ATHLONE STUDENT UNION OFFICERS

Your SU represents you on numerous councils and committees on many levels. We strive to make sure you get the best deal possible when it comes to your education and your welfare. We are also active members of USI, where we work on national campaigns relating to social, economic and academic issues.

Amelia Lown

President

Amelia is the chief executive officer and principle spokesperson for the Students Union. Amelia is responsible for administering, operating and leading the Union on a day-today basis and for negotiating on its behalf with external organisations. The President represents all students for TUS on all the major decision-making bodies within TUS, including Governing Body, Academic Council and multiple other boards/committees. The President represents, advocates and supports all TUS Students’ Union members.

Jos Gjibels

Deputy President for Postgraduate Affairs

Jos is the representative for all postgraduate students at TUS. Jos works closely with postgraduate students, offering support on academic and welfare issues, representing postgraduate students on Academic Council, Governing Body, and multiple boards and committees. Jos chairs the Postgraduate Students Committee and creates events and initiatives for postgraduates on campus.

Dara Lenihan

Deputy President for the Midlands

Dara is responsible for all educational matters on the campus such as grants queries, exam issues and fee’s etc. Dara also deals directly with class representatives and coordinates the meetings. Dara runs education campaign’s and events throughout the year so make sure to get involved where and when you can!

Malcolm McDonagh

Vice President for Education (Athlone)

Malcolm is responsible for all educational matters on the campus such as grants queries, exam issues and fee’s etc. Malcolm also deals directly with class representatives and coordinates the meetings. Malcolm runs education campaign’s and events throughout the year so make sure to get involved where and when you can!

Kirstie Duffley

VP Welfare Athlone

Kirstie is responsible for all welfare matters on the Athlone campus such as accommodation, mental health, etc. If you’re having any trouble, or just need to ask a question, get in touch with Kirstie!

Help & Support Available

TUS Counselling service

Email: counselling.midlands@tus.ie

TUS Student Supports

https://tus.ie/student-support/

Student Resource Centre Website:

https://tus.ie/student-support/athlone-student-resource-centre/

Health Centre

Tel: 090 64 68063

Appointments:

A ‘walk-in’ nurse-led service is provided daily during term-time.
Monday – Thursday 10.00-12.00 14.00-16.00 Friday 10.00-12.00

MIDOC provides an out of hours medical service between 6pm -8am and at weekends via 1800 302 702.

Medical Emergency 999/112

Chaplaincy Service

Fr Shay Casey Email: seamus.case@tus.ie

TUS Disability Supports Lisa Hanlon

Email: lisa.hanlon@tus.ie or disability.midlands@tus.ie

The Disability Office is located in room D22 on the Athlone main campus along the Student Resource Centre/D corridor

Contact Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 4.30pm

Website: https://tus.ie/access-services/midlands/disability-support/

Out of Hour Medical

MIDOC provides an out of hours medical service between 6pm -8am and at weekends 1800 302 702.

Athlone Midlands Crisis Help Centre

1800 306 600
Townhouse Centre,
St Mary’s Square,
Loughanaskin,
Athlone,
Co.Westmeath

The Dancing Soul Therapy Centre

Phone: (090) 649 0607
Email: info@thedancingsoul.ie

Athlone and Midland Samaritans

Free phone: 116 123
Local number: (090) 6473133

3 Court Devenish
Athlone
Co. Westmeath

Esker House Athlone

(Domestic Abuse)

Email: info@eskerhouse.ie
Tel: (090) 6474122

CADS (Community Alcohol & Drug Service)

Tel: 090 064 24820
Email: sec.cadsathlone@hse.ie

Primary Care Centre
Clonbursk
Athlone
Co. Westmeath

Text 50808 (Mental Health Text Service)

– Text ‘TUS’ to 50808

HSE (Health Service Executive)

-Accident & Emergency relating to either mental health or physical health.

www.hse.ie

Samaritans

www.samaritans.org
Free phone: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org

Aware

(Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder & Anxiety)
www.aware.ie
Tel: 1800 80 48 48

National Suicide Helpline (Pieta House)

1800 247 247

Pieta House

(Suicide & Self-harm)
www.pieta.ie
Tel: 01 623 5606

Grow

(Mental Health support and Recovery)
www.grow.ie
Tel: 1890 474 474

Bodywhys

(Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland)
www.bodywhys.ie
Tel: 1890 474 474

Irish Advocacy Network

(Peer advocacy in mental health)
www.irishadvocacynetwork.com
Tel: 01 872 8684

IACP

(Counselling &Psychotherapy)
www.iacp.ie
Tel: 01 230 3536

Irish Council for Psychotherapy

(Counselling & Psychotherapy)
www.psychotherapycouncil.ie
Tel: 01 905 8698

Shine

(Supporting people effected by mental ill health) www.shine.ie

Mental Health

Your Psychological and Emotional Well-Being

Educational Support

We provide educational advice, support and assistance you require throughout the academic year.

Grants & Fees

Fees, grants, exam prep or anything education related Kevin is your man to contact at sueducation@su.tus.ie

Healthy Diet

Healthy eating will improve the way you feel both mentally and physically. For more information visit http://www.greatfood.ie/

Sexual Health

The Union also provides sexual health services by providing any student condoms, lubricant, sanitary products and referral services.

Accommodation

Niall offers advice and support with student accommodation and will guide you in the right direction.

Information

We also offer information regarding finance, transport, academic information, COVID-19 guides and much more!

What Improvements would you like to see?

We are always looking to improve your students union We want to hear from you

ATHLONE STUDENT UNION OFFICERS

Amelia Lown

Jos Gjibels

Dara Lenihan

Malcolm McDonagh

Kirstie Duffley

Help & Support Available

Mental Health

Educational Support

Grants & Fees

Healthy Diet

Sexual Health

Accommodation

Information

What Improvements would you like to see?

Contact information

Contact information

Contact information

Step 1: Personal Information

Step 2: Property Details

Step 3: Utilities Covered in Rent

Step 4: Property Suitable for

Step 5: Shared Facilities

Step 6: Private Facilities

Step 7: Mobility

Step 8: Safety & Security

ATHLONE STUDENT UNION OFFICERS

Amelia Lown

Jos Gjibels

Dara Lenihan

Malcolm McDonagh

Kirstie Duffley

Help & Support Available

Mental Health

Educational Support

Grants & Fees

Healthy Diet

Sexual Health

Accommodation

Information

What Improvements would you like to see?

Contact information

Contact Us

Contact information

Contact Us

Contact information

Step 1: Personal Information

Step 2: Property Details

Step 3: Utilities Covered in Rent

Step 4: Property Suitable for

Step 5: Shared Facilities

Step 6: Private Facilities

Step 7: Mobility

Step 8: Safety & Security

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