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BSS is a charity, registered with the Charity Regulator. Its RCN is 20025717.

It started in 1972, due to the vision of dedicated volunteers answering a need for services to help others. It provides Day Care,Chiropody, Meals on Wheels, Pre-School Services to the people of Ballinasloe and its environs

02/11/2026

Congratulations to Jonathan Skehill from New Inn, winner of our €75 SuperValu voucher for October! 🎉

A big thank you to SuperValu Ballinasloe for kindly sponsoring the prize.

📸 Pictured at the draw are Stephanie Clarke from SuperValu and Teresa Coughlan from Ballinasloe Social Services.

Congratulations, Jonathan, and thanks to everyone for their support! 👏

02/11/2026

Free In-person Weaning Workshop for Parents & Guardians. Babys very welcome. On Tuesday 24th of November in Ballinasloe Library from 11.15am to 12.45. To register, email [email protected]

30/10/2026

23/10/2026

Free online programme for people who are supporting a loved one who is currently experiencing mental health challenges with a specific focus on those experiencing suicidal thoughts.

The programme covers topics such as Self-Care, Empowerment, Connection and Supporting a person through a recovery process. It will be held over 2 sessions – Wednesday the 4th and Wednesday the 11th of November from 9am to 1pm each day.

It is free to attend (a small deposit is required to hold your place however this is refunded when the programme ends). People can register here https://tinyurl.com/AncNov26

22/10/2026

Almost a week on from our fundraising table quiz for our services. Thank you to everyone for your support. We were thrilled this year again with the wonderful support we got. We had a total of 42 tables for the quiz, which was amazing. Congrats to the winning table of Aileen Daly, Hannah Daly, Pat Loughnane & Mark Dunne. Thanks to Pat Sullivan for his role of quiz master on the night. Thank you to those that couldn't come but bought raffle tickets or made a donation. Thank you to our sponsors of spot prizes for the raffle. Thank you to Stephen Kerr, Jenny Sulivan, our staff Mary, Roiseen & Joanie, with the help of Valerie Seale & Debra Grennan who kept things running smoothly all night.Thanks to Gullanes Hotel for the use of the ballroom for the night. All your support helped raise a total of €3,551. We are truly grateful to you all. !!!

19/10/2026

A book of hurling and camogie (all East Galway) with 47 local authors is being launched by Aidan Lenihan on Thursday 29th October in Gullane's hotel. All proceeds to Ballinasloe Social Services. All welcome to attend! (It would make a great Christmas present!)

14/10/2026

Peter & Bernie Campbell are taking part in the Dublin Marathon 2026 on Sunday 25th October. They are currently training hard. They have chosen Ballinasloe Social Services & East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support as the charities to benefit from their endeavours. To donate simply click on the link below

Peter and Bernie Campbell's Fundraising Page for Ballinasloe Social Services and East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support, created by Peter and Bernie Campbell | iDonate.ie

13/10/2026

📚 A Cradle of Hurling – Stories from Southeast Galway

What a wonderful celebration of our local history, our communities and our great hurling and camogie tradition.

47 different local writers have contributed short stories about life, hurling and camogie in East Galway from 1869 right through to 2026 — bringing together more than 150 years of stories, memories, characters and sporting history.

The book will be officially launched by Jarlath Burns:

📅 29th October
🕢 7.30pm
📍 Gullane’s Hotel, Ballinasloe

And best of all, all proceeds from the book will go to Ballinasloe Social Services, supporting the invaluable work they do in our community.

A lovely local project and a very worthy cause. All are welcome. 🏑📖

Address

Brackernagh
Ballinasloe
CO.GALWAY

Telephone

+353909643217

Website

http://www.ballinasloesocialservices.ie/

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