The Galway Centre for Independent Living

The Galway Centre for Independent Living In our 32th year, we have been a forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a per

Now in our 31th year, Galway Centre for Independent Living (GCIL) is a not-for-profit organisation which enables us to provide affordable, premium services...
We are the forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a person’s choice to continue living independently in their own home and participating in society. There are range of services available to people, regardless of age or need, who require support to live in their homes and communities.Independent Living is about choice, empowerment,
independence, rights, options and self-determination. Independent Living refers to quality of life with assistance. This requires the existence of a Personal Assistance Service – one which is controlled and managed
by people with disabilities. It does not matter how significant a persons disability is; they can live an independent life, if they desire it, with access to the right supports and back-up. Our Goals
Enabling persons with disabilities to live meaningful lives within society. The empowerment of disabled people to overcome environmental, educational and social barriers. Help people to recognise that a person with a disability has equal civil rights as all other citizens. The acquisition of funds and resources to further the aims of all CILs. Helping to implement an ongoing permanent personal assistants scheme for all persons with disability to aid with the following:
Assisting in the client work situation,
Assisting in the client social setting,
Assisting the client with personal care,
Assisting the client in education/training settings,
Doing whatever the client needs to assist them to have better control of their own lives and achieve a quality filled independent future. Developing a profit making businesses operated and managed by people with disabilities. Independent Living is about choice, empowerment, independence, rights, options and self-determination.

alway Centre for Independent Living provide PA/HomeHelp services for all types of situations Call our Care Services Team...
09/01/2026

alway Centre for Independent Living provide PA/HomeHelp services for all types of situations Call our Care Services Team on (091) 773910 or info@gcil.ie to discuss your needs or see www.gcil.ie for our suite of services

09/01/2026
09/01/2026

Personal testimonies reveal how inaccessible transport, housing and workplaces are among the day-to-day realities for disabled people

09/01/2026
09/01/2026

Bookings are now being taken for the safeTALK (Su***de Alertness for Everyone) training programme which will take place on Tuesday morning, January 27th in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway.
safeTALK is a 3½ hour ‘su***de alertness’ programme that prepares participants to identify and engage with persons who may be having thoughts of su***de.
To find out more, including how to book your place, follow the link below: https://www.westbewell.ie/2026/01/08/safetalk-su***de-alertness-training-in-co-galway-this-month-2/
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HSE West and North West / FSS an Iarthair agus an Iarthuaiscirt Resource Centre National Forum Samaritans Ireland Su***de Or Survive ***deorsurvivesos Pieta. Ending Su***de. Beginning Hope .house Samaritans Ireland

09/01/2026

This year's Eastside Arts Festival will take place in early May- 7th , 8th & 9th May....Would you like to be involved? with either performing/ showcasing your work/ running a workshop for adults or children? Please let us know- contact details on the post below. We look forward to hearing from you!!

09/01/2026

Clann Family Resource Centre in Oughterard, Co Galway will be starting a monthly Connection Cafe on Tuesday morning, January 27th next. Pop in to chat, connect with others, link with opportunities within the Oughterard area and to relax!
Find out more via the link below and in our stories: https://www.westbewell.ie/2026/01/08/new-connection-cafe-in-oughterard-co-galway/
Clann Oughterard Galway County Galway Rural Development Oughterard - General Discussion Board HSE West and North West / FSS an Iarthair agus an Iarthuaiscirt

Galway Centre for Independent Living provide PA/HomeHelp services for all types of situations Call our Care Services Tea...
07/01/2026

Galway Centre for Independent Living provide PA/HomeHelp services for all types of situations Call our Care Services Team on (091) 773910 or info@gcil.ie to discuss your needs or see www.gcil.ie for our suite of services

07/01/2026

Inclusive Singing sa Linenhall
A cross-disability event
Saturday 17 January - Saturday 28 March 2026
4.30pm - 6.00pm
€20
One ticket admits: One Young Person plus their Guardian to all eight workshops

We invite young people aged between 7 and 18, plus their adult to come along and enjoy the feeling of singing together in a supported environment.

Children of all abilities are welcome to join this inclusive singing workshop led by Catherine McGlinchey and Conor Hickey. There are no auditions and no competition - just lots of fun!

This workshop has been designed for children and young adults with additional needs or access requirements who would benefit from a more supported, relaxed experience.

Please note that the Linenhall Arts Centre is wheelchair accessible and has an accessible toilet.

A collaboration between the Linenhall Arts Centre and Music Generation Mayo.

Workshop dates:
Saturdays: 17, 24, 31 January; 7 February, (break for mid-term), 28 February, 7th, March, (break), 21st & 28th March 2026

For further information and to book please visit
https://www.thelinenhall.com/whats-on/workshops/inclusive-singing-workshop-2

Mayo.ie Mayo County Council The Linenhall, Castlebar Mayo Comhaltas Kilmovee Comhaltas Castlebar Community Forum Erris Youth Disability Network- EYDN Mayo Autism Camp Westport Autism Friendly Town Ballina Autism Friendly Town Le Cheile FRC Castlebar ÁIRC - Supporting Children with Disabilities in Mayo Mayo Dpo CRCfm Westport Radio 98.2 FM Midwest Radio Down Syndrome Mayo

07/01/2026

In homes across the country close to half a million real Christmas trees are being taken down this week.

Your local authority helps people recycle these trees in responsible ways, transforming them into useful mulch and compost for parks and green spaces.

Find out how at https://www.localgov.ie/news/watch-out-for-that-tree

07/01/2026

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Now in our 26th year, Galway Centre for Independent Living (GCIL) is a not-for-profit organisation which enables us to provide affordable, premium services...

We are the forerunner in providing professional services which facilitate a person’s choice to continue living independently in their own home and participating in society. There are range of services available to people, regardless of age or need, who require support to live in their homes and communities.Independent Living is about choice, empowerment,

independence, rights, options and self-determination. Independent Living refers to quality of life with assistance. This requires the existence of a Personal Assistance Service – one which is controlled and managed by people with disabilities. It does not matter how significant a persons disability is; they can live an independent life, if they desire it, with access to the right supports and back-up.

Our Goals