COPE Galway News

COPE Galway CEO, Michael Smyth has warned of the effects of the worsening crisis environment within which COPE Galway supports people across the community, while demand for services accelerates. At the online launch of their…

The report will reveal that the local charity supported 2,885 people in Galway city and county across its Homelessness, Domestic Abuse and Senior Support services in 2021.

Galway Art Club Exhibition Reflects Joyful Possibilities of Positive Ageing.

Nationally, the number living in emergency accommodation in August 2022 is up 32% year on year compared to the same month in 2021.

Kieran Walsh Professor of Ageing & Public Policy and Director of the Irish Centre for Social Gerontology University of Galway with Jacquie Lynskey Head of Senior Support Service, Cope Galway and Prof Rose Anne Kenny…

Local Heroes Celebrate Positive Ageing Week This Positive Ageing Week (September 26-30) is an opportunity for our community to shine a light on the positive aspects of ageing and the vast and varied contributions of…

“Budget 2023 needs to be effective, whatever about being early,” – COPE Galway COPE Galway, in its Pre-Budget Submission, is highlighting that the cost of living crisis is compounding the already precarious living circumstance of…

COPE Galway saw 24 additional families entering homelessness across Galway City and County in the first 5 months of 2022.

COPE Galway saw 24 additional families entering homelessness across Galway City and County in the first 5 months of 2022.

Recognition event held during National Volunteering Week (16-22 May) to recognise the invaluable contribution made by the local charity’s ‘tribe’ of almost 200 volunteers.

New initiative by COPE Galway Domestic Abuse Service supported by An Garda Síochána, emphasises need for the entire community to be a safe space for women.

“Seeing these 50 Business Leaders come together and witnessing the encouragement of their friends, colleagues and family, really brought home the commitment and unity of our community in supporting our work and our clients.”