Part of the Cara Clare national directory
Support for older people & family carers in County Clare
This is where Cara Clare started. Clare has 21,657 residents aged 65 or over, and more of them are living alone and caring for family than ever before. Here's the real, checked local support — not a call centre, the actual organisations.
Why Clare needs this now
Source: CSO Census of Population 2022, County Clare county profiles.
Local directory
Real Clare services, checked and kept current
These are local, Clare-specific organisations. For nationwide helplines that work everywhere — ALONE, Citizens Information, HSELive — see the main directory.
Clarecare
Home Support Service
Home help and personal care delivered by over 300 staff, coordinated from five offices across the county.
Day Care Centres
Meals and organised activities at centres in Killaloe, Ennis, and Ennistymon.
Social Work Service for Older People
A free, community-based social worker for anyone in Clare aged 65 or over — a good first call if you're not sure what you need.
Family Carers Ireland — Clare Support Centre
Local office, Ennis
A dedicated carer support manager, support groups, and training, based locally.
Local Link Limerick Clare
Door-to-door rural buses
Can detour up to 8km to collect you, plus regular fixed routes. Free Travel pass holders travel at no cost.
Clare Age Friendly Programme
Clare County Council
The council's strategy and initiatives for older residents, run with older people themselves as advisors.
For Clare organisations
Run a service for older people or carers in Clare?
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