LATEST NEWS
How Fundraising at Ability West is making a difference….
Fundraising at Ability West - Why did we set up a Fundraising committee and what are the projects and initiatives we have funded in recent months?
Mental Health - inPerson Training for Families March 20th 2026
Ability West will be hosting Mental Health, In-Person Training for families on March 20th, 2026 in Blackrock House, Salthill, Galway City.
We’re hiring a Director of Operations - Interested?
We’re hiring a new Director of Operations. Check out this important role for Ability West!
FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY - Ability west car draw fundraiser! (GBFM @ Croílár)
We launched our Ability West Car Draw on Friday in our Croílár Day Service. A day of music, song and craic. Thanks to Galway Bay FM for helping us get the fundraiser launched!
Mental Health - inPerson Training for Families February 23rd, 2026.
Ability West will be hosting Mental Health, In-Person Training for families on February 23rd, 2026 in The Glebe, Tuam at 3pm.
WE’RE HIRING FOR Person in Charge (PIC) – TUAM - Full-time | Residential & Respite Services | Ability West (NUMBER OF ROLES)
We have a number of open roles in Tuam for Persons in Charge. Seeking persons with previous experience of managing a service preferably with Intellectual Disability knowledge.
FAMILY FORUM MEETING IN CLIFDEN
Read about a Family Forum Event held in Clifden on 17th December 2025.
OUR NEW PATIO IN ASH SERVICES
Paula Tuohy shared some photos of the recent opening of a new Patio Area in Ash Services, Portumna.
Join our nursing team at ability west!
We’re now hiring for Clinical Nurse Managers to join our Nursing Team. We have opportunities in Galway East and Galway West. Competitive salary and benefits. Apply now closing date is December 3rd.
Are you a Social Care worker looking for a new opportunity? We’d like to hear from you!
We’re now hiring for our brand new service in Tuam - this is a great opportunity for Social Care Worker (possibly with healthcare/nursing background) to be part of a new team in the Tuam area.
OUR BEAUTIFUL NEW SERVICES AT LETTERAGH!
Read about the Ability West Fashion show coming up on November 26th. Get your tickets here!
ABILITY WEST FASHION SHOW AND ENTERTAINMENT SHOW
Read about the Ability West Fashion show coming up on November 26th. Get your tickets here!
Join Our Team at Ability West – Recruitment Open Days
Come along to our Recruitment Open Days and have a Walk-in Interview - we are waiting to meet you!
WE’RE HIRING FOR Person in Charge (PIC) – Galway City Full-time | Residential & Respite Services | Ability West (NUMBER OF ROLES)
We have a number of open roles in Galway City for Persons in Charge. Seeking persons with previous experience of managing a service preferably with Intellectual Disabilty knowledge.
ST. OLIVER’S SCHOOL official OPENING
St. Oliver’s celebrated the official opening of the school on September 10th and Minister Michael Moynihan attended the celebrations.
New Residential Home for Portumna
New Residential Group home currently being built adjacent to St. Dympna’s!
COIS NA COILLE VISIT TO DAIL EIREANN!
Read about the Cois Na Coille Day Service trip to Dail Eireann on 30 September!
WE ARE HIRING NURSES AND SOCIAL CARE WORKERS FOR OUR NEW RESIDENTIAL SERVICE IN LETTERAGH
At Ability West., we’re now hiring a Nursing Team for our new Residential Service in Letteragh. Come and be part of a great service!
WE ARE HIRING A SENIOR OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST AND A STAFF GRADE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
At Ability West., we’re hiring for our Occupational Therapy Team - Senior Occupational Therapist and a Staff Grade Occupational Therapist.
JOIN OUR NEW SERVICE IN GALWAY - OPEN DAY RECRUITMENT THURSDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER aT GARRAI NA SAILI (eircode H91 308C)
We’re hiring for our new service in Letteragh. Come and meet us at an Open Day next Thursday, September 4th at the service in Garrai Na Saile!

