Support for Ukraine

Details will be posted here of local initiatives and collections to assist those impacted by the war in Ukraine
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New Central Hub for Ukraine Donations Opening at Galway Racecourse

Updated 04/03/22

Further information here and at the link below:

https://galwaybayfm.ie/galway-bay-fm-news-desk/new-central-hub-for-ukraine-donations-opening-at-galway-racecourse/

 

Ballybrit collection for Ukraine (PDF, 291.19KB)

Drop off Donation Site at Smakoteka Polish Shop in Merlin Park

Updated 04/03/22

Donations can be accepted until the 9th March. See flyer for details of items accepted.

Drop Off Times:

Wednesday; 10-3pm

Thursday; 10-3pm

Friday; 10-3pm

Saturday; 10-3pm

Sunday; no donations accepted.

Monday; 10-3pm

Tuesday; 10-3pm

Wednesday; 10-3pm (last collection)  

Smakoteka Polish Shop Donations (PDF, 147.32KB)

Claddagh Community Appeal

Updated 03/03/22

The Claddagh Community is organising an urgent appeal to help the people of Ukraine. The essential goods will be shipped to a distribution centre in Poland close to the Ukrainian border. 

Items below can be dropped into the Tertiary Hall, beside the Claddagh Church, on Saturday March 5th from 11 am to 1 pm.

Items in bags can also be dropped into the Claddagh Church Priory Office, on Wednesday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm. 

There is also a need for cardboard boxes to pack and seal the items.

Looking for the following please:

  • Children's clothes new and used-Marked e.g., Boy 0-3 months/ Girl 2-3 years old

  • Nappies

  • Antiseptic creams

  • Wet wipes

  • Toothpaste/soap/toothbrushes

  • School supplies, pencils, pencils, marker pens, notebooks, colouring books

  • Sanitary items for women

  • Women's underwear (new)

  • Washing up powder (small boxes)

  • Dry food (lentils, buckwheat, stock cubes, dried veg etc)

  • Plastic plates, bowls, and cutlery

  • Tinned meat and fish.

  • Shampoo... wrapped in cling-film or put in plastic sealed bags

  • Paracetamol/Ibuprofen

  • Milton tablets or equivalent

  • New or undamaged-Clothing: trousers and sweatpants, jackets, rain jackets for women, men, children.