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March 12 2009

Oranmore job creation initiative to tap into local skills
BY MARY O'CONNOR A new initiative aimed at tackling the jobs' crisis by tapping into the wealth of skills and ideas in a local community is being spearheaded by Senator Fidelma Healy Eames and two other local women. The three Oranmore based women - Gerardine Costello, Margaret Kearns and the Fine Gael senator - say Job Creation Oranmore is at the startup stage. It is designed to help people who may have recently lost their jobs, are at risk of losing their jobs or have a business which is struggling to stay alive, according to Senator Healy Eames. "Together we are aware of the amount of jobs being lost in Galway, many not highlighted at all, and the crisis of confidence and loss that this is causing all around us. In my office I am meeting people under a lot of stress and worried sick about how they will meet their bills and keep their homes. Their savings are fast running out. "Soon they will have no reserves left and the social welfare doesn't even meet their mortgage not to mind their living costs, food, heating and cost of sending kids to school. Others come in with a new business idea wondering how to take it forward. They are all grasping at straws in the hope that they will find something to lead them into an income to meet their financial commitments." Job Creation Oranmore will provide free advice from a range of experts, (eg, solicitor, retired bank manager, accountancy firm, counsellor, trainer and business people) as well as a bank of business ideas. These may suit people in different situations, for example, part-time income opportunities, help to set up your own business, how to access seed and venture capital, she explains. "A few weeks ago we sat down and came to the conclusion that the solutions just aren't coming from Government. We are haemorraging jobs and there is no job creation strategy. The only way forward is to figure out ways to help ourselves. This is really hopeful and positive. So far we are absolutely delighted with the number of people willing to give of their time and advice free to help others." The project will be launched with an open day shortly. Meanwhile people seeking help or who are willing to help should contact Carolyn at (091) 768466.

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If you are looking for a pet, please check out these gorgeous animals looking for homes. While we can only show you a sample here, please check our website www.galwayspca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals, and a donation is required. Our office number is (091) 563631, our sanctuary number is (090) 9676397. Please leave a message and the staff will return your call. We ask people leaving telephone numbers to say them slowly as we are having difficulty with people flying through their number, and when it is replayed it is impossible to know what the person is saying. If giving directions, please give them from Galway to the location in question. You can also e-mail us at gspca@eircom.net Todd is a male lurcher, a favourite of everyone at the sanctuary. He has his nose in everyone's business and a place in everyone's heart. He has an inquisitive nature but gets on well with other dogs. Phone (090) 9676397. Bo is a sporty little fellow. He loves to play leapfrog and jump many times his height. His best buddy is Patches and they love to play in the early morning frost. Bo is
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friendly, good on a lead, and loves company. Phone (090) 9676397. Patches is well equipped for the cold weather with a warm winter coat and a warm heart beneath it. A quiet yet friendly dog, Patches deserves a quiet home to call his own. Phone (090) 9676397. Duchess is an extremely friendly German shepherd. She has boundless youthful energy to burn off on walks or playing, but you will be rewarded by all the love she has to give. Phone (090) 9676397. The bad weather is back so don't forget to give outdoor animals extra bedding. Also the wild birds need a little help and finally our friends the swans could do with some help as well.

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