COPE Galway News

Read our latest news releases and 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.

  • 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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  • 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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  • 4 October 2023

    COPE Galway calls for Government to address unsustainable statutory funding deficit

    Launching the COPE Galway 2022 Annual Report, CEO calls for Government to step up and address unsustainable deficit in statutory funding to deliver basic human rights. 

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  • 26 July 2023

    New ‘City Of Tribes’ Community Mural Unveiled by Fairgreen Hostel Residents

    COPE Galway Fairgreen Hostel residents collaborated with local artist, Tracey Moca, to transform Fairgreen Road with stunning ‘all things Galway’ mural.

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  • 21 July 2023

    COPE Galway Charity Shop stocks Timeless Styles for the annual Galway Races Summer Festival

    COPE Galway Charity Shop unveils glamorous styles perfect for the Galway Races Summer Festival outfits – from dresses to headpieces, jewellery and shoes.

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  • 26 April 2023

    COPE Galway Reports 3,874 Crisis Calls from Women Experiencing Domestic Abuse 

    “Working collaboratively with An Garda Síochána plays a vital role in supporting women and children who experience domestic abuse.”

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  • 5 April 2023

    Homeless Service accommodates over 500 people on March Equinox

    Findings reveal 375 people were living in emergency accommodation in Galway over the 24-hours of the spring equinox (March 21/22).

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