As we come to the end of 2019, I want to express my sincere thanks to you for standing with Galway Simon to help close the door on homelessness for those in our community. Reflecting back on 2019, it has been a year marked by
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
Described as an evening of mirth and merriment, Galway’s first Medieval Walk, Talk & Banquet will take place in Galway City on Wednesday 10th May in aid of Galway Simon Community. The medieval event will include a welcome reception in the Hall of the Red Earl
Tuesday 18th April 2017: I am writing following recent media coverage on the payment of sleepover duties to staff working in Galway Simon residential services. In September 2014, the Labour Court made a recommendation that sleepover duties be considered as working hours and that they should
Local choir and orchestra group, Athenry Music School, are hosting their annual fundraising concert on Monday 24th April in aid of Galway Simon Community. The ‘Celtic Voyage’ concert is taking place at 8pm at the Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry, where over 100 kids and
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
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
