4 Ways to Connect with other Dippers in your Community
4 Ways to Connect with other Dippers in your Community
Discover how last year’s dippers connected with their community during Dip a Day in May for Galway Simon.
4 Ways to Connect with other Dippers in your Community
Discover how last year’s dippers connected with their community during Dip a Day in May for Galway Simon.
Dip a Day in May 2023: Top Tips for Getting Started with Sea Swimming
Staff member Katie shares her top tips for getting started with sea swimming ahead of Galway Simon’s Dip a Day in May!
Dip a Day in May 2023: Where can I go outdoor swimming in the West?
Looking for a guide to outdoor swimming spots in the West? From tranquil lakes to rugged coastlines, our blog has it all.
Dip a Day in May 2023: Staff member Fintan talks about his experience
Dive into Fintan’s experience of participating in last years ‘Dip a Day in May’ alongside his family, friends, and Freddie the dog
Dip a Day in May 2023: Cold water swimming benefits
Cold water swimming can really benefit your body and mind. Whether its part of your daily routine or not, these benefits will interest you!
Galway Simon Supports More People Than Ever Before
Galway Simon Community has launched their 2021 Annual Impact Report, highlighting an increase of 26% in the number of households supported compared to 2020.
Galway Simon one of four charity partners for Project Empower
Project Empower will see lifelong friends row from New York to Galway to raise funds for Galway Simon among other Irish charities.
Galway Simon Community Supported More People Than Ever Before in 2021
Galway Simon has raised concerns as the charity has supported more households than ever before in 2021, and represented a 26% annual increase
Rents in West of Ireland continue to spiral upwards
Galway Simon has warned that rents across the West of Ireland are continuing to spiral upwards
Galway Simon supported over 1,200 individuals in 2020, as homelessness crisis and Covid collide
Galway Simon launches 2020 Annual Report
Galway Simon Community Detox Project finding the window of opportunity
Minister Frank Feighan met with Galway Simon staff to learn about Community Detox Programme
‘Housing for All’ strategy step in the right direction says Galway Simon Community
Galway Simon has welcomed the government’s new Housing for All Strategy saying that it is a step in the right direction.
Virtual Sleep Out for Simon aims to prevent homelessness across the West
Virtual Sleep Out for Simon to help prevent homelessness in the West.
Sleep Out for Simon raises €137K supporting more than 500 individuals
Sleep Out for Simon challenge in 2020 raises €137,205 for Galway Simon services
Women in Homelessness: Helping Triona on her Journey Home
One third of adults in homelessness are women. Read Triona’s story.
Homeless Numbers Continue to Increase
Concerns over further increases In Emergency Accommodation numbers
Charity Shop Donations Update
Update on donations to Galway Simon’s charity shops
Dip a Day Feature: The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
Galway Simon Community has launched a new virtual challenge asking people to take a ‘Dip a Day in May’
Covid-19 pandemic putting people at risk of homelessness
Concerns over increasing homelessness and effects of pandemic
Galway Simon warns homelessness crisis shows no sign of let up
No let up in number of people accessing Galway Simon services.
Significant numbers seeking support from Galway Simon Community
Tuesday 19th January 2021 Galway Simon Community has revealed the significant number of people seeking...
A Message to our Supporters
A Message from our CEO Karen Golden You help to change the lives of those...
A Message from President Michael D. Higgins
“I’m so grateful to Galway Simon Community. They believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. They saved my life.”
Staff Blog: Supporting Liam out of Homelessness
“I’m so grateful to Galway Simon Community. They believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. They saved my life.”
Galway Simon Community call on Government to Stop Homelessness Before It Starts
Housing and homelessness charity Galway Simon Community is calling on the people of Galway, Mayo...
Over €115,000 raised to help prevent homelessness in Galway
Photographed taking part in the Virtual Sleep Out for Simon on Croagh Patrick with her…
Sleep Out for Simon welcomes Oranmore-Maree Community Team
Above photo by Boyd Challenger L-R (back): Pictured in Oranmore for the launch of the…
St. Anthony’s & St. Jarlath’s Credit Union take on the Virtual Sleep Out for Simon
L to R: Ted Coyle, Operations Mgr. St. Anthony’s CU, Westside, Tim Eacrett, Fundraising Development…
Galway Simon welcomes decrease in emergency accommodation but raises concerns about the months ahead
Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community has welcomed the decrease in the overall number of…
Youth Homelessness increasing in Galway
Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has expressed concerns that Youth Homelessness is increasing in Galway…
Galway Simon Community welcome decrease in number of people in Emergency Accommodation
Galway Simon Community warmly welcomes the 4% decrease in the number of people in Emergency…
Covid-19 and Preventing Homelessness
Covid-19 and Preventing Homelessness“It’s very hard for somebody to be positive when everything that’s made…
A tribute to Mary McPartlan
It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Mary McPartlan recently….
