Group Name: Gaillimh Le Gaeilge Teo.
Chairperson:
Secretary:
Address: Teach na nEalaí, Sráid Thobar an Iarla, Gaillimh.
Telephone No: 091 568876
Email: glegleircom.net
Website: www.glegie.
Date Established:
Purpose and Aim of Group: Promote Galway as the bilingual capital of Ireland and as a world centre for Irish/Celtic culture.

Group Name: Galway Action for Equality
Chairperson: Charlie Curry
Secretary: Triona Nicgiolla Choille
Address: The Plaza, Headford Rd, Galway
Telephone No: (091) 779083
Email: Refugee.galway@ireland.com
Website:
Date Established: 2001
Purpose and Aim of Group: To actively work towards eliminating all forms of exclusion, discrimination and marginalisation in Galway.

Group Name: Galway AD/HD
Chairperson: Rose Kavanagh
Secretary: Peggy Lawless
Address: c/o Iniscarraig, cloon, Claregalway, Co. Galway.
Telephone No: 091 798266
Email: rosekavanagh@eircom.net
Website:
Date Established: September 1998
Purpose and Aim of Group: To raise awareness of this condition, education and to support families and sufferers of AD/HD.

Group Name: Galway Art Club
Chairperson: John Connolly
Secretary: Joe Scanlon
Address: 37 Sandyview Drive, Riverside, Galway.
Tel: 091 753200
Email: johnconnolly@gmail.com
Website: N/A
Established: 1937
Purpose and Aim of Group: To further the pursuance of Art in Galway.

Group Name: Galway Advocacy Service
Chairperson: Aoife Flaherty
Address: Room 3, Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway.
Telephone: 091 528325
Email: galwayadvocacyservice@eircom.net
Website: N/A
Aim of Group: To provide representative, independent advocacy to people with disabilities in Galway City and County.

Group Name: Galway Centre for Independent Living
Chairperson: G. Archer
Secretary: B. Murphy
Address: Unit 10, Town Park Centre, Tuam Road, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 773910
Email: gcil@eircom.net
Website:
Date Established: 1994
Purpose and Aim of Group:

Group Name: Galway City LETS
Chairperson:
Secretary:
Address:
Telephone No: 091 530590
Email:
Website: www.galway.lets.net
Date Established: April 2003
Purpose and Aim of Group: To facilitate community based trading of goods and services and
thereby to develop the community economically and socially.

Group Name: Galway Civic Trust-Dúchas Na Gaillimhe
Chairperson: David Niland
Secretary: D.P. Griffin
Address: 45 Dominick Street, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 564946
Email: trust45@eircom.net
Website: www.galwaycivictrust.ie
Date Established: 1992
Purpose and Aim of Group: To preserve, protect and enhance the natural and built environment of Galway through positive action.

Group Name: Galway Congolese Association
Chairperson: Bras-D’or Ithere
Secretary: Jean Samuel Bosenge
Address: 3 Plaza, Headford Road, Galway
Tel: 085 7361534
Email: drcgalway@yahoo.ie
Website: www.geocities.com/drcgalway
Established: 2005
Purpose and Aim of Group: To support and represent Congolese people living in Galway.

Group Name: Galway/Co-operative Housing Development Society
Chairperson: Mary MacComascaigh
Secretary: Francis Byrne
Address: The Hall, Cuar Na Lus, Circular Road, Galway
Telephone No: 091 584958
Email: gchds@eircom.net
Website:www.galwaycooperativehousing.com
Date Established: 1985
Purpose and Aim of Group: To provide and manage high quality housing and related supports, based on co-operative principles, towards relief of housing need. In doing this we add value to the quality of life of members and generate vibrant neighborhoods and sustainable communities.

Group Name: Galway Community Radio
Chairperson: Shahid Hassim
Secretary: Alan Tennyson
Address: c/o Shahid Hassim, One World Centre, 4th Floor, The Halls, Quay Street, Galway.
Telephone No: 086 8839457
Email: galwaycommunityradio@gmail.com
Website:
Date Established: 2004
Purpose and Aim of Group: Community run radio.

