Employers

Ardee Coach Trim

At Ardee Coach Trim, we enjoy working with EmployAbility Service Louth - the employees we’ve welcomed through the service, both past and present, have brought real value to our team and have enhanced our workplace immensely. Their contribution has made a meaningful difference, and we greatly appreciate the ongoing support and partnership. We look forward to continuing to work together with EmployAbility Service Louth on any suitable future roles.

Chloe & Co. – Save Our Homeless Dundalk

We in Chloe & Co have recruited a number of people recently through Employability Service Louth, for our new Community Café here in Dundalk. The Job Coach has job matched the right people for the roles we have had available, and this saved us a lot of time and money with our recruitment process. He gave us excellent support throughout, from helping each staff member on their work trial settle into their role, to completing all the administration for the Wage Subsidy Scheme applications. We would highly recommend this service to any employers out there who are looking to fill a vacancy, and to be an inclusive employer for all people with different abilities.

Lindsey – Founder & Owner, Pet Bliss

Working with EmployAbility Service Louth has been a genuinely positive experience for our business. They take the time to understand our needs and have consistently helped us find candidates who are reliable, motivated and a great fit for our team.

The ongoing support and guidance throughout the process has made a real difference, and we would highly recommend EmployAbility Louth to other employers.

Karen – NEST - Ardee

Here at NEST Ardee, we are privileged to have worked with and supported EmployAbility Louth for over 15 years. During this time, we have built strong relationships with many individuals living with disabilities, mental health difficulties, injuries or illness.

We provide ongoing support to our employees, helping to create a happy, welcoming and inclusive working environment. The EmployAbility Job Coaches play an important role in each individual’s journey, regularly checking in with employees and always being available at the end of the phone to provide guidance, advice and support when needed.

As a community-based organisation, we pride ourselves on being inclusive and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to contribute and feel valued. We are very fortunate to currently have four employees working part-time with us through the Wage Subsidy Scheme (WSS), and they are all invaluable members of the NEST team.

We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with EmployAbility Louth and to a future filled with opportunity, inclusion and success.

The Brassil Food Hall – Dundalk

We used EmployAbility Louth to support us in recruiting and placing two employees, and we found the whole process extremely straightforward and well supported. The team were professional, helpful and easy to work with throughout. We would highly recommend EmployAbility Louth to any employer looking for support with recruitment and employment.

Gerry Scullion – King of Kefir, Ardee

We are very happy with the support we received from EmployAbility Service Louth. Catherine, our Job Coach, took the time to really understand our needs and matched us with an employee who has become an integral part of our business.

The support and guidance throughout the process were excellent, and we truly appreciate all the help we received from the EmployAbility team.

We would highly recommend EmployAbility Service Louth to other employers.

Ardee Parish – St. Patrick's Archdiocesan Trust Ltd

We highly recommend EmployAbility Louth. They took the time to understand our needs and worked closely with their clients to make sure the right person was matched to the right opportunity.

Throughout the process, we received excellent support from Catherine and Robbie. They were always approachable, easy to contact by phone, and happy to visit us whenever needed.

Their professionalism, responsiveness and commitment made the whole experience very positive. We really appreciated the ongoing support and guidance provided by the EmployAbility Louth team.

Paul Kavanagh

We partnered with EmployAbility Service Louth in Drogheda in September 2025, and the service we received has been outstanding.

Yannick was extremely helpful, patient and supportive throughout the process. He was always available to answer our questions and made everything straightforward and easy to understand.

We found the Wage Subsidy Scheme very easy to set up, with great support from the EmployAbility team.

We would highly recommend EmployAbility Service Louth and the Wage Subsidy Scheme to other employers.

Greg Dowling – Manager, ETB Drogheda

We have had the pleasure of having an employee working with us for more than a year. She is reliable, trustworthy and works well under pressure. She has become a valued member of our team, and we were delighted with the support provided by EmployAbility Louth in finding the right person for the role.

We really appreciate the work and support from EmployAbility Louth and would be very happy to work with them again in the future.

Ciaran Condren – HR Manager, CCS Cleaning

EmployAbility Louth was great to work with. We had an opportunity for a cleaner within our region, and the EmployAbility team took the time to carefully listen to what we needed from the placement. They then matched us with an excellent candidate and ensured that every step of the process was seamless.

The placement worked out really well. The candidate progressed to take on additional hours and quickly became a valued member of our team.

I would like to sincerely thank EmployAbility Louth for all of their support and assistance. We really appreciated their professionalism and commitment throughout the process, and I hope to work with them again in the future.

Flo Gas

We have worked with EmployAbility Service Louth for over 2 years and have always found them to be a great resource. We have been impressed with their approach to the hiring process and the caliber of candidates we have hired. They are always willing to support and assist the host company and their candidates, giving them the tools and support they need to succeed in their placements.

Sam – CCS Cleaning

EmployAbility Service Louth has been a great addition to our recruitment efforts at CCS Cleaning. They have efficiently supplied us with excellent employees in previously difficult locations to recruit. We will continue our working relationship and use their services going forward.'