Covid-19 on the frontline of Homeless Services
Covid-19 on the frontline of Homeless Services“Most people have their own house where they can…
Galway Simon Community launch emergency appeal to fund vital services during Covid-19
Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community has launched an emergency appeal in a bid to…
COVID-19 Update on Galway Simon’s Charity Shops
Our charity shops are closed until further notice to protect our volunteers and staff, as…
Our Time to Stand Together
A Message to our Supporters Dear Friends, Last night our Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, urgently called…
Galway Simon Community Covid 19 Prevention & Control Measures
The Coronavirus and the risks associated with Covid 19 pose very serious challenges to people…
Galway Tech Giants raise €88K for people facing homelessness
Galway based tech giants Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), DXC Technology & Microfocus, along with facilities…
Local A Capella Group raise almost €50K to help those facing homelessness in Galway
Local music group, The A Capella Knights, celebrated raising close to €50K for those facing…
Affordable accommodation at a critically low level in Galway
Galway Simon Community says the availability of affordable rented accommodation is at a critical level…
Christmas Closing Hours 2019
Christmas Closing Hours 2019 Our office and shops will be closing on Monday 23rd December…
A message to our supporters
As we come to the end of 2019, I want to express my sincere thanks…
Full House at the Knights Before Christmas Concert
On Saturday December 14th local music group ‘The A Capella Knights’ filled the Galway Cathedral…
Galway Musician Releases Christmas Song in Support of those Facing Homelessness
Talented Galway Musician, Michael Mulryan, has released a Christmas Song in Support of those Facing…
Sixty Photographs for Simon by Vincent Butler
Long standing Simon Community supporter, Vincent Butler, produced a book of photography last year called…
A Galway survivor: Local man who spent years on the streets becomes an ambassador for homeless
Dennis Connolly, a well-known Galway man has spoken out about his battle with homelessness in…
Introducing Dennis Connolly
Closing the Door on HomelessnessWith 2019 being the year of Galway Simon’s 40th anniversary, it’s…
Galway rent rises for four years in a row
Galway Simon Community has responded to the latest Daft.ie Report saying that the rental market…
Homelessness at its worst in Galway
Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has warned that the homelessness crisis is worse now than…
Knights before Christmas Concert in aid of Galway Simon Community
The annual ‘Knights Before Christmas Concert’ returns again this year to the Galway Cathedral on…
People of Galway raise over €70,000 at Sleep Out for Simon to help continue preventing homelessness in Galway
On Friday October 4th, 162 people rose to the challenge of sleeping out for 12…
4th Sleep Out, 40 Years, 400 Donations…
‘I share many things with Galway Simon. A deep love for my community. A belief…
Marking 40 Years of Galway Simon
Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community is calling on people in their local community to…
Sleep Out for Simon launches another new location in Moycullen
Galway Simon Community have announced another brand new location for their annual Sleep Out which…
Four-fold increase in homelessness in four years
Galway Simon Community has raised concerns about the worsening homelessness and housing crisis warning that…
Salthill Launched as New Location for Sleep out for Simon 2019
Galway Simon Community have announced a new location for their annual Sleep Out taking place…
Simon Community Launches ‘Closing Doors on Homelessness’ Campaign
The Simon Communities launched their Closing the Door on Homelessness campaign this week. The charity,…
Crowds flock to Salthill for Dip at Dawn event
Photos by Jes Therkelsen Over 140 people gathered in Salthill this morning to take a…
Zero properties in Galway City within HAP Limits Simon Communities study shows
Galway Simon Community says the private rental sector in Galway is continuing to spiral out…
Galway Simon supports more people than ever before
2018 was extremely challenging according to Galway Simon Community who supported 550 local households last…
Take a Dip at Dawn to help tackle homelessness in Galway
Galway Simon Community’s second annual Dip at Dawn will take place on Friday 5th July…
Homelessness in West new record high
Another record high in the number of people accessing emergency accommodation in the West says…
Galway Simon launch Journey Home Campaign
Galway Simon Community is marking its 40 year anniversary with the launch of their #JourneyHome…
Homelessness in West growing eight times faster than nationally
Galway Simon Community have responded to the latest emergency accommodation figures saying it’s deeply disappointing…
Simon Communities study shows a challenging Private Rental Sector in Galway
Galway Simon Community says the private rental sector in Galway is out of reach for…
Galway-based tech giants join forces and pledge to raise €60,000 to prevent homelessness through Galway Simon’s ‘Journey Home Fund’
2019 sees tech giants Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), DXC & Micro Focus, along with facilities…
Galway Simon Community welcome new Housing Taskforce
Galway Simon Community has welcomed the announcement of the special Housing Taskforce which is to…
Double number of families spent Christmas in Emergency Accommodation
Galway Simon Community has responded to the latest emergency accommodation figures released saying that it…
Galway Simon Music Project strikes a chord with President Michael D.
Almost 40 members of the Galway Simon Music Project – the local charity’s version of…
Homeless families under huge strain in run up to Christmas
Galway Simon Community has responded to the latest emergency accommodation figures saying that it is…
Host a Christmas Jumper Day in support of those facing homelessness
Galway Simon Community is calling on local businesses and schools to host a Christmas Jumper…
Galway Rents increase by 40% in three years
Galway Simon Community has responded to the latest Daft Report released this week saying the…
The Knights Before Christmas in aid of Galway Simon Community
Local Galway group, The A Capella Knights, will host their fourth annual Concert, ‘The Knights…
Galway Simon say numbers in emergency accommodation just the “tip of iceberg”
Galway Simon Community have responded to the latest emergency accommodation figures for August saying that…
An urgent need to focus on homelessness prevention in Galway
Galway Simon Community launched their 2017 Annual Report this week and said that the homelessness…
Homelessness in West growing faster than any other region
Homelessness in the West of Ireland is growing at a faster rate