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‘Live from Galway’ virtual concert to aid local charity
Claddagh School of Music is inviting people at home and abroad to join the school's first ever ‘Live from Galway’ virtual Concert in aid...
Galway Simon gets approval to build apartments for older people
The Galway Simon Community has been granted approval for a new housing project for older people with mobility issues.Planning permission has been granted for...
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...
Galway Simon Community issues fundraising appeal ahead of Christmas
Galway Simon Community has issued a fundraising appeal ahead of Christmas in a bid to safeguard their Homelessness Prevention and Housing Services.
The homelessness and...
Record number of people supported by Galway Simon in 2019
Galway Simon Community supported more people last year than ever before through its homelessness and housing services, the charity's 2019 Report has revealed.
In 2019,...
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...
Galway GAA clubs urged to join virtual Sleep Out for Simon
Galway GAA has called on clubs across the county to take part in Galway Simon's Virtual Sleep Out in October, in support of those...
Sleep Out for Simon welcomes new community team for annual event
Galway Simon Community has welcomed Oranmore-Maree as a new Community Team for their annual Sleep Out for Simon event which will take place virtually...
Galway Simon welcomes latest decrease in homelessness figures
Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community has welcomed the decrease in the number of people living in emergency accommodation in the West, but has...
Sleep Out for Simon goes virtual to fight homelessness!
Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has launched their annual Sleep Out for Simon event with a new focus, the homelessness fundraiser is going virtual.Normally,...
Youth homelessness on the rise in Galway
Galway Simon Community has expressed concerns that homelessness among young people is increasing in Galway and the charity has called for the new government...
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...
Galway Simon asks people to hold onto charity shop donations
The Galway Simon Community has closed both of its charity shops in the city, but is asking people to hold onto anything they were...
Galway TD urges people to “go the extra mile” supporting charities during crisis
Galway East TD Seán Canney is urging people "go the extra mile" in supporting charities, when their services are more in...
Local A Capella group raise almost €50k for the fight against homelessness with Christmas concerts
Local music group the A Capella Knights recently celebrated raising almost €50k for homelessness services in Galway.Each...
Galway Simon says affordable accommodation at “critical level”
The supply of affordable accommodation to rent in Galway is at a critical level according to the latest housing report from the Galway Simon...
Photography book sales raise €14,000 for Galway Simon Community
Long standing Simon Community supporter, Vincent Butler, produced a book of photography last year called ‘Sixty Photographs for Simon’.
This stunning photography contains, you guessed...
Knights Before Christmas concert returns in aid of Galway Simon
The annual ‘Knights Before Christmas Concert’ returns again this year to the Galway Cathedral to support the Galway Simon Community.
The Galway based A Capella...
Local coffee shop celebrates first anniversary by donating proceeds to the Galway Simon Community
The Knocknacarra coffee shop Baby Ground & Co recently celebrated their first year in business with a charity give back to the Galway Simon...
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