COPE Galway News

Read our latest news releases and media statements.

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

  • 25 November 2021

    COPE Galway Marks 16 Days of Action on Violence against Women

    COPE Galway Domestic Abuse Service invites you to ‘Carry the bag, share the load’ in support of women of all walks of life who experience domestic abuse.

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  • 18 November 2021

    Register Now for COPE Galway Christmas Swim

    Register online now! COPE Galway has launched their annual Christmas Swim, a hybrid event taking place during Christmas week from 20-26 December. It includes a “live event” on Christmas morning.

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  • 17 November 2021

    Record Number of Business Leaders to Sleep Out for COPE Galway

    Close to 50 business leaders have signed up to take part in COPE Galway’s Business Leaders’ Sleep Out, now in its 10th year. Each participant is running their own fundraising campaign and seeks your support to raise funds for COPE Galway’s homeless services.

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  • 4 November 2021

    Business Leaders Urged to Join Fight Against Homelessness

    Galway Business Leaders urged to Sleep Out on Galway’s Shop Street – so others don’t have to.

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  • 2 October 2021

    Modh Eile House Wins ICSH Allianz Community Housing Award 2021

    COPE Galway has described this achievement as a success for all of Galway to take pride in and a recognition of the importance the people of the city and county place on protecting and supporting women and children who experience Domestic Abuse.

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  • 29 September 2021

    ‘Housing for All’ critical to Budget 2022

    With over 400 people relying on homeless accommodation on one night, ”Housing for All’ is critical to Budget 2022 in making a real difference to tackling Galway’s housing crisis.

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  • 21 September 2021

    Positive Ageing Week – September 27 to 1 October, 2021

    Positive Ageing Week is all about shining a light on people in older age who are active, engaged, enthusiastic, healthy, and who are making a big difference in the lives of our families, neighbourhoods and communities.

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  • 8 September 2021

    2,616 People Supported in Galway in 2020

    ‘Now is the time to build on the positive, successful measures introduced during Covid-19 response’ 

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  • 31 March 2021

    379 People Avail of Emergency and Transitional Accommodation on One Night

    Homelessness and the threat of it in Galway has not gone away. 171 adults and 168 children availed of COPE Galway’s emergency and transitional accommodation on the night of the Spring Equinox 2021.

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  • 3 March 2021

    “Celebrate the Value of Every Woman”

    On International Women’s Day, COPE Galway calls on women to stand by and support one another; to be there for women in abusive relationships.

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  • 18 February 2021

    Designer wedding items for sale at COPE Galway’s online charity shop via Thriftify

    COPE Galway Charity Shop is selling a beautiful range of designer wedding dresses and shoes on Thriftify. Many of the bridal items are new, donated by local bridal shops.

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  • 21 January 2021

    Jacquie Horan, COPE Galway CEO, looks back on 2020

    In a year like no other, COPE Galway CEO, Jacquie Horan, reflects on 2020, on how communities working together has resulted in ensuring the safety of people already facing the challenges of homelessness and domestic abuse, and older people in the community.

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