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On Sunday 11^th of August, Homeshare Galway held a Home Sharing family day at Kilcornan Walled Gardens. Over forty families who participate in Home Sharing attended the event and were able to enjoy bouncing castles, ice-cream vans, Drumadore drum sessions and lots of fun which made it a great day out for everyone!

Alice Wainright, a Senior Physiotherapist with Ability West, will join Team Ireland at the Paralympic Games in Paris. She will help athletes acclimate to the Athlete Paralympic Village. The Paralympics run from August 28th to September 8th and will be broadcast on RTE. Team Ireland will have 35 athletes competing in 9 sports, including those with cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, limb absence, and intellectual impairments.

Ability West were bequeathed a property from Della Burke. The official opening took place on Friday 5th July and Julie Silke Daly and Ursula Burke cut the ribbon!

Ability West held their AGM on June 11th, 2023, sharing the annual report and financial statements. Despite challenges from COVID-19 legacy issues, staffing shortages, they are optimistic about their future under new leadership and improved support.

Therese Feeney, supported by Ability West, visited the Coronation Street set with friend Caroline and staff. They met an actress and went behind the Rovers Return bar, enjoying a two-night stay in Manchester.

In preparation for the 60th anniversary celebrations our front entrance has been updated and revitalised - with a breathtaking mural by local artist Ruairí of Feature Walls and a fresh new look for the fence by school staff Patrick and Ann during their mid term break.

Sarah McGinley, Principal of St Joseph's, and Seamus Davey, chair of Newcastle NCCA, celebrate with Moyola Lane neighbors Francis Duggan, Galway Educate Together Principal, and Mark O'Donnell, Croí CEO.