Westside Resource Centre

08/06/2026

"Gunsmoke Over Galway" - Historical Talk

On Tuesday 30th June at 10:30am, we welcome historian Pádraig Lenihan to Westside Resource Centre for a talk about the 1641 conflict in which the town of Galway and the fort on Fort Hill chose different sides. Pádraig has just written a book on the subject of those troubled times and the talk is certain to be enlightening and entertaining.

All are welcome to attend, but places are limited. Please book your space by contacting Westside Resource Centre on 091-528325.

This event is brought to you in association with Westside Arts Festival.

05/06/2026

Thanks to Fergal Cushen, Environmental Awareness Officer at Galway City Council for speaking at our recent Open Door event. Fergal has been very supportive of our work and in particular has been a great help in getting the Westside Repair Café up and running. James Coyne, CEO of Westside Resource Centre, said that "Westside is really leading the way with initiatives such as the Westside Repair Café and Climate Action Westside". He stated that "it is great to see such strong cooperation between local community initiatives and Galway City Council".

Galway City Council's Environmental Awareness Officer was at the Westside Resource Centre's Westside "Open Door" event on Tuesday 2 June 2026.

Speaking about all things Environment, including food waste and recycling.

Members of Westside Community Garden and Climate Action Westside attending.

03/06/2026

Repair Café in Westside

Our Repair Café will take place from 3:00pm until 5:00pm next Tuesday 9th June in Westside Resource Centre. The focus of the Westside Repair Café is on clothing. We are promoting an environment that encourages repair in order to reduce clothing waste and allow people to learn new skills in a supportive community setting. You are invited to bring along one item to be repaired with the help of our trusty volunteers. This is an ideal opportunity to learn how to mend your clothes whilst enjoying a social cuppa and a chat.

If you have an item to be mended, please book your slot by contacting Westside Resource Centre on 091-528325.

01/06/2026

The Open Door at Westside Resource Centre

Tomorrow, Tuesday 2nd June at 10:30am, the Open Door welcomes Fergal Cushen, the Environmental Awareness Officer at Galway City Council. Fergal took up the post in December 2023 and has extensive experience of promoting environmental awareness in a community setting. He has worked with many community groups to encourage social learning in order to foster resilience in the local area.

The Open Door is a free event and all are welcome to attend. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

29/05/2026

Would you like to display your art at Westside Art Exhibition this year?
Westside Arts Festival is inviting local artists to take part in this year's exhibition at Westside Resource Centre. A maximum of 2 pieces per artist can be submitted and the deadline for submissions is Friday 19th June.
Looking forward to seeing your artwork!

Would you like to display your art at Westside Art Exhibition this year?

Westside Arts Festival is inviting local artists to take part in this year's exhibition at Westside Resource Centre. A maximum of 2 pieces per artist can be submitted and the deadline for submissions is Friday 19th June.

Looking forward to seeing your artwork!

18/05/2026

Celebrating Africa Day

Westside Resource Centre is hosting a Coffee Morning to celebrate Africa Day on Thursday 28th May from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Come along for a cuppa and help us to support our colleagues in Self Help Africa.

13/05/2026

Small scale hydroelectricity in Galway

Our colleagues at Galway City Community Network have asked us to share the attached poster.

Members of the public are invited to attend one of three workshops to have their say in plans to set up small scale hydroelectric power systems on historic sites along Galway's waterways.

The workshops take place on 21st May, 6th June and 16th June. To register your interest, please visit https://forms.gle/h4EayDy7bwjawidKA or scan the QR code on the poster.

06/05/2026

First Repair Café in Westside

Our inaugural Repair Café will take place from 3:00pm until 5:00pm next Tuesday 12th May in Westside Resource Centre. The focus of the Westside Repair Café is on clothing. We are promoting an environment that encourages repair in order to reduce clothing waste and allow people to learn new skills in a supportive community setting. You are invited to bring along one item to be repaired with the help of our trusty volunteers. This is an ideal opportunity to learn how to mend your clothes whilst enjoying a cuppa and a chat.

Please book your slot by contacting Westside Resource Centre on 091-528325.

01/05/2026

Westside on course for climate action

Climate Action Westside would like to extend our sincere thanks to Jacinta Barrins for her recent climate course at Westside Resource Centre. Climate Action Westside hosted the course over the past five weeks and we hope that all of our members – and indeed the people from across the community who joined us specifically for the course – found it informative and inspirational. All of the participants will come back together for one more meeting in September 2026 at which time our chosen climate actions will be assessed and progress measured. Best of luck to all involved… and keep up the good work.