Latest News
Keep up to date with the latest news from COPE Galway.
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New ‘City Of Tribes’ Community Mural Unveiled by Fairgreen Hostel Residents
Residents of COPE Galway’s short-term accommodation hostel for men have teamed up with local artist, Tracey Moca, to transform Fairgreen…
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Homeless Service accommodates over 500 people on March Equinox
COPE Galway appeals to community for suitable spaces to help relieve immediate accommodation pressure as more people likely to become…
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Volunteering is transforming Preeti’s student experience.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering for COPE Galway so far. I really enjoy going out there on the streets meeting…
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Galway Business Leaders Raise Over €200,600 for COPE Galway Homeless Services
COPE Galway announced this week that the 2022 Business Leaders’ Sleep Out has so far raised over €200,600 for their…
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Spotlight on Cliodhna, Child, Youth and Family Outreach Worker
For the over 300 children in COPE Galway’s Homeless Service, the impact of being without a family home is significant.…
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Coffey Construction Project
Coffee Construction rejuvenates courtyard by replacing gravel with tarmac after having to change direction due to Covid-19 disruptions.
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John’s Journey
John talks about the difficulties he has faced and how COPE Galway has helped and supporting him in turning his…
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Reflecting on years of frontline service
Helena, Colette, Donna and Paudie reflect on the last five decades that COPE Galway has been in operation. They talk…
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Meet Katie, Corrib Haven Support Worker
Katie Padden is a Support Worker with COPE Galway’s Corrib Haven Family Hub. She joined the organisation while still a…
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Record Level of Homelessness Extremely Concerning – COPE Galway
Nationally, the number living in emergency accommodation in August 2022 is up 32% year on year compared to the same…
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Cost of Living Crisis Compounds Precarious Living Circumstances
“Budget 2023 needs to be effective, whatever about being early,” – COPE Galway COPE Galway, in its Pre-Budget Submission, is…
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I had the drive, but accommodation, and my mental health, was always my challenge
Meet GavinLife is good for Gavin Hosford, a young professional with ambitions of becoming an entrepreneur. With a good social…
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Family homelessness in Galway on the increase
84 families, including 217 children in Emergency Accommodation on Midsummer’s Night COPE Galway saw 24 additional families entering homelessness across…
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Family Homelessness in Galway on the Increase while 38% Vacancy Rate in Rental Sector Beyond Belief
COPE Galway saw 24 additional families entering homelessness across Galway City and County in the first 5 months of 2022.
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Meet volunteer Ailish – “I’ve gained a new perspective on homelessness”
Ailish joined the newly expanded COPE Galway Day Centre Outreach Team in December 2021. We caught up with her to hear about her…