Thurles 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.

Gearóid Folan

Deputy President for the Midwest

Gearóid acts as line manager for the Midwest campuses. Gearóid over see’s the work of the Vice-Presidents in the Midwest region: Moylish, Clonmel, Clare Street and Ennis, while assisting with the work of the President, ensuring operations of the Union are effective and efficient.

Paddy Carey

Vice President for Education & Welfare (Thurles & Clonmel)

Paddy is responsible educational matters on the Thurles and Clonmel campuses such as grants queries, exam issues and fee’s, as well as welfare issues such as accommodation and health. If you’re on the Thurles or Clonmel campus and have a question on any of these, do get in touch with Paddy!

Help & Support Available

TUS Midwest Student Counselling Service

Email for inquiries: counselling.midwest@tus.ie
Phone number for inquiries: 061 293 129

https://tus.ie/counselling/midwest/

TUS Student Supports

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

TUS Midwest Access and Disability Services:

Email for disability office

disability.midwest@tus.ie

Website and contact details:

https://tus.ie/access-services/midwest/

TUS Midwest Chaplaincy & Pastoral Care

Phone number: 061 293 302
Email Pastoral Care Coordinator,

Joseph Walsh, at: joseph.walsh@tus.ie

TUS Student Pastoral:

https://tus.ie/pastoral-care/

Nearest Doctor Thurles

Call Dr. Liam Collins on (0504) 21155

Emergency Out of Hours Service Contact

Contact Shannon Doc (1818) 123500 €50

Jigsaw Tipperary

G2 Innovation Works 3, Tipperary Technology Park, Thurles, Co. Tipperary E41 XF75
Tel: 061 974 510
Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm
Fri 9am-4pm

More details for jigsaw can be found at:

https://jigsaw.ie/location/tipperary/

Community Mental Health Teams North Tipperary (CMHT)

Thurles HSE CMHC, St. Mary’s Health Centre,
Parnell St, Thurles, County Tipperary E41 PN20
Tel: 0504 27617
Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm
Fri 9am-4pm

HSE Mid West North Tipperary Drug and Alcohol Service

Kenyon Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Tel: 067 46512

More details for HSE can be found at:

www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/addiction/midwestaddiction/

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

Thurles Student Union Officers

Amelia Lown

Jos Gjibels

Gearóid Folan

Paddy Carey

Help & Support Available

https://tus.ie/counselling/midwest/

disability.midwest@tus.ie

https://tus.ie/access-services/midwest/

Joseph Walsh, at: joseph.walsh@tus.ie

https://tus.ie/pastoral-care/

https://jigsaw.ie/location/tipperary/

www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/addiction/midwestaddiction/

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: Facilities Provided in Shared Spaces

Step 6: Facilities Provided in Bedroom

Step 7: Accessibility

Step 8: Safety & Security

Thurles Student Union Officers

Amelia Lown

Jos Gjibels

Gearóid Folan

Paddy Carey

Help & Support Available

https://tus.ie/counselling/midwest/

disability.midwest@tus.ie

https://tus.ie/access-services/midwest/

Joseph Walsh, at: joseph.walsh@tus.ie

https://tus.ie/pastoral-care/

https://jigsaw.ie/location/tipperary/

www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/addiction/midwestaddiction/

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: Facilities Provided in Shared Spaces

Step 6: Facilities Provided in Bedroom

Step 7: Accessibility

Step 8: Safety & Security

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