Part of the Cara Clare national directory
Support for older people & family carers in County Galway
Galway is split between Galway City and Galway County councils, but its charity sector is unusually joined-up — COPE Galway alone covers meals, social centres, and community support right across both. Here's real, checked local support to start with.
Why Galway needs this now
Source: CSO Census of Population 2022, County Galway county profiles.
Local directory
Real Galway services, checked and kept current
These are local, Galway-specific organisations. For nationwide helplines that work everywhere — ALONE, Citizens Information, HSELive — see the main directory.
COPE Galway — Senior Support Service
Meals, social centre & community support
Community catering (meals on wheels), the Sonas Social Centre, and wider community support for older people across Galway.
HSE Home Support Service
Apply & find your local Galway office
Apply online for HSE-funded home help and personal care, then connect with your local Galway Home Support Office.
Family Carers Ireland — Galway Support Centre
Local office, Tuam
A dedicated carer support manager, support groups, and training, based locally.
Local Link Galway
Rural & door-to-door bus services
Regular rural routes and door-to-door services across County Galway.
Age Friendly Galway
Galway City
The city council's strategy and initiatives for older residents.
Galway County
The county council's equivalent programme for the rest of Galway.
For Galway organisations
Run a service for older people or carers in Galway?
Cara Clare is an independent, volunteer-run project. If you run a service in Galway that helps older people or carers, get in touch and we'll add you to the directory so more people can find you.
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