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Hospitals in Galway city are “particularly tricky” places to treat acutely mentally unwell patients because of a lack of appropriate beds, according to a leading psychiatrist.

There was sadness in local political circles this week at the passing of former TD, Minister, Senator, Councillor Tom Hussey.

In October 1979, two psychology students, Margaret Brehony and Kathy O’Grady teamed up with a philosophy student, Conall Mac Riocard and formed a group of volunteers. They started a twice weekly soup run to people who were sleeping rough in Galway. They made the soup and sandwiches at home and then they would do the run.

Ireland has a long history of individuals, groups, and charities assisting homeless people through charitable donations, fundraising activities, voluntary work, and the provision of accommodation. While philanthropic efforts can never solve the problem of homelessness, such endeavours have left their mark in the historical archives.

Cabinet approval was announced this week for the Health Service Executive to implement a new Health Regions plan - of six separate divisions - that will see Mayo now form part of a new division - HSE West and North West. As to whether this will mean Mayo's voice at the table will be heard stronger than ever, in terms of the delivery of health and social care services, remains to be seen.

Mayo County Council has apologised this week for its role in the operation of mother and baby homes and the suffering endured by those who were placed in the homes.

On Saturday, November 9, members of the Farrell Family will undertake Sea to Summit in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation.

The Simon Community takes its name from Simon of Cyrene who helped Jesus carry the cross. It was founded in London in 1963 by Anton Wallich-Clifford and a branch was set up in Dublin in 1969. Early in 1979, Frank O’Leary OFM spoke at a meeting in Galway entitled Poverty in Ireland about the work of Simon in providing shelter, friendship, and acceptance to homeless people. Two psychology students, Margaret Brehony and Kathy O’Grady, drew attention to the fact that there were rough sleepers in Galway too.

The charming surrounds of Claregalway Castle will once again provide the stunning backdrop to the ninth annual Galway Garden Festival, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday week July 7 and July 8.