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Ballivor Scientology-Linked Rehab Centre Progressing Towards Opening

Sunday 20 September 2026

A €9m drug rehabilitation centre in Ballivor, County Meath, is reportedly progressing towards opening nearly five years after a legal victory.

A €9m drug rehabilitation centre in Ballivor, County Meath, is reportedly progressing towards opening despite remaining closed for nearly five years following a legal victory.

The facility, which has been linked to Scientology, has not yet opened its doors to the public. Image metadata from the reports associates the site with the Narconon drug rehab programme.

While the facility has remained shut since the legal resolution, progress is reportedly being made toward its eventual opening. No further details regarding the specific timeline or operational details have been officially released.

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