2025 is a significant year for Reach Ability as we celebrate 50 years of dedicated support for individuals with disabilities. Since our founding in 1975, we have grown from modest beginnings to become one of the largest service providers in the south-east for people with intellectual disabilities. This remarkable journey over the past half-century has […]
Philip Clancy and Dean O’Connor from our Castlebridge hub competed in the Special Olympics Leinster Heats last Saturday in Kilkenny. Philip won gold in the walking swimming competition and Dean picked up gold and silver in the front crawl events. Well done to both of you!!!
Everyone at Reach Ability is thrilled to announce the opening of our new community hub at No 1, The Grain Store, Castlebridge where we will enjoy the many varied activities we partake in including life skills learning, recreational activities, community participation, volunteering and work experience leading to increased life choice and independence. All who attended […]
Well Done to our Reach Ability Gaisce participants who completed their Gaisce Adventure Journey yesterday. The participants travelled by train to Rosslare strand where they completed a hike on the beach. They were accompanied by our Learning Support Teacher and Gaisce Awards Leader Michelle Pepper. The Adventure Journey is the final component of the Gaisce […]
Some busy men out in Castlebridge today working on the peace garden in the local village. They are volunteering with the Tidy Towns committee redesigning and maintaining the grounds. Lots of work to be done over the next couple of weeks!
Championing Diversity and Inclusion: The Impact of Astro Active Centre and Reach Ability in the Local Community Astro Active Centre, nestled in the heart of Enniscorthy, stands as a beacon of inclusivity and diversity in the realm of fitness and sports. Alongside Reach Ability, they have been instrumental in fostering a welcoming environment for individuals […]
Some of our Castlebridge Crew completed the 10k Hope and Dream as a Virtual Walk around Castlebridge village and The Raven Curracloe. Well done to all took part and who raised money for such a worthy cause.
NOVA held a quiz on Friday 13th. A mix of all Reach Ability hubs participated. It was a great bit of fun for all!
In January of this year we were successful in securing a grant from the “Dormant Accounts Fund Scaling Fund for Social Enterprises Strand 1 – Medium-Scale Capital Projects for Social Enterprises”. After sourcing the most competitive prices and value for money, this grant has allowed us to purchase a wheelchair passenger lift installed […]
Some of our staff attended Communication Skills Training this week in a sunny Astro Active Centre. Thanks to Wellbeing Training for providing the course.