The Parish of Claregalway is committed to best practice in the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, particularly when involved in Church related activities. It is our aim to safeguard, respect and value the dignity and well-being of every child, young person and vulnerable adult involved in church-related activities.
Parish Safeguarding Committee Members
- Fr. Ian O’Neill
- Joe Cormican
- John Geraghty
- Margaret Murphy
Diocesan Safeguarding Office
Diocesan Pastoral Centre,
Newtownsmith, Galway
(091) 575051
galwaydiocesecpo@eircom.net
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am to 1:00pm
Administrator: Ms. Ita O’Mahony
Trainers: Kevin Duffy & Lizzie Harrison
Designated Persons: Mr Kevin Duffy
If you have any concern about the safeguarding of children, please contact one of the diocesan dedicated persons, the HSE or the Gardaí
Mr Kevin Duffy
Diocesan Pastoral Centre,
Newtownsmith, Galway
(087) 6141736
HSE (Galway City and County)
(091) 546366
HSE (Co. Clare)
(065) 6863935
HSE (Co. Mayo)
(094) 9042283
Your local Garda Station
or, in an emergency, dial 999 or 112
Useful Contacts
Towards Healing
A counselling and support service for survivors of abuse by clergy.
Freefone: 1800 – 303416
Website: www.towardshealing.ie
Towards Peace
A spiritual support for survivors of abuse.
Phone (01) 5053028
(086) 7710533
Email towardspeace@iecon.ie
Website: www.towardspeace.ie