Ballina Carers Support Group

11/09/2025

The Mayo Older People’s Council will host their AGM on Monday September 15th at the TF Royal Hotel in Castlebar from 10am to 2pm.

Special guests on the day will deliver presentations on Age Friendly Ireland, HSE Integrated Care for Older People, Crime prevention and Safety in the Home and much more.

All are welcome, the event is free and for further details please contact agefriendlymayo [at] mayococo [dot] ie

30/08/2025

Ballina Carers Support Group returns after a wonderful summer. We were blessed with the wonderful weather.
To get back into the swing of things
we are having a coffee morning on Monday 1st September in The Merry Monk at 11am. We will be discussing and organising events for the coming season. We look forward to seeing everyone.
If you are a family carer and would like to join our group please contact us on
Email: ballinacarers@outlook.com
Or phone 087 095 3758

24/07/2025

Access matters. Visibility matters. Inclusion is non-negotiable.
We’re proud to welcome Mairead Hegarty as our Irish Sign Language (ISL) Interpreter for Expanding Horizons 2025.

With over 20 years’ experience, Mairead brings clarity, professionalism and deep respect for communication access. Her presence ensures Deaf attendees are fully part of the evening.

Because real inclusion means everyone is in the conversation.

Join us Thursday, July 24th at 7pm in the Great National Hotel, Ballina.
Tickets just €20 don’t miss out!!: https://bit.ly/3HP3KDg

18/07/2025

Ballina to host major discussion on disability issues - news - Western People

15/07/2025

14/07/2025

14/07/2025

Ballina carers Support Group
have had a busy year with members participating in courses in manual handling, pottery and yoga . Speakers have kept us informed of Carers right and entitlements, self care with Healing Hands and aromatherapy. We have held fundraising event and members have taken part in Mini Marathons to raise much needed funds. We have of course had social outings to help alleviate the isolate and loneliness so often felt by carers. Our Christmas and Easter lunches are very popular with both members and those we care for.
To finish up before we break for the summer
we enjoyed our annual day out. This year to Westport, transport provided by Corcoran Bus, thank you John and Jemma. It was a very lovely day with members enjoying a relaxing spa treatment at Spa Sula, the thermal suite and outdoor hot tub were amazing.Thank you Sarah and Breifin. Then lunch in Coveys restaurant at the wonderful Plaza Hotel , thank you Ed and Jason. A short spin on Dever Bus Hire with Conor to the boat tour of Clew Bay with Westport Cruises, a very enjoyable trip with a lovely crew full of knowledge about the islands. Thank you Tom and Greham.Then on to dinner in Charlies at The Tower, we were treated to excellent food and service in a beautiful location. Thank you Jamie and Sarah.
A big thank you to all the people that helped make the day so enjoyable.

All our events are only made possible by the amazing support we receive from organisations, local businesses and wonderful people.
Our gratitude and huge thanks goes to you all.
If you are a family carer and would like to join our group you can contact us by email at
ballinacarers@outlook.com or by phone at 087 095 3758.

07/07/2025