Group Name: Galway county association for Mentally Handicapped Children
Chairperson: Marie O’Dowd
Secretary: T.M.G. Hogan
Address: Blackrock House, Salthill, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 528122
Email: Info@galwayca.ie
Website: www.galwayca.ie
Date Established: 1962
Purpose and Aim of Group: The provision of community based services to persons with an intellectual disability in Galway City and County.

Group Name: Galway Cycling Campaign
Email: galwaycyclist@yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://www.eirbyte.com/gcc or http://www.geocities.com/galwaycyclist
Date Established: 1998
Purpose and Aim of Group The Galway Cycling Campaign is a group that exists to forward the interests of ordinary everyday adult bicycle users, we have the following core aims:
· Safer conditions for cycling
· Planning that gives equal priority to all road users
· Improvement of existing facilities
· Secure parking for bikes
· Recognition of the rights and responsibilities of all road users by all road users

Group Name: Galway Diocesan Youth Services
Chairperson: Fr. Des Forde
Secretary: Martina Murray
Address: 4 Augustine Street, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 568483
Email: Gdyseeircom
Website:
Date Established: 1982
Purpose and Aim of Group: To meet the needs of young people, particularly in matters relating to homelessness, educational development, substance abuse and the provision of advocacy in relation to benefits and entitlements.

Group Name: Galway Early Music Society
Chairperson: Maura O’Croinin
Secretary: Mairead Kavanagh
Address: 60 Prospect Hill, Galway
Telephone No: 091 846356. 087 9305506.
Email: maura.ocronin@nuigalway.ie
Website: www.galwayearlymusic.com
Date Established: 1986
Purpose and Aim of Group: To promote both Irish and European music and dance of 12th – 17th century. In the context of Galway’s medieval heritage through concerts given by international and national performers. To increase awareness of above among youth and the general public through education and participation.

Group Name: Galway Educate Together National School Ltd.
Chairperson: Peter Sloane
Secretary: Andie Asgard
Address: Thomas Hynes Road, Newcastle, Galway.
Tel: 091 527887
Email: patron.getns@gmail.com
Website: www.gents.ie
Established: 1993
Purpose and Aim of Group: To implement the Educate Together ethos with Galway Educate Together N.S.

Group Name: Galway Educate Together Secondary School
Chairperson:
Secretary: Ger O’Flaherty
Address: C/o O’Flaherty An Nead, Cappagh, Barna
Telephone No: 091 591449
Email: stuart.jauncey@gmit.ie
Website:
Date Established:
Purpose and Aim of Group: To establish a new secondary school for Galway region, which is multicultural, inter dimensional, and child centred.

Group Name: Galway Environmental Alliance
Chairperson: Niall O’Brocháin
Secretary: Sheila Gallagher
Address:
Telephone No: 091 528201
Email: niallob@esatclear.ie
Website:
Date Established: 1999
Purpose and Aim of Group: An umbrella group for environmental groups and individuals in Galway.
To promote a healthy, sustainable environment.

Group Name: Galway Filipino Community (GFC)
Chairperson:
Secretary: Malou Aguirre
Address: 36 Oldfield, Knocknacarra, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 569985
Email: gfilipino_c@hotmail.com
Website:
Date Established: October 2003
Purpose and Aim of Group: To promote Filipino values and goodwill among members and be integrated to the community of Galway.

Group Name: Galway for a safe environment
Chairperson: Kieran Cunnane
Secretary:
Address: One World Centre, Quay Street, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 770067
Email: kcunnare2003@yahoo.com
Website:
Date Established: November 1999
Purpose and Aim of Group: Waste management non-government organisation. Change plans for incineration/superdump to viable environmentally friendly and economic alternatives.

Group Name: Galway Hockey Club
Chairperson: Donal Dempsey
Secretary: Barbara Sheehan
Address: Dangan, Galway
Tel: 087 6206371
Email: norah.folan@clada.com
Website: www.galwayhockeyclub.com
Established: 1950
Purpose and Aim of Group: To promote the game of hockey.

