ABOUT US
Ability West provides a wide range of disability support services to people with complex intellectual, physical and multiple disabilities. The organisation is committed to working in partnership with the Health Service Executive in providing supports and services, and empowering the lives of the people we support to ensure that they live their best lives.
Ability West was founded 63 years ago, by families who wanted better support for their children with intellectual disabilities and comorbidities. Over 600 children and adults’ avail of our services and the organisation operates more than 60 centres located across Galway City and County.
Ability West is also proud to be patron of four special schools St. Joseph’s Special School, Galway City, Tigh Nan Dooley, Carraroe, St. Oliver’s Special School, Tuam, and St. Teresa’s Special School, Ballinasloe.
Today, Ability West employs more than 630 people across Galway City & County.
Ability West is a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital and is also a registered charity.
Weekly Drumming Session
Beechwood Day Service
Need to contact us?
We’ve got a new contact form so that you can easily make contact with us! Click here to access it.
Win a kia picanto - ABILITY WEST CAR DRAW
On Friday 27th February we launched our Ability West Win a Kia Picanto Car Draw.
Tickets are available online at Win a Kia Picanto and through our physical ticket campaign across Galway - specifically in our Day Services and at our Head office at Blackrock House, Salthill, Galway H91 R254 and at our Tuam Base, Ability West House, Bishop Street, Tuam H54 PR24. We will also be selling in shops and shopping centres shortly!
Ticket Prices
1 ticket for €10
4 tickets for €25
10 tickets for €50
(A perfect chance to boost your odds!)
Prizes:
1st Prize
Kia Picanto car
2nd Prize - Cash Prize €750
Sponsored by Castlelough Corporation Ltd.
3rd Prize - 2 night stay in the Clifden Station House Hotel for 2 people with dinner for 2 x 1 night
Sponsored by Clifden Station House Hotel, Clifden.
4th Prize - €500 Home Heating Oil Voucher
Sponsored by Sweeney Oil.
5th Prize - Cash Prize €250
Sponsored by Castlelough Corporation Ltd.
IF YOU’RE NOT IN - YOU CAN’T WIN - GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!!
Draw will be on Monday June 29th 2026.
Ability West Recent News
ENGAGE
December 2025
ENGAGE NEWSLETTER FOR FAMILIES
Here is our Engage Newsletter for December 2025 which you can download and read by clicking the link below.
2024 Annual Report
2025-2030 Strategic Plan
2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Our Annual Report 2024 is now available here. Thanks to the people we support and staff in our services who were involved in photography for this annual report.
Thanks also to Andrew Downes | Xposure.ie for his expert photography.
Click below to view the 2024 Annual Report PDF
2025 - 2030 STRATEGIC PLAN
We launched our new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan at our AGM in May.
Thanks to the people we support and staff in our services who were involved in photography for this Strategic Plan
Thanks also to Andrew Downes | Xposure.ie for his expert photography.