A Tipperary man living in Connemara in Galway. Enjoying a busy, stimulating and healthy retirement.
I’m Bill Griffin, a native of Clogheen in Co.Tipperary. I attended De la Salle Boarding schools for 6 years before I decided I didn’t have that higher calling so beloved by Catholic Ireland. In 1976 I emigrated to England to undertake training as a mental health professional. That started a wonderful 40 year work life in human services. During my 23 years in England I met my wife Sharon. In 1998 we moved to live in Galway in the West of Ireland with our children Rory, Kieran and Helen. I retired in 2017 and discovered the joy of being able to allocate more time to the things I like most.
Some of what I do.
Writing , reading and music are my main passions.
My wife Sharon and I are caravanners both in Ireland and abroad.
I love gardening. Better than therapy and you get flowers as well.
I love lots of sports. Obviously I follow Tipperary in hurling but I also support West Ham Utd in the Premier League.
Work Experiences.
CEO at Galway Simon Community
(2012 – 2017)
I was proud to lead this charity who supported people who were homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Director of Services at Ability West
(1998 – 2012)
We provided day, respite, residential, educational and therapeutic services to children and adults with an intellectual disabilities across Galway City and County
Various
(1979 – 1998)
Following my training as a nurse I worked in various community based services in Kent and Yorkshire in England that provided services to people with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs.
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