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COPE Galway News and Updates

Read our latest media releases and statements, expert articles and blogs. Our news section provides updates on our services, advocacy positions and our work in the community.

For press enquiries and information on issues relating to homelessness, domestic abuse and supports for older people, please email Colette Coughlan at news@copegalway.ie

Read our latest media releases and articles

  • 8 October 2025

    Too many left behind in a budget of lost opportunities – COPE Galway responds to Budget 2026.

    New Release. 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. “It is difficult to see how Government was unable to do more, given an overall €9.4 billion budget package…”

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  • 30 September 2025

    Galway Celebrates Local Ageing Local Heroes – Positive Ageing Week 2025

    This week is Positive Ageing Week (29 September – 3 October) – an annual celebration of the vital and varied contributions of older people in our communities and an opportunity to challenge ageism. 

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  • 29 September 2025

    Budget 2026 Must Address Record Homelessness – COPE Galway

    COPE Galway urges calls for Budget 2026 to address record homelessness with decisive action to protect children, families, and priorities the needs of the most marginalised. Our pre-budget submission highlights rising homelessness, calls for targeted housing investment and more pathways to long-term tenancies.

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  • 30 January 2025

    Thank You to the Galway Community.

    The Galway community embodies the spirit of ‘meitheal’ – neighbours coming together so no one faces life’s challenges alone. COPE Galway is deeply woven into its fabric.

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  • 7 January 2025

    Leading Homeless and Housing Groups call for key actions on homelessness to be included in the next Programme for Government

    COPE Galway, a member of the Irish Homeless Policy Group, joins leading homeless and housing organizations in calling for 10 key actions on homelessness to be included in the next Programme for Government.

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  • 5 December 2024

    Business Leaders to raise vital funds for COPE Galway, as local homeless crisis intensifies. 

    44 Galway Business Leaders are preparing their sleeping bags to raise funds for COPE Galway’s Homeless Services.  

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  • 9 October 2024

    Sustainable Funding Crucial as COPE Galway Faces 16% Rise in Demand

    COPE Galway’s work supported 3,427 people in the Galway community last year. In its 2023 Annual Report, launched this week, the charity reports that it successfully responded to a 16% increase in demand across its Homeless, Domestic Abuse and Senior Support Services.

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  • 1 October 2024

    COPE Galway Responds to Budget 2025 Announcements 

    There have been welcome announcements in today’s Budget 2025, but not enough support targeted at people on lowest incomes.

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  • COPE Galway Domestic Abuse Service logo

    We can expect to live for approximately 20 years after the current retirement age of 65, with many of those years in good health.

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  • 11 September 2024

    Government must tackle social disadvantage in Budget 2025

    Budget 2025 must include targeted measures to address the root causes of poverty and inequality faced by so many in our communities.

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  • 5 September 2024

    Galway City Experiencing Highest Social Housing Need Nationally 

    Urgent call from local charities COPE Galway, Galway Simon Community, Threshold and No. 4 Youth Service, to increase social housing delivery in Galway.

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  • 18 January 2024

    A Heartfelt Thank You to the Galway Community

    COPE Galway thanks Galway community for their generosity in supporting families and individuals who reached out to the charity’s homeless, domestic abuse and older people services for support.

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