Disability Supports
Supporting adults with disabilities to live, learn, and connect.
One-to-One Support & Disability Services
One-to-one support, skill-building, social activities, & training programmes for adults with learning disabilities & mental health needs
Sligo FRC provides one-to-one advice, support, education, and social opportunities for adults with a learning disability living independently in the community. Support covers areas such as:
– Healthy eating and lifestyle choices
– Managing a household
– Budgeting and financial skills
– Mental health and self-care
Countess Café
Work Experience & Learning
Sligo FRC runs the Countess Café at Markievicz House, where two supervisors provide on-the-job training for adults with intellectual disabilities or mental health needs.
Trainees gain valuable work skills, confidence, and self-esteem in a supportive environment.
Each trainee participates for up to two years, culminating in a Graduation Ceremony to celebrate their achievements.
Social Evenings & Activities
We offer social evenings and cultural activities for adults with intellectual disabilities, including:
– Trips to the cinema, theatre, and cultural events
– Visits to coffee shops, the beach, and sporting activitiesReducing social isolation
– Seasonal activities, such as a Christmas dinner and a visit from Santa
For more information, contact the Disability Service Coordinator at 087 755 5381.
The Social Club was established to enable the people we work with to engage in adult-type social activities in the evenings. The social club activities include:
Arts & Entertainment
- Hawk’s Well Theatre
- Cáirde Arts Festival
- Kieran Quinn Theme Nights
- Christmas Panto
- Movie Nights
Day Trips & Outings
- Castlebar Folk Park
- Trips to Knock
- Meals Out
Games & Social Evenings
- Music/Bingo/Games
- Karaoke Evening
- Easter Hunt
Food & Culinary
- Pizza Making
Sports & Outdoors
- Pitch and Putt
- Tubbercurry Market Day
get in touch with us for more information.
Have a question about our services or want to see what’s happening at the centre? Drop us a message or give us a call. Our door is always open, and we’re ready to provide the information and guidance you need.