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
- Anna Cormican
Contact us
For further information on safeguarding children in our Diocese, please contact Fr John Gerard Acton
email: jgacton@galwaydiocese.ie
091-563566
Concerns?
If you are concerned about the welfare and safety of children or with to raise a matter from the past, you may contact any of the following:
Diocesan Safegaurding Protective Service
Ms Aileen Cawley (Diocesan Designated Liaison Person)
Tel: 0852288047
Email: acawley@galwaydiocese.ie
Statutory Authorities
Garda National Protective Services Bureau
Tel: 01 666 3430 / 3423
Tusla
Galway 091 546235
Mayo (094) 9042030 Clare 061 482792
Garda Confidential service
Tel: 1800666111
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