Help that feels reachable
Services are designed to be welcoming, understandable, and easy to enter, especially for people facing stress, isolation, or uncertainty.
About & Team
Neighbourhood support shaped by trust, coordination, and care.
Ballaghaderreen Social Services Company Limited By Guarantee works alongside residents, families, and partner organisations to keep practical help close to home and responsive to local realities.
The organisation combines day-to-day community presence with structured programmes, referral support, and volunteer coordination so people can access help earlier and stay connected for longer.
Who We Are
A local company focused on practical social support.
The organisation exists to strengthen everyday wellbeing across Ballaghaderreen by offering approachable support, shared activities, and reliable signposting to the right services at the right time.
Its work is grounded in dignity, consistency, and local knowledge. That means listening carefully, reducing barriers to access, and building community programmes that people can realistically use and return to.
How We Work
Support is designed to be visible, coordinated, and steady.
Staff and volunteers collaborate across outreach, programmes, family support, and referrals so residents do not have to navigate difficult circumstances alone or repeat their story across disconnected services.
The combined model helps the organisation respond to immediate needs while also creating longer-term routines through group activity, trusted follow-up, and close partnership working.
- Local Community-based support delivered close to where people live.
- Joined-up Clear coordination with referral and partner services.
- Consistent Regular contact points that build trust over time.
What Guides Us
Three priorities behind every programme and partnership.
Relationships that reduce isolation
Programmes create regular social contact and supportive routines that help residents feel seen, included, and more confident.
Working across the local network
Close coordination with community groups and services helps people move from first contact to the right ongoing support more smoothly.
Support people can count on
Consistent delivery, clear follow-up, and familiar faces make it easier for residents to return, engage, and build momentum.
Team Directory
Eight people helping translate community need into practical action.
Ciarán Barry
Director
Ciarán oversees strategy, partnerships, and service direction, keeping the organisation focused on accessible support with measurable local value.
Aoife Moran
Community Programmes Lead
Aoife shapes weekly activities and group sessions, making sure programmes stay welcoming, relevant, and realistic for participants of different ages.
Declan Finn
Outreach Coordinator
Declan manages first-contact outreach and follow-up, helping residents engage with support early and stay connected through consistent check-ins.
Niamh Egan
Volunteer & Partnerships Officer
Niamh coordinates volunteer involvement and partner relationships so community effort is structured, dependable, and aligned around shared priorities.
Seán O'Dowd
Family Support Worker
Seán supports households facing pressure or transition, offering calm practical guidance and helping families access the next layer of assistance.
Maeve Costello
Wellbeing & Events Coordinator
Maeve plans inclusive gatherings and wellbeing sessions that build confidence, create routine social contact, and strengthen community participation.
Rory Glynn
Advice & Referral Officer
Rory helps residents navigate forms, services, and local systems, turning complex referral pathways into clear next steps people can act on.
Bríd Kelleher
Community Engagement Officer
Bríd listens closely to local feedback and keeps residents connected to events, opportunities, and support channels across the wider catchment area.