The Diocese of Galway, Kilfenora & Kilmacduagh is committed to best practice in the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, particularly when involved in Church related activities. It is our aim to safeguard, respect and value the dignity and well-being of every child, young person and vulnerable adult involved in church-related activities.

Child Protection Officer

Mr Kevin Duffy

Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 
Newtownsmyth, Galway
+353-87-6141736
+353-91-565066
kduffy.cpo@galwaydiocese.ie

Child Protection Office

Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 
Árus de Brún, 
Newtownsmith
, Galway
+353-091-575051
galwaydiocesecpo@eircom.net

Office Hours
: Monday-Friday
 10:00 to 13:00

Administrator
: Ms. Ita O'Mahony

Trainers
: Fr Michael Brennan
; Sr Aileen Murphy

Diocesan Delegated Persons: 
Mr Kevin Duffy; 
Mrs Eileen Kelly (contact details below)

Child Protection Policy

The Diocesan policy, Safeguarding children and young people, is available to download:

Safeguarding Children and Young People

Have you a concern?

If you have a concern in relation to safeguarding of children, please contact one of our Diocesan Designated Persons, the HSE or the Gardaí:

Mr Kevin Duffy

Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 
Newtownsmyth, Galway
+353-85-7748324

Mrs Eileen Kelly

Diocesan Pastoral Centre, 
Newtownsmyth, 
Galway
+353-85-1112660

HSE Galway
+353-91-546370/546366

HSE Clare

+353-65-6863907

Your local Garda Station

Emergency Services
: dial 999 or 112

Forms

1. Application form for work in church-related activities
2. Declaration of workers in church-related activities
3. Garda vetting application form
4. Diocesan safeguarding policy sign-up form
5. Group activity application form and consent form
6. Specific event or activity consent form
7. Accident or incident report form
8. General complaints form
9. Form for recording disclosures or concerns about abuse