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
Draw for the car and four additional prizes will take place on Monday 29th June 2026 at Blackrock House. It will be live streamed on our Facebook Account. We’re looking forward to naming the lucky winners. However, you can still buy a ticket online link below:
Best of Luck!
IF YOU’RE NOT IN - YOU CAN’T WIN - GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!!
Ability West Recent News
2025 Annual Report
2025-2030 Strategic Plan
2025 ANNUAL REPORT
Our Annual Report 2025 is now available here. Thanks to the people we support and staff in our services who were involved in photography for this annual report.
Click below to view the 2025 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.