Westside Age Inclusion

Early morning breakfast meeting as Galway City Council Galway Chamber of Commerce and Galway Counry Council met. Great to catch up with chamber President Cait Noone who will be joining me on Tourism, Culture, Arts and Community Spc of which I am Chair.

Our neighbours, Fiontarlann at the Westside Enterprise Park have 2 units to let in their building. We're just giving them a mention on our page. If you are interested in renting one of these business units you can give us a call at Le Cheile on 091 582146 and we'll take your details and pass them on to the relevant people in Fiontarlann. Cheers,

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In partnership with the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, we are excited to announce €2.4 million in funding awarded to 14 innovative organisations leading urgent change for people with disabilities!

We know the lack of accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities is an equality issue. In order to build towards a more equitable future, it’s critical to accelerate access and skills-building to those left out.

The change-making projects awarded under the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund 2024 support people with disabilities to participate in community life by enhancing participation in social, cultural and physical activities, promoting disability awareness and training, and providing innovative pathways for teenagers with disabilities transitioning from secondary school.

Anne Rabbitte TD, Minister of State with special responsibility for Disability at DCEDIY commented: “These are fantastic programmes, projects and services coming from communities that focus on urgent change, increasing vital access and skills building, and I am very happy to see these receiving support through this fund towards progress for people with disabilities.”

The organisations awarded under the fund are: ADHD Ireland, Asiam.ie, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, ChildVision, Crann Centre, Down Syndrome Centre, Independent Living Movement Ireland, Irish Deaf Society, Migrant Health Alliance Ireland , The National Platform Of Self Advocates Ireland, NOW Group, Specialisterne Ireland, Thriving Autistic and Vision Ireland.

Congratulations to all of the awardees! To learn more about the projects visit our website. https://rethinkireland.ie/awarded_fund/disability-participation-and-awareness-fund-2024/

Get 1:1 expert advice on your website and online marketing efforts!

During this 1-hour workshop, we will review your existing website and online marketing plan, and give you specific expert advice including identifying any low-hanging fruit that can give you quick wins!

September 26th and 27th, book now - https://loom.ly/Z46dUv4

Join us on Tuesday 3rd September from 10.30am for an information session on the new pension scheme for long-term family carers. There will be time for individual questions to be answered. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/989001057787

The Community Centres Investment Fund 2024 - Refurbishment Grant is now open for applications.

The closing date for applications is August 29th, 2024.

For more info see: https://loom.ly/kt-1_W0

Local Government Ireland

Spaces still available on teh Coat of Arms workshop, https://www.heritageweek.ie/ga/event-listings

Le Cheile Westside CE Scheme has a vacancy for a maintenance person in Westside, Galway City. To qualify for CE you must be on a qualifying payment (such as jobseekers/unemployment benefit) and be unemployed 12 months or more.
Duties will include maintaining public areas, both indoors and outdoors, carrying out landscaping duties including drainage clearance, pathways, and steps.
For more information please contact CE Supervisor Bernie at [email protected] or 091 582146.

📢Are you a nonprofit Board Chair or Vice Chair looking to meet up and share experiences?
The next Board Chairs’ Network Meeting will take place:
📅Wednesday September 4th 2024
⏰4pm-6pm
💻Online
If you would like to join the Board Chairs’ Network or attend the next meeting 👇
https://www.carmichaelireland.ie/what-we-do/supports/board-chairs-network/

Galway's Garda Crime Prevention Officer retires after 31 years service.

On todays date Sergeant Michael Walsh retires from An Garda Síochána after a distinguished career in policing. Michael's unwavering commitment to crime prevention and protecting our communities has left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of working alongside him.

Pictured L to R are Chief Superintendent Roche, Sergeant Michael Walsh, Detective Superintendent Cummins and Chief Superintendent Colleran.

As Michael moves on to his next chapter, his legacy of crime prevention excellence and service will continue to resonate across the communities he served. Thank you Sgt Walsh for your extraordinary contributions, and may your retirement be filled with joy, fulfilment, and success in your future endeavours.

Sgt Walsh will be replaced by Sgt Olivia Fleming as the new Crime Prevention Officer for Galway.

Galway City Council this week introduced the first Local Authority Electric Sweeper in the west of Ireland as part of a move to decarbonise the Council fleet by 2030.

The electric sweeper is intended to replace end of life diesel-powered machines and join the growing electric fleet in Galway City Council, which includes 20 electric vans.

