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City council honours Damian Browne at civic reception

A Civic Reception was held by Galway City Council on Monday to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Galway rower Damian Browne. Mayor of Galway City,...

Homelessness continues to rise across West

Galway Simon Community has warned that it is highly concerned with the continuing upward spiral of homelessness across the west of Ireland. The charity attributes...

History made as Damian Browne comes ashore in precarious circumstances

Damian Browne has become the first person in history to row from New York to Galway after coming ashore just before 1am this morning. In...

Students’ Union announces charity partners for 2022/23

University of Galway Students’ Union has announced that its charity partners for the 2022/23 academic year will be Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway...

Family homelessness almost back to peak levels

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has highlighted concerns about the number of families in emergency accommodation following the latest homelessness statistics. The number of families...

Two become One crossing the Atlantic

The incredible undertaking of two men rowing across the Atlantic to Galway Bay has become even more challenging, as it is now down to...

Rents continue to spiral upwards across the West says local charity

Galway Simon Community has said that the number of people at risk of homelessness in the West is continuing to rise. The charity says rents...

Concerns raised about increase in homelessnesss in West

Concerns have been raised by a local charity about further increases in the number of people living in Emergency Accommodation in the West of...

Local musicians record songs at iconic locations for new film

Local musicians have recorded a range of beloved Galway songs at iconic locations across the city for an unmissable film which will premier next...

Helping Haircuts to hold first fundraising event next week

Local charitable initiative Helping Haircuts is hosting its first ever fundraising event next week, in aid of Galway Simon Community. Helping Haircuts, a non-profit, youth-led initiative...

Concerns raised about those facing homelessness this Christmas

Concerns have been raised about the stress and mental strain facing those in emergency accommodation in the West in the run up to Christmas.   New...

Evening of opera, oratorio & festive favourites for local charity

A virtual evening of opera, oratorio, chamber music and festive favourites will be held in Oranmore next weekend in aid of Galway Simon Community. The...

Over €100k awarded for improvement of city community facilities

Over €100,000 in grants has been awarded to 20 different charities, sports clubs, and community groups in Galway City. The funding approved by the city...

Jail sentence for stealing from charity shops, hospital nurses, and man in a wheelchair

A woman received an 18 month prison sentence for a long run of stealing and shoplifting that included stealing from charity shops, staff at...

Stitches’ new owner using clothing company to combat Covid and homelessness

When Stitches Clothing, Alterations and Repairs was taken over by Galway mother Chris Roche this summer, her first port of call was to help...

Plans to knock derelict Newcastle building for apartments for older people

The Galway Simon Community is seeking planning permission to demolish a derelict building, and build new apartments for older people in its place. The plans...

City Council approves funding for 24 COVID-19 response projects by community groups

Galway City Council has awarded funding of €38,265 under Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Emergency Fund to 24 projects by community and voluntary groups. This...

4% decrease in number of people in Emergency Accommodation in the West

There has been a 4% decrease in the number of people in Emergency Accommodation in the West in April 2020, compared the same time...

Feeding the Tribe: Hospitality group serves over 1,000 meals to front line staff

Tribe Hospitality in Galway have been extending their tribe to provide over 1,000 meals to front line medical workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Over 12...

Coronavirus: Local charity protecting people who are homeless

Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community has said it is concerned about the escalating COVID-19 crisis. But the charity has assured that it is doing...

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