Support for Ukraine
New Central Hub for Ukraine Donations Opening at Galway Racecourse
Updated 04/03/22
Further information here and at the link below:
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)
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:
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Children's clothes new and used-Marked e.g., Boy 0-3 months/ Girl 2-3 years old
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Nappies
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Antiseptic creams
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Wet wipes
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Toothpaste/soap/toothbrushes
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School supplies, pencils, pencils, marker pens, notebooks, colouring books
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Sanitary items for women
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Women's underwear (new)
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Washing up powder (small boxes)
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Dry food (lentils, buckwheat, stock cubes, dried veg etc)
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Plastic plates, bowls, and cutlery
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Tinned meat and fish.
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Shampoo... wrapped in cling-film or put in plastic sealed bags
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Paracetamol/Ibuprofen
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Milton tablets or equivalent
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New or undamaged-Clothing: trousers and sweatpants, jackets, rain jackets for women, men, children.