Safeguarding Children

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

National Board For Safeguarding Children In The Catholic Church In Ireland

www.safeguarding.ie