Galway community repurposes old building as hub for Ukrainian refugees

[Sherman A1]

A disused school building in Newbridge, Co Galway, has been converted into a hub to receive Ukrainian refugees.

The communities of Newbridge and Ballygar came together to prepare the building, which closed 11 years ago.

A new kitchen was fitted and heating and electricity systems were reinstalled, and the building was also repainted.

It is hoped that the building will provide temporary accommodation to Ukrainians arriving in the area, as well as a space for people to meet and socialise.

https://www.rte.ie/news/connacht/2022/0315/1286504-newbridge-galway/

[hlthe2b]

1. I love the Irish...

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

2. 👍🏼☘️

That's the area my ancestors hail from.
☘️

[Sherman A1]

4. Mine are from County Cork

not too far away.

[JustAnotherGen]

3. Cool

My african american dad's great grandfather came from there. Lived to be 107 - so my dad got a lot of time with him. People would chuckle at his Irish and Scottish prayers, toasts, and tales of Fae when we were little kids. That ancestor's father was an Irish man and his mother was a Scot (Aberdeen) - so this 'black American' family has deep ties and affinity towards their Celtic roots.

Go Republic of Ireland Go!!!!!