Sister Ignatia and Alcoholics Anonymous 1889 – 1966 Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine The Drunk’s “Angel of Hope” People who know the history of Alcoholics Anonymous have heard of Dr. Bob Smith and Bill Wilson, credited with founding the organization, but few have heard of the woman who shaped the hospital concept used to… Continue reading Sister Ignatia
Category: Announcements
Secular Meeting
MON TUE WED THU FRI 19:00 SAT SUN Address: The Bungalow, Mervue, Galway. Eircode: H91 D25W Directions: Notes: A 1 hour meeting space for those looking for a secular approach to recovery from alcoholism. Not subject to or bound by religious rule. Group:
Sponsorship
What is sponsorship? Alcoholics Anonymous began with sponsorship. When Bill W., only a few months sober, was stricken with a powerful urge to drink, this thought came to him: “You need another alcoholic to talk to. You need another alcoholic just as much as he needs you!” He found Dr. Bob, who had been trying… Continue reading Sponsorship
Convention 2026
Tà Fàilte Romhaibh – Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd, Sun 4th January 2026 Theme: Know a New Freedom Venue: The Galway Bay Hotel(GPS coordinates: 53.258155, -9.084312). Google Map to Galway Bay Hotel List of local B and B’s CONVENTION 2025 – PROGRAMME THURSDAY 1st January 2026 Ballyvaughan Suite 20:00 – Early Bird Meeting FRIDAY 2nd January… Continue reading Convention 2026
RHD
Trudging the Road to Happy Destiny The quote from A Vision for You reads as follows: “Admit your faults to Him and your fellows. Clear away the wreckage of your past. Give freely of what you find and join us. We shall be with you in the fellowship of the spirit, and you will surely… Continue reading RHD
GSR
A General Service Representative (GSR) is an Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) member who serves as a communication link between their home group and the broader AA service structure, passing information back and forth and helping to shape the fellowship’s future. Qualifications for a GSR typically include at least two years of sobriety, a willingness to serve, the ability to… Continue reading GSR
Fellowship
Galway Area Connect Day!! It will be amazing!! – When: Saturday 13th SeptemberWhere: West Wing, Galway Rd, Kilmore, Tuam, Co. Galway, H54 F660Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm Join Us For Meetings, Fellowship & Connection TOGETHER WE GROW
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Tuam Polish
Polish Speaking AA Group“PŁOMYK” MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 19:00 SUN Address: The Glebe, Tuam Eircode: H54 TR77 Directions: Google Map… GPS: 53.511083, -8.849460 Notes: Group: C
Prayers
First Step PrayerI admit I am powerless. I admit that my life is unmanageable when I try to control it.Help me this day to understand the true meaning of powerlessness. Remove from me all of my denial. Second Step PrayerI pray for an open mind so I may come to believe in a Power greater… Continue reading Prayers