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Fifty-one business leaders to Sleep Out for COPE Galway as homelessness reaches crisis levels
As the homelessness crisis in Galway and across the West continues to intensify, 51 business leaders are this week preparing to spend a night on Shop Street to raise essential funds for COPE Galway’s Homeless Services.
Homeless man broke into house 'seeking shelter'
A homeless man who broke into an empty house on College Road in Galway because he had nowhere to sleep was sentenced to six months in prison when he appeared before Galway District Court this week.
COPE Galway says too many left behind, in response to Budget
COPE Galway has described Budget 2026 as a missed opportunity that fails to meet the scale of Ireland’s social challenges, particularly in addressing the worsening homelessness crisis.
Homeless woman with 169 convictions gets on well in prison environment
A woman well known to Gardaí had to be physically removed from on top of another female she was in an altercation with in full public view during rush hour at Eyre Square, Galway District Court heard. Her solicitor told the Court his client, who has 196 previous convictions, got on well in the prison environment.
Budget 2026 must address record homelessness says COPE Galway
National homelessness figures for August, published last Friday, show yet another increase, with 16,353 now in emergency accommodation. According to COPE Galway, the upcoming Budget must prioritise addressing the needs of the most marginalised, including the people behind these unacceptable numbers.
Galway Simon conference on older people retiring into homelessness
As part of Simon Week 2025, Galway Simon Community is to host a conference on homelessness among older people.
Galway Simon conference on older people retiring into homelessness
As part of Simon Week 2025, Galway Simon Community is to host a conference on homelessness among older people.
€4m funding boost aims to end long-term homelessness in city
Galway city is set to receive €4 million in funding as part of a new €50 million national housing acquisitions programme aimed at moving families and vulnerable individuals out of long-term emergency accommodation.
Galway Simon Community raises awareness of Women in Homelessness
As it celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Galway Simon Community is drawing attention to the increasing number of women experiencing homelessness in our community.
Charities combine to highlight Galway City’s spiralling social housing need
Local charities Galway Simon Community, COPE Galway, Threshold and No. 4 Youth Service have united this week in a call on Government and Galway City Council to urgently increase Galway City’s social housing supply.
