The Good Shepherd Parish
The Good Shepherd Parish
Very Rev. Martin Canon Glynn, PP, VF
Parochial House, Mervue, Galway
T. +353 (0)91 765714
E. martinbglynn@gmail.com
Rev. Jose Thomas, CC
T. +353 (0)91 756823
E. goodshepherdgalway@gmail.com
Good Shepherd Catholic Church, Cumasú Centre, Doughiska Road, Galway
Secretary: Vera Monaghan
Office hours: Monday–Thursday 10:00–14:00; Friday 10:00–13:30
T. +533 (0)91 756823
E. goodshepherdgalway@gmail.com
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Sacrament of Reconciliation
Thursday 11.00am –12.00 noon.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday 1.00–2.00pm and 19.15–20.15
Thursday 11.00–12.00 noon
Friday 09.00–10.30
Sacrament of Baptism
Second Sunday of each month.
ARD Family Resource Centre
Ardaun, Roscam & Doughiska
PROVIDING INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT, AIMED AT DEVELOPING A STRONG, COHESIVE COMMUNITY, SUPPORTING GROUPS, EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
(FRC) programme is Ireland’s largest National Family and Community-based support programme, core funded by Tusla – The Child and Family Agency.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide a range of universal targeted services and development opportunities that address the needs of families and individuals in their respective comunity. These include:
The provision of information, advice and support to target groups and families
Information concerning the range of services and development options available locally
Advice on accessing rights and entitlements
FRCs act as a focal point for onward referrals to main stream service providers
The delivering of education courses and training opportunities
The establishment and maintenance of new community groups to meet local needs
The delivery of services at local level (for example, childcare facilities, after-school clubs, men’s groups, etc)
The provision of counselling and support services to individuals and groups
Developing capacity and leadership within communities
Supporting personal and group development
Practical assistance to individuals and community groups such as access to information technology and office facilities
Practical assistance to existing community groups such as help with organisational structures, assistance with accessing funding or advice on how to address specific social issues
Supporting networking within the community
Contributing to Policy work
(FRC) programme is Ireland’s largest National Family and Community-based support programme, core funded by Tusla – The Child and Family Agency.
Family Resource Centers (FRCs) provide a range of universal targeted services and development opportunities that address the needs of families and individuals in their respective comunity. These include:
The provision of information, advice and support to target groups and families
Information concerning the range of services and development options available locally
Advice on accessing rights and entitlements
FRCs act as a focal point for onward referrals to main stream service providers
The delivering of education courses and training opportunities
The establishment and maintenance of new community groups to meet local needs
The delivery of services at local level (for example, childcare facilities, after-school clubs, men’s groups, etc)
The provision of counselling and support services to individuals and groups
Developing capacity and leadership within communities
Supporting personal and group development
Practical assistance to individuals and community groups such as access to information technology and office facilities
Practical assistance to existing community groups such as help with organisational structures, assistance with accessing funding or advice on how to address specific social issues
Supporting networking within the community
Contributing to Policy work
Baboró
Common Ground Exhibition 2024
From the cave paintings in Lascaux to the emojis we use today, symbols have been used for thousands of years to tell stories. Each child has a story as unique as they are that is shaped by their name and their family’s own story, language and culture. The exhibition, Common Ground, presented the children in second class' story through symbols imagined by them.
The exhibition was an immersive experience which encouraged those attending to scan the QR codes to gain access to a soundtrack which accompanied the children's work. In this audio you could hear the children's parents speaking in their mother tongue explaining the meaning of their child's name and why they choose that name for their child.
Diversity and inclusion are of the utmost importance to Baboró and Merlin Woods Primary School. Common Ground was a celebration of the many and varied languages and cultures that are such an essential part of the students. It also reminded us, no matter how wonderfully diverse we are, of how much we have in common.
Merlin Woods Sports Club
Every Wednesday - Merlin Woods PS 2:20PM - 3:20 PM
Learning skills through Disney storytelling for girls aged 4-8
From a tiny team of dreamers with a vision to change the nutritional landscape of children in Ireland, to becoming a service that’s available to over 100,000 of your kids daily; it now takes one super of a team! Here at The Lunch Bag, we’re just regular people doing our very best to provide your school community with the best service we can.
We work closely in line with Healthy Ireland and are proud recipients of the Guaranteed Irish Award this year for our commitment to improving communities and ensuring your children are fed with the highest quality of Irish produce.
Ard Family Resource Centre
Creative Clusters 2024
Merlin Woods was successul in our application for Creative Cluster starting in September 2024. Merlin Woods PS will be collaborate with; Merlin College, Scoil Chaitríona Junior and Cuan Na Gaillimhe Community National School. We are so excited to be part of this intiative.
The Creative Clusters initiative for schools in Ireland is designed to foster creativity and collaboration among students and teachers by integrating the arts into the education system. Managed by the Department of Education in partnership with the Arts Council, this program encourages schools to work together in clusters, promoting creative learning environments and innovative teaching practices. Schools in a cluster receive funding and support to develop and implement projects that integrate arts and creativity across the curriculum. The initiative aims to enhance students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills while also building stronger links between schools and their local communities and cultural organizations. Through this initiative, schools can share resources, expertise, and ideas, ultimately enriching the educational experience and nurturing the creative potential of every student.
Merlin Woods Primary School is proud to announce that Múinteoir Rachael has recently attended the renowned Food Dudes training.
This program, designed to promote healthy eating habits among young students, and aligns perfectly with our school's promotion of healthy eating.
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