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Louise’s Story

"When I arrived at Galway Simon I was nervous they would judge me but they never did. Everyone was nice.Every child should wake up in their own home on Christmas Day." Every child should wake up in their own home on Christmas Day. Louise wants

Padraig’s Story

"In my twenties…there was no Simon there at the time, no help at all. I was hungry every day with no sleep, no blanket" Thanks to the support of people like you, we were able to help Padraig* when he needed it the most. At Galway

Simon Communities launch Locked Out of the Market campaign

Monday 15th May 2017: The Simon Communities have today launched their campaign, Locked Out of the Market, which highlights the pressures on the private rented sector. Ireland’s rental market is not working. People who rent have very little tenancy security and can face increases in

Ciara’s Story

I didn’t want Paul to see me cry. But he’d know if there was anything wrong and he’ll tell me about 100 times a day – ‘I love you so much mammy’ he’d say.

The A Capella Knights raise over €8K for Galway Simon

We are delighted to announce that The A Capella Knights have raised €8,122.44 for our services through their Christmas Concerts which took place on Sunday 11th December 2016. The group held an entertainment packed children’s concert in the afternoon which included a visit from Santa

Ballinasloe Sleep Out in aid of Galway Simon

Tuesday 7th February 2017 Galway Simon supporter, Stephen Spollen, will undertake a 12 hour sponsored sleep out on Saturday 25th February from 6pm to 6am in a bid to raise awareness for homelessness and to fundraise for Galway Simon Community. The Offaly native told of

Shauna’s Story

“I’ve had too many low points at Christmas. Ending up in hospital on New Year’s Day is probably one of my worst memories.”