Listening and referral clinics
Short, welcoming advice appointments that help residents access services, grants, and local supports faster.
Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon
Practical support for stronger local lives.
Ballaghaderreen Social Services Company Limited By Guarantee helps people stay connected, supported, and confident through community programmes, coordinated referrals, and everyday human contact.
Neighbourhood Support
Local services built around access, dignity, and consistency.
From practical guidance to social connection, the organisation helps residents navigate isolation, routine pressures, and changing family circumstances with trusted local support.
Teams work closely with community members to identify what is needed early, respond directly where possible, and connect people to the right follow-on services when specialist help is required.
Leadership
Ciarán Barry leads a hands-on model of community care.
Under the direction of Ciarán Barry, the company keeps its focus on direct benefit: responsive outreach, strong partnership working, and programmes designed for real participation across ages and circumstances.
The aim is simple and disciplined: make support visible, local, and dependable for people in and around Ballaghaderreen.
Programs
Services that move with the needs of the town.
Shared table gatherings
Meals and meetups designed to reduce isolation and create steady, informal points of contact.
Life skills workshops
Small-group sessions focused on budgeting, digital access, confidence building, and daily independence.
Volunteer coordination
Structured opportunities for residents and partners to support events, outreach, and local engagement work.
Featured Case Study
From isolation to routine participation in twelve weeks.
A resident referred through a local partner arrived needing practical guidance, social contact, and a more stable weekly rhythm. The team coordinated check-ins, introduced group activities, and built a simple plan around achievable goals.
By the end of the support cycle, the participant had reconnected with regular community activity, improved confidence in accessing services, and chosen to continue through the volunteer-supported programme network.
- 12 weeks of tailored support
- 3 active referrals completed
- 1 ongoing community pathway secured
Team Preview
People leading support on the ground.
Ciarán Barry
Director
Aoife Moran
Community Programmes Lead
Declan Finn
Outreach Coordinator
Niamh Egan
Volunteer & Partnerships Officer
Updates
Stories and notices from the organisation.
Spring drop-in clinics expand to new evening hours
Extended opening times are making it easier for working families and carers to attend support sessions.
Volunteer induction welcomes a new local cohort
A fresh group of community volunteers is now supporting outreach events, signposting, and practical assistance.
Shared table gatherings help reduce social isolation
Monthly meals continue to provide a reliable, low-pressure place for conversation and connection.
Partnership referrals strengthen support pathways
Closer coordination with local services is improving response times for residents needing targeted help.
Community volunteers close the year with practical impact
Volunteer-led support covered seasonal outreach, event logistics, and direct neighbourhood check-ins.
Locations
Support anchored in Ballaghaderreen and nearby communities.
The organisation works from Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon while coordinating with local groups and service partners across the surrounding catchment area.
- Main base: Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland
- Service area: Town centre, neighbourhood estates, and nearby rural communities
- Partner touchpoints: Schools, community venues, family services, and volunteer-led meeting spaces