Claddagh Report CLADDAGH SENIORS The Claddagh Seniors group (right) went exploring south in the last two months. In May they ventured to Fremantle where they had a ramble around Fishing Boat Harbour and an excellent fish and chips lunch. In June, the group took a bus trip to Mandurah where they had traditional Irish fare for lunch at Murphy’s Irish Pub. It reminded many of summer holidays spent in Mandurah over the years. Our good friends at the Irish Theatre Players hosted the Claddagh Seniors in June at the matinee of the 2021 One Act Plays. This was the second ITP performance the Seniors have enjoyed this year and they were once again impressed with the great stories and high standard of acting. The Claddagh Seniors group will be meeting up again soon for their traditional Christmas in July meal. If you would like to join them for a great celebration or if you know a senior from the Irish community who would like to attend the group’s events you can register by calling Patricia Bratton of the Seniors Subcommittee on 0417 099 801 / 08 9345 3530 or by contacting Claddagh Coordinator Anne Wayne on admin@claddagh.org.au / 08 9249 9213. 62 | THE IRISH SCENE
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CLADDAGH DIGITAL TRAINING FOR SENIORS Following last year’s very successful ‘Digital Training for Seniors’ project we are pleased to announce that Claddagh will offer more training in 2021. Participants will learn how to use email, popular messaging apps, social media and video conferencing apps so they can stay in touch with family and friends wherever they are in the world. All senior members of the Irish community are invited to attend these trainings which will take place once a month between June and November 2021. month between June and November 2021. Contact Claddagh Coordinator Anne Wayne on admin@claddagh.org.au/08 9249 9213 for more information and to register for a workshop.
CLADDAGH VISA CLINICS Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Claddagh have received many requests for help from the Irish community in Perth in relation to migration matters – primarily staying in Australia lawfully or applying for travel exemptions to return to Ireland. We are lucky to have two migration agents amongst our dedicated group of volunteers and they have helped us since March 2020 to answer questions and develop infographics with key information. Funding from the Irish government’s Emigrant Support Programme also enabled us to offer three free visa clinics for members of the Irish community in May and June 2021. At each clinic, Patricia Halley
