The sewing classes in the Eglinton Hotel are proving to be enormously popular amongst residents. Residents have been busy knitting with Mary McCarthy, the faciliatator. A big well done to all involved.
A regular Online Magazine providing News stories and important Information on a range of issues including Educational & Health Programmes, Support Services/Agencies, & important Contact details. The service is maintained by asylum seeker volunteers living in the Galway region
- Eglinton Asylum Seekers' Accommodation Centre Newsletter
- This information website forms an Online Newsletter for the asylum-seeking residents of the Eglinton Accommodation Centre in Galway City. It was set up initially as part of the work carried out within the Internet courses organised for the centre's residents by the Outreach section of the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) at NUI Galway assisted by the HSE's Public Health Nurse and the Health Promotion offices. The programme of events outlined in this newsletter is compiled by a working committee comprising asylum seekers, representatives of the different Health Services Executive (HSE) departments, SPARK, DERI Outreach & the GRSG.
Sections
- Christmas Parties 2009
- Our Local Library
- Volunteering Jobs in Galway
- Legal, Justice & Government
- Christmas Children's Party 2008
- Christmas Adult Party 2008
- Christmas Party 2007 Eglinton Photos
- Health Services & Support
- Families: Services & Activities
- Adults- Information
- Teenage News
- Language Classes & Translation Services
- Stories of Asylum Seekers
- Calendar of Events
- Useful Contact Addresses (Health, Legal etc)
- Christmas Party 2006, Eglinton Hotel- Photos
- Eglinton Hotel Accommodation Centre
- Maps: main Irish Cities(Dublin, Cork, Galway...)
Previous Articles
- Irish Dancing & African Fashion at Eglinton Residents' AGM 2007!
- Sexual Health Information
- Guide On Doctor Care for Asylum Seekers Published
- Emma's New Baby Christened
- Santa & Mayor's Visit- Christmas 2006
- Galway Volunteer Centre Opens
- University Reception for Asylum Seekers
- Student Volunteers for Computer Room
- Galway Asylum Seekers' Website launched
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