Vincent – Storage Box Drogheda

The Storage Box, Drogheda, has used the services of EmployAbility Service Louth to fill several vacancies successfully. We have found their service to be helpful to our business.
They offer great support when placing candidates, helping with selection and follow-up checks for ourselves and employees after the placement has started.

EmployAbility Service Louth is a service I would recommend to any local business.

Derek Haughey – Haughey's Pharmacy Dundalk

We have been working with EmployAbility Service Louth recently, and I have to say they are wonderful in what they do. The information and support in navigating the whole process are fantastic for both the employer and the employee. They have been great to deal with, and I would highly recommend their service to anyone.

Donal McGeough – The Windsor Bar & Restaurant

I have been engaging with the EmployAbility service over the last year, and I have found the Job Coach and the team extremely competent and professional. I’m delighted to be able to help provide suitable employment and training to EmployAbility job seekers who might otherwise struggle to gain employment on their own. Any issues or queries I may have had were all dealt with exceptionally well by the Job Coach, who was always in contact to measure the employee's progresses.

ToolFix

We in Toolfix have hired several people through EmployAbility Service Louth over the past ten years. The Job Coach has always job-matched the ideal person for the roles advertised. We have availed of the Wage Subsidy Scheme several times and the job coach has always been very helpful with the administration of this scheme. This is a free service for employers, and we would certainly recommend EmployAbilityService Louth to any employers looking to hire new staff members in the future. The support provided is exceptional.

P&M Contemporary Doors

We at P&M Contemporary Doors Ltd. are delighted to partner with EmployAbility Service Louth recently. The Job Coach was very helpful in providing us with all the information relating to the various grants and support schemes available to us. He has provided us with two staff members who are a good job match for the jobs we had available. They both started on a short work experience, giving us a chance to assess their potential to complete the tasks within the role. We have availed of JobsPlus and the Wage Subsidy Scheme, and the Job Coach was very helpful with the administration of both schemes.

We would have no hesitation in recommending EmployAbility Service Louth to any employer looking to fill vacancies in the future.

Jenny McDonald – Colorcode Hair Salon Dundalk

Having worked with Employability Service Louth for two years I would highly recommend their services. We have placed employee's using the YESS programme for a period of time to train them in & find if they are a perfect match for our team, thankfully everything worked out great, all now working in fulltime positions under the WSS Scheme. Employability Service Louth took care of all the paperwork and the job coach really match the perfect employee for our team.

Michael Briscoe – Expert Electrix

We are delighted to partner with EmployAbility Louth. They embrace the opportunity to help place the right candidate with the right employer, and they continue to support both throughout.

We would definitely recommend the EmployAbility team as a first point of call when seeking a recruit.

“We all have the ability to show others their capabilities in the workplace”.

Paul – Workspace. i.e., Drogheda

Employability Service Louth have provided us with an excellent service over the past number of years. They really listen to our recruitment needs and have supported us with the full recruitment cycle of identifying job opportunities, writing job descriptions, sourcing candidates, arranging interviews, and following through on job offers. We have hired high caliber candidates who have proven to be loyal, hardworking, reliable, and valued members of staff. Employability Service Louth provides a great service that is supportive and inclusive of all. We will happily work with Employability Service again in the future.

Seymore Engineering

Over the past number of years, we have linked with Employability Service Louth to assist us in the procurement of reliable, motivated and dedicated staff.

The Job Coach has always taken the time to provide information on the grants and incentives available to employers and has assisted us with every step of the application.

The scheme has been beneficial to our employees and business alike, and it has been great to see the employee's confidence and skills develop. The impact on our business has been very positive. I would recommend Employability Service Louth to other employers.

Anne McGoldrick – Managing Director – Spectrum Health

Spectrum Health has worked with EmployAbility for several years now and has found the team so helpful and professional to deal with. They provide excellent support throughout the employment term, not just to the employee but also to the employer. As a company, we have gained so much from our experience on so many levels and look forward to working with EmployAbility long into the future.

Sandra Byrne – Managing Director ELITE FORM

We are in the business of Sheet Metal Fabrication since 1974. Over the last few years, we have taken on several people through Employability Louth. Every single person has been perfect for the role we happened to be recruiting for at the time, which in part is due to the liaison officer assigned to us. We have never had anything but a good experience with this agency and would highly recommend it. We have covered many roles such as Caretaker, machine operators through to office staff. Couldn’t praise highly enough!

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Ruby's Vintage Style Tearoom, Dundalk

EmployAbility Service Louth has been an integral part of our recruitment process over the last three year. They understand and listen to the employer needs along with the employee during their term of employment. I found them quick to address a problem if it was encountered, in a professional manner. EmployAbility Service Louth has excellent knowledge of supports and financial packages available to employers and I would encourage other business to link with EmployAbility Service Louth.

Early Days Foods Ltd.

