Read about an Irish Christmas Card Workshop that was held in Snipe recently in conjunction with Gaillimh le Gaeilge.

The Irish Language Christmas Cards are available to purchase in local shops in Galway and there will be an Irish Language Plan stand in co-partnership with Snip Resource centre upstairs in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre on Wednesday 18^th December at 10.30 am – 12.00 pm where you can also purchase these Irish Christmas Cards.

Ability West hosted a heartfelt retirement event at the Salthill Hotel, in Salthill on Tuesday 17th December to honour employees with long service - celebrating 353 years of collective dedication, with speeches, entertainment, and tributes to retirees.

At the final Ability West Board Meeting of 2024, the organization bid farewell to several dedicated individuals. Jack King, a retired banker and long-time supporter, announced his resignation from the Board after years of service, including his role as Chair of the finance committee. The meeting also marked the retirement of John McHugo, Director of Finance, who will retire after 35 years with Ability West, and Eileen Costello-Conneely, who regularly updated the Board on Quality and Compliance. Ability West expresses its gratitude to all three for their exceptional contributions and wishes them and their families all the best in the future.

Read about Enda’s achievement of the Gaisce Award and his trip to Dublin to Meet President Higgins!

Here are details about a webinar which is being hosted by the As I Am charity which is on the topic of Assisted Decision Making. It’s an important topic for families.

Move for Move-Mber was launched today in Cois Na Coille - check out the photos and press release we have issued today.

We asked some of our Team “What’s it like to work in Ability West? “ Here’s what they told us!

Read about Oliver Flanagan’s fundraiser for Simon Community

On Sunday 11^th of August, Homeshare Galway held a Home Sharing family day at Kilcornan Walled Gardens. Over forty families who participate in Home Sharing attended the event and were able to enjoy bouncing castles, ice-cream vans, Drumadore drum sessions and lots of fun which made it a great day out for everyone!

Alice Wainright, a Senior Physiotherapist with Ability West, will join Team Ireland at the Paralympic Games in Paris. She will help athletes acclimate to the Athlete Paralympic Village. The Paralympics run from August 28th to September 8th and will be broadcast on RTE. Team Ireland will have 35 athletes competing in 9 sports, including those with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, limb absence, and intellectual impairments.

Ability West were bequeathed a property from Della Burke. The official opening took place on Friday 5th July and Julie Silke Daly and Ursula Burke cut the ribbon!

Ability West held their AGM on June 11th, 2023, sharing the annual report and financial statements. Despite challenges from COVID-19 legacy issues, staffing shortages, they are optimistic about their future under new leadership and improved support.

Therese Feeney, supported by Ability West, visited the Coronation Street set with friend Caroline and staff. They met an actress and went behind the Rovers Return bar, enjoying a two-night stay in Manchester.

In preparation for the 60th anniversary celebrations our front entrance has been updated and revitalised - with a breathtaking mural by local artist Ruairí of Feature Walls and a fresh new look for the fence by school staff Patrick and Ann during their mid term break.

Sarah McGinley, Principal of St Joseph's, and Seamus Davey, chair of Newcastle NCCA, celebrate with Moyola Lane neighbors Francis Duggan, Galway Educate Together Principal, and Mark O'Donnell, Croí CEO.