Group Name: Galway Irish-Polish Association
Group Name: Galway Irish-Polish Association
Chairperson: Marta Slaninska
Secretary: Marta Rydlinska
Address: 1 Donoratacio, Dangan Court, Dangan, Galway.
Tel: 086 8072217
Email: IPBCA­_GALWAY@YAHOOGROUPS.COM
Website: N/A
Established: 2007
Purpose and Aim of Group: To educate the Irish and the Polish about their respective cultures and languages and integrate both nations in the city of Galway and also to provide the Polish with useful information on living in Galway.

Group Name: Galway Islamic Society
Chairperson: Mr. Azam Mohammed
Secretary: Mr. Khanji
Address: 13 Sandy View Drive, Riverside, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 751621
Email:
Website: GalwayIslamicSociety
Date Established:
Purpose and Aim of Group: To offer all of our members good education and fill all their needs in Galway.

Group Name: Galway Judo Club
Chairperson: J. Creaven
Secretary: T O’Brien
Address: c/o Creaven House, Claddagh Quay, Galway.
Telephone No:
Email:
Website:
Date Established: 1964
Purpose and Aim of Group: Promote sport particularly Judo

Group Name: Galway Lawn Tennis Club
Chairperson: Mike Geraghty
Secretary: Ann McGarry
Address: Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 522353. 091 525022(w)
Email: manager@ghc.info
Website: www.GLTC.info
Date Established: 1901
Purpose and Aim of Group: Sports and Recreation

Group Name: Galway Mountain Rescue
Chairperson: Tony Daley
Secretary: Jarlath Folan
Address: 6 Knocknacarra Park, Galway
Tel: 091 525826
Email: N/A
Website: www.galwaymrt.ie
Established: 1980
Purpose and Aim of Group: To provide a mountain rescue service for the remote and mountainous areas of Galway and Clare.

Group Name: Galway Men’s Support Group
Chairperson: Michael Gallaher
Secretary: Donal Greaan
Address: 158 Baile An Choiste, Headford Rd, Galway
Telephone No: (091) 760767
Email: info@menalive.net
Website: www.menalive.net
Date Established: 1996
Purpose and Aim of Group: Galway Men’s support group promotes authentic responsible and health manhood in the family and community through self development, shared experiences, group interaction, healing and creative arts.

Group Name: Galway One World Centre
Chairperson: Kerry Larkin
Secretary: Marian Monaghan
Address: The Halls, Quay Street, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 530590
Email: gowc@iol.ie
Website: www.galwayowc.ie
Date Established: 1992
Purpose and Aim of Group: We are a development education centre and also provide anti-racism training to both formal and informal groups. We provide a resource centre for the public and an information centre for asylum seekers and refugees.

Group Name: Galway People Housing Association
Chairperson: Michael Grant
Secretary:
Address: 9 Upper Dominic Street, Galway
Telephone No: 091 563079
Email: Michael1grant@hotmail.com
Website:
Date Established: 2001
Purpose and Aim of Group: A housing association to provide
1. Short life housing tenancies (priority)
2. Develop Affordable & Voluntary Housing Development Scheme

Group Name: Galway Peoples Resource Centre
Chairperson: Jim Cotter
Secretary: Tom Browne
Address: Canavan House, Nun’s Island, Galway
Telephone No: (091) 564822
Email: gcu@eircom.net

Website:
Date Established: 1986
Purpose and Aim of Group: To be a resourse centre which enables people to communicate their needs in an environment which is non judgemental inclusive, welcoming and confidential. To provide services and networks with other service providers that encourages people to fulfil their potential through knowledge, training education and work. To successfully deliver our services in a professional and constructive manner.

