Solas first opened its doors to the public in September 2005. We aim to respond quickly and efficiently to whatever needs arise in our community. Our daily activities are many and varied. We help and support people in our area with services such as:
John Middleton
Manager/Co-Ordinator
Manager/Co-Ordinator
John hails from Sligo and is the Manager/Co-ordinator of Solas Family Resource Centre. He holds a Masters Degree in Community Development from University of Wales, Swansea and has been working in the area of Community Development/Family Support for the past forty years.
What he enjoys most about his work with Solas FRC is the variety of people he meets every day, working with the Board of Directors and other staff members in responding to the issues and concerns of the community.
He is an early riser and can be found most mornings in the swimming pool at 6.45am
What he enjoys most about his work with Solas FRC is the variety of people he meets every day, working with the Board of Directors and other staff members in responding to the issues and concerns of the community.
He is an early riser and can be found most mornings in the swimming pool at 6.45am
Maura Egan
Financial Administrator
Financial Administrator
Maura came to work in Solas Family Resource Centre in 2006 and she brought a wealth of experience from her previous jobs in Galway Family Guidance and Castlebar Counselling & Therapy Centre.
She has a Diploma in Community Development from NUIG. As well as Financial Administrator, Maura is involved in various aspects of the work of the FRC like The Rainbows Programme, The Meals on Wheels Service and The Network Opposing Violence Against Women.
She also works face to face with people coming in to the Centre. Maura is passionate about her job and the highlight of her working day is when she knows she has made a difference in someone’s life and that person leaves Solas with more hope and light in their life.
Maura encourages people to call to Solas Family Resource Centre for a chat and a cuppa!
She has a Diploma in Community Development from NUIG. As well as Financial Administrator, Maura is involved in various aspects of the work of the FRC like The Rainbows Programme, The Meals on Wheels Service and The Network Opposing Violence Against Women.
She also works face to face with people coming in to the Centre. Maura is passionate about her job and the highlight of her working day is when she knows she has made a difference in someone’s life and that person leaves Solas with more hope and light in their life.
Maura encourages people to call to Solas Family Resource Centre for a chat and a cuppa!
Mia Joyce-Walsh
Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Mia is originally from Galway city and is the Administrator/Communications Officer for Solas. She has a B.A. in Public and Social Policy from NUI Galway and a Master’s in Irish Politics from Queens University Belfast.
She also holds certificates in Print Journalism and Radio Programme Production. Previous to this role Mia worked in the area of youth work for ten years. She runs the social media accounts for Solas as well as dealing with callers to centre and enquiries over the phone and through email.
Mia loves working with people and enjoys being able to make a difference in the community. Mia is a keen football, rugby and tennis fan and also loves photography and theatre.
She also holds certificates in Print Journalism and Radio Programme Production. Previous to this role Mia worked in the area of youth work for ten years. She runs the social media accounts for Solas as well as dealing with callers to centre and enquiries over the phone and through email.
Mia loves working with people and enjoys being able to make a difference in the community. Mia is a keen football, rugby and tennis fan and also loves photography and theatre.
Breege Duffy
Support Worker
Support Worker
Breege is originally from Mayo but resides in Galway now.
She has a background in the Accounts area and has spent the past 25 years working in Finance in Thermo King.
She has been working in Solas since May 2021. She likes all sports especially rugby, soccer, hurling, football and tennis.
She enjoys working in Solas and likes meeting people from all walks of life.
She has a background in the Accounts area and has spent the past 25 years working in Finance in Thermo King.
She has been working in Solas since May 2021. She likes all sports especially rugby, soccer, hurling, football and tennis.
She enjoys working in Solas and likes meeting people from all walks of life.