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It was a great night of celebration and nostalgia for members of Galway Lions Club as they celebrated their 50th birthday at a recent celebratory function in the Ardilaun Hotel. In attendance were many current and former members including current Club President Geraldine Mannion, founding members Gerry Molloy and Danny Griffin as well a total of 22 past presidents and District Governor of Lions Club Ireland, Ger Cashman.

Having re-established itself in Athlone in recent months, Grow are now delighted to be able to announce a second support group for the community.

A volunteer with the Castlebar conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has noted the increasing difficulties local families are experiencing in day-to-day living: increased fuel costs for travel to work and increased heating costs for those working from home, etc.

Eight students from NUI Galway are among the inspirational young people to receive the Gaisce Gold Award in this year's Gaisce Awards. The medals were presented by President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, recently in recognition of their civic engagement and personal development.

Two Vincent’s charity shops in Mayo have won awards in the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) national retail competition.

The West Region of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has provided direct financial support to 330 families in Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in recent months to help alleviate their energy costs.

The West Region of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has provided direct financial support to 330 families in Mayo, Galway and Roscommon in recent months to help alleviate their energy costs.

When I started transition year in Presentation College Headford last September, I wasn’t sure what the year ahead would bring. I feared at the start it would be a year I regretted doing. However I am now in my final two months of transition year and I am mournful that it is coming to an end. On my very first day, my TY coordinator told us, “Your transition year is what you make of it.” I promised myself that I was going to make the most out of it and take every opportunity given to me, a few of which I will share in this article.

A solemn ceremony of remembrance for those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic was hosted by Westmeath County Council, in the presence of Cathaoirleach, Cllr Frankie Keena, at the Athlone Civic Offices, on Sunday morning last.

Following a record number of calls for help in 2021, the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) in Mayo has launched a regional campaign seeking volunteers.