Group Name: Galway Rape Crises Centre
Chairperson: Michelle Caulfield
Secretary: Tanja O’Malley
Address: 7 Claddagh Quay, Galway
Telephone No: (091) 583149
Email: fundraiser@galwayrcc.org
Website: www.galwayrcc.org
Date Established: 1984

Purpose and Aim of Group:
To provide quality counselling to survivors of sexual violence and to work toward an end to cultural tolerance of sexual violence

Group Name: Galway Refugee Support Group
Chairperson: Marian Merrick
Secretary: Donnacha Foley
Address: No.3 The Plaza, Headford Rd, Galway
Telephone No: (091) 779083
Email: refugee.galway@ireland.com
Website:
Date Established: 1998
Purpose and Aim of Group: To provide initial support for asylum seekers in Galway. To facilitate Social Integration. To raise issues relating to asylum seekers. To promote anti racism education and action. To lobby and campaign on these issues.

Group Name: Galway Rotary Club
Chairperson: Rick Considine
Secretary: Michael Duke
Address: Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square, Galway.
Tel: 086 3066042
Email: doughiska@usa.com
Website: www.galwayrotaryclub.org
Established: 1966
Purpose and Aim of Group: To encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Our motto is “Service above Self”.

Group Name: Galway Rowing Club
Address: Woodquay, Galway.
Website: N/A
Established: 1910
Purpose and Aim of Group: Increase the awaress and participation of youth in rowing in the city.

Group Name: Galway School of Irish Traditional Music
Chairperson: Mick Crehan
Secretary: Colm Naughton
Address: 39 Rahoon Road, Galway.
Telephone No: (091) 587419
Email: gsitm@indigo.ie
Website: www.gsitm.com
Date Established: 1998
Purpose and Aim of Group: To promote the practice, performance and learning of Irish Traditional Music in local, national and international communities.

Group Name: Galway Shotokan Karate Club
Chairperson: Greg Cotter
Secretary: Mary Flanagan
Address: 5 St Endas Rd, Shantalla, Galway.
Telephone No: (091) 523359
Email:
Website:
Date Established: 1984
Purpose and Aim of Group: To promote Martial Arts- Karate. To enhance health, well being through physical activities. To liase with sporting bodies. To participate in competitions etc.

Group Name: Galway Simon Community
Chairperson: P. Oraggerty
Secretary: D. O’Halloran
Address: 1 Devon Place, The Cresent, Galway.
Telephone No: (091) 588144
Email: ceo@galsimon.ie
Website: www.galwaysimon.ie
Date Established: 1979
Purpose and Aim of Group: Develop preventative strategies that will divert people from becoming homeless. To campaign for the right to appropriate accommodation and responsive services for those who are homeless. To provide quality care, Accommodation and services which support and empower people who are homeless, marginalized, vulnerable or socially excluded.

Group Name: Galway Social Space Association
Chairperson: Rotates at each meeting
Secretary: Orla O'Regan
Address: 24 Middle Street, Galway
Tel: N/A
Email: office@galwayspace.org, galwayspacers@gmail.com
Website: N/A
Established: 2008
Purpose and Aim of Group: The Galway Social Space provides a means for people to come together, express themselves, discuss and debate ideas, share information, learn, take time out and contribute skills that will enhance and expand the community. This includes arts exhibitions, talks, workshops, poetry readings, film nights, music classes, skill sharing events and specific outreach and support projects for marginalised communities.

Group Name: Galway South Indian Cultural Community Forum
Chairperson: Muhammed Asheraf
Secretary: Nirish Wilson
Address: 196 Laurel Park, Newcastle, Galway
Tel: 087 7873318
Email: galwayindianccf@yahoo.ie
Website: N/A
Established: May 2007
Purpose and Aim of Group: To integrate culturally and live harmoniously with an international community. To help the new arrivals in a holistic way.

Group Name: Galway Traveller Support Group
Chairperson: Ann Irwin
Secretary: Rachel Doyle
Address: 78 Prospect Hill, Galway.
Telephone No: (091) 562530
Email: info@gtsg.ie
Website:
Date Established:
Purpose and Aim of Group: To achieve full equality for Travellers and participation of travellers in social, political, economical and cultural life as well as the broader enhancement of human rights.

Group Name: Galway Volunteer Centre
Chairperson: Linda Keane
Secretary: Marty Clarke
Address: Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway.
Telephone No: (087) 1353546
Email:
Website:
Date Established: 2006
Purpose and Aim of Group: Promote Volunteering in City and County by offering voluntary placement service and promoting best practice in volunteering.