This switch from fossil fuel to electric vehicles is one initiative in the Galway City Council Climate Action Plan.

Galway City Council launched their first local authority Climate Action Plan in 2024. The plan sets out ambitious targets of delivering transformative action across all functions of Galway City Council and throughout Galway City. Through the Climate Action Plan, Galway City Council aims to reduce greenhouse gases on both its operations and the wider city by 51% by 2030, and to become carbon neutral by 2050.

For more information see www.GalwayCity.ie/Climate-Action-Plan

Pictured are (L to R) Brian Hennelly, Martin McDonagh and Peter O'Grady, Litter Management Unit, Mayor Peter Keane, Leonard Cleary, Chief Executive, Andrew Flaherty, Litter Management Unit, Derek Pender, Director of Service, Damien Redington, Climate Action Coordinator
• Colm O’Riordan, Transport Capital Projects Team

Clondalkin Travellers Development Group currently has two positions available:

1. Primary Health Care for Travellers Project Coordinator

Hours: 21 hours per week
Role: The Coordinator will facilitate and support the primary health care team to deliver a peer led health education, health promotion, advice and support programme.

Application deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 21st August 2024

2. Community Resource Worker

Hours: 14 hours per week
Role: The Community Resource Worker will support members of the Traveller Community to access services and supports and will advocate on behalf of the community. The candidate will ideally have a third level qualification in community development or a related field or extensive knowledge of the community sector.

Application deadline is 4pm Wednesday 21st August 2024

Job descriptions and how to apply can be found here: https://www.activelink.ie/vacancies/civil-liberties-human-rights/109838-clondalkin-travellers-development-group-vacancies-x-2

HELP US, SUPPORT YOU!
The Tús programme, for those 12 months or more unemployed, is taking-on participants in . Completion of the scheme provides employers with evidence of work experience, a reference, and a CV. If you think you qualify for Tús, email [email protected].

Tús is a community work placement for those 12 months or more unemployed and in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance, with participants receiving a top-up payment. We want to provide all these organisations and others with the support that they deserve so please email us at [email protected].

Portumna, Co. Galway Irish Workhouse Centre - Portumna Visit Portumna Portumna GAA Portumna Vincents Charity Shop Portumna & District Lions Club Ability West SVP - Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ireland Irish Workhouse Centre - Portumna Vision Ireland Charity Shop Portumna Portumna Tidy Towns Portumna Tennis Club

HELP US, SUPPORT YOU!
We are looking for participants in to support Ability West, HRC, the Ag College, Agri Show, Golf Club, GAA, Living Bog, Heritage, Playground, or Cemeteries. If you qualify for Tús or RSS, phone 087 9335477 or email [email protected]

Tús is a community work placement for those 12 months or more unemployed and in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance, with participants receiving a top-up payment. We want to provide all these organisations and others with the support that they deserve so please email us at [email protected].
Mountbellew District Devlopment and Tidy Towns Galway Telework, Mountbellew Mountbellew Men's Shed Smart Villages Mountbellew Mountbellew Agricultural Show Mountbellew Heritage & Tourism Network Mountbellew/Moylough Camogie Club

Did you know every charity is legally required to submit an annual report to the Charities Regulator within 10 months of its financial year end?

Join us for an information session on how to prepare and submit your charity's annual report. Tuesday, 17 September 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Register 👉 https://tinyurl.com/nsjrdukm

🐝Wild Bee Festival
🌸Knocknacarra Community Centre
🌼Saturday 17- Sunday 18 August

The Wild Bee Festival is an annual event raising awareness of Ireland’s pollinators and how to help them in local communities.

Join the festival for a weekend of free talks and workshops led by biodiversity experts, staff from Galway City Council, and community groups.

The 2024 Wild Bee Festival is coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre in collaboration with Galway City Council.

See (link in bio) https://pollinators.ie/wild-bee-festival

Are you joining us on our Galway Hospice Memorial Walk this year? 🚶‍♀️💚🚶‍♂️

When registering, you can choose to have a personalised t-shirt by entering the name you would like printed on your t-shirt. 👕

These t-shirts are free of charge, but you can still show your support by raising sponsorship to help fund our services.

Please find more information and register to get your t-shirt below:
galwayhospice.ie/walk

The deadline for ordering personalised t-shirts is Friday 23rd August.