The house was originally built in 1884 by Mr. William Lee, as a home for the De La Salle Brothers. The Brothers donated it to St. Brigid's Parish when they left Kildare in 2004.
It was given by the Parish for the development of a Community and Family Centre on a 45-year lease.
Teach Dara Community and Family Centre, Academy Street, Kildare Town Tel. 045 522128