I have been working with EmployAbility Service Louth for over 3 years now and they are my "go to people" for new staff. I have found them to be very professional with a genuine passion for delivering results. The Job Coach has a genuine enthusiasm for matching the right staff that buy into the ethos of Early Days Foods. I have recruited for a wide range of roles, including kitchen porters, waitresses, administration and accounts. The employer grants on offer are a significant incentive to recruit from EmployAbility Service Louth and I look forward to working with them as Early Days Foods continues to grow and expand.

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O'Neills Flowers, Willville, Carlingford

What makes EmployAbility Service Louth different is that they try to place the right candidate with the right business. I also like the idea that the Job Coach calls on a regular basis and checks in on progress and performance. By developing this relationship with the candidate he can identify potential issues and resolve them, before it becomes a concern to me. EmployAbility Service Louth provides excellent support and is always at the end of the phone.

MVI Cleaning Services, Dundalk

For the past several years I have worked with EmployAbility Service Louth who have provided me with some of my most hardworking, reliable and honest staff. They offer a personal service, taking the time to get to know your business and only providing employees they believe would be genuinely interested in the business. They are informative of any grants or funding available to employers for hiring staff and are dedicated to providing the utmost quality of service, providing advice and support whenever necessary. The relationship EmployAbility Service Louth has built with myself and the employees in which it has provided for me is extremely positive and illustrates their dedication and expertise at what they do. I would not hesitate to recommend EmployAbility Service Louth to any employer.

Supermacs

Supermacs have worked with EmployAbility Service Louth for many years and we have hired several staff members who have proven to be hard working, reliable, customer focused and loyal. We receive great support & advice from EmployAbility Service Louth staff and will continue to work with EmployAbility Service Louth in the future.

Boyds Stores Ireland Ltd. Drogheda - Dundalk - Navan

We have worked with EmployAbility Service Louth for over 10 years and have found the service has benefited both our business and the employees involved.
Boyds Stores is delighted to be a partner in assisting individuals of varying abilities, and my team takes great pride in the progress made by the employees.
I have found EmployAbility Service Louth to be efficient, reliable and effective in providing additional support for the employee. The Job Coaches take great care explaining the various grants/subsidies available. We have a number of employees supported by the Wage Subsidy Scheme who add real value to the business and I would thoroughly recommend the EmployAbility Service Louth to other employers.

Horseware Ireland

Horseware Ireland is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of equestrian products. Horseware implements a fair social and corporate policy in conjunction with local disability organisations. We encourage work experience placements and employment of candidates with disabilities and special needs. We have always embraced diversity with all the supported employment services and have had numerous positive experiences working with EmployAbility Service Louth. - Anne Newell

Interserve

A huge thanks to the EmployAbility Service Louth team for providing me staff who are hard working, organised and most of all honest. I have recently placed a staff member in Boots Chemist who's work ethic has been described as excellent by the management team. When I am looking to recruit, my first call is to the EmployAbility Service Louth team, who I trust with all my staffing requirements.

McAteers The Food House

Over the past two years EmployAbility Service Louth has helped McAteers The Food House recruit three excellent employees. The scheme allows both the individual and the company to benefit. The three employees that we have taken on have become fully integrated and valued members of the team. Since they started we have seen dramatic changes in their confidence, initiative and general well-being. We would encourage other businesses to link in with EmployAbility Service Louth. The company is benefiting as we have been able to offer employees an opportunity that might not have been possible without the support of the Wage Subsidy Scheme. The impact on the business has been very positive. The support from EmployAbility Service Louth staff has also been invaluable.

Hydroscand Dundalk

EmployAbility Service Louth has been a great support to us for the last four years. They have given fantastic support for both the employer and the employee with a "real" understanding of the needs for everyone involved. EmployAbility Service Louth were very quick in addressing and understanding whenever a problem was encountered and helped to resolve this in a very effective and satisfactory way.

We currently have two employees hired under the Wage Subsidy Scheme, doing a wide range of activities. The support payments system works perfectly and this as you can imagine helps our company’s bottom line. I have no hesitation in recommending this scheme to any employer and when I have a vacancy the first people I ring are EmployAbility Service Louth to see if there are any clients that have the skills set we need.

I can wholeheartedly recommend EmployAbility Service Louth to companies interested in this very unique opportunity.

Irish Military War Museum Drogheda

Since linking up with EmployAbility Service Louth we have been extremely happy with the service that they have provided. They provided several candidates for interview and James, who we employed, has fitted in well since starting. He is an enthusiastic member of the team and has been a great addition all round. I would not hesitate to recommend EmployAbility Service Louth and intend to work with them again in the future.

Victory’s Supermarket Dunleer

I have hired a number of staff through EmployAbility Service Louth. They have been professional and very helpful at all times. As a result of linking with EmployAbility Service Louth we have obtained the perfect job match for our store. I would recommend contacting their service if you have a vacancy to fill.

Keelings (Van Dijk Nurseries) Dundalk

For over four years, Keelings (Van Dijk Nurseries) have supported EmployAbility Service Louth’s services. We have enjoyed high quality and engaged staff through the service. I have no hesitation and would encourage any respective staff or employers to engage with this inclusive programme.