Group Name: Galway Volunteering Network
Chairperson: Tony Cunningham
Secretary: Frances Ford
Address: 33 Beach Court, Grattan Road, Salthill, Galway
Telephone No: (087) 6351797
Email: joanmkavanagh@eircom.net
Website:
Date Established: August 2002
Purpose and Aim of Group: Promoting the role of Volunteering in our community.

Group Name: Galway Writers Workshop
Chairperson: Tony O’Dwyer
Secretary: Geraldine Burke
Address: Bridge Mills, Galway.
Telephone No: (087) 8349984
Email: Todwyer@eircom.net
Website:
Date Established: 1981
Purpose and Aim of Group: To encourage members on their literacy endeavours . to produce a quality quarterly magazine. To provide constructive criticism with an aim to create an improved product.

Glenard Residents Associations: Aims are; Creating a ‘community’;
Organising social events to bring residents together;
Organise maintenance of park;
Respond to local planning issues;
Upkeep of the area.

Group Name: G126
Chairperson: Jim Ricks
Secretary: Sharon O'Grady
Address: Unit 11, Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Galway.
Telephone No: 091 761626
Email: contactg126@gmail.com
Website: www.g126.eu
Date Established: 2000
Purpose and Aim of Group: G126 will continue its valuable contribution to the visual arts in the greater Galway area by aiming to establish an exibition space and resource centre for all visual arts, provide a unique platform within Galway for the presentation of all aspects of contemporary visual arts, develop an information and support network through its membership, offer support for recent art college graduates by promoting unique exibition opportunities and distinguish itself from other Galway based visual art organisations.

Group Name: Grangemore Residents Association
Chairperson: Aidan Berry
Secretary: John Smyth
Address: 8 Grangemore, Rahoon, Galway.
Telephone No: (091) 522366
Email:
Website:
Date Established: 1984
Purpose and Aim of Group: To promote good planning practice, preserving open spaces, parks and recreational areas.

Group Name: Grattan Court Residents Association
Chairperson: Eleanor Hough
Secretary: Sabina Sheppard
Address: 15 Grattan Court , Fr. Griffin Road, Galway
Telephone No: (091) 581015
Email: elanorhough@hotmail.com
Website:
Date Established: 1975
Purpose and Aim of Group: Promote community spirit, enhance area through maintenance of green areas, trees, etc, and organise activities.

Group Name: Great Edo Association
Chairperson Sam O Ewakun
Address: 7 Caislean Thoirlaigh, Doughiska, Galway.
Telephone: (087) 3154749
Email: associationofedostate@yahoo.com
Website: N/A
Purpose and Aim of Group: To promote togetherness amongst members; to obey the law; to contribute to the community in which we belong and to foster the spirit of togetherness and ensure co-operation amongst the members.

Group Name: Great Western House Resident Support Committee
Chairperson: Jason Craughwell
Secretary: Maeve Geraghty
Address: Great Western House, Frenchville Lane, Eyre Square, Galway.
Tel: 086 2467252
Email: mbbyever@hotmail.com
Established: 2006
Purpose and Aim of Group: To represent the interests of the residents of Great Western House. 

Group Name: Greenfields Hockeyclub
Chairperson: Caroline Codyre
Secretary: Catherine Moore
Address: c/o Truskey West, Barna, Galway.
Tel: 091 592824
Email: codryefamilyb@eircom.net
Website: N/A
Established: 1970
Purpose and Aim of Group: To promote the game of hockey.

Greenfields Residents Associations aims to:
To improve and develop the appearance of the estate.
To liase with landlords with regard to rented property.

Group Name: Grow Community Mental Health Movement
Chairperson: Jean Hassett
Secretary: Troina Ahern
Address: Westside Resource Centre, Seamus Quirke Rd, Galway.
Telephone No: (091) 522945 or (087) 2925898
Email: iovaid@hotmail.com
Website:
Date Established: 1969
Purpose and Aim of Group Rehabilitation after and prevention of mental breakdown and follow up support for people after hospital treatment for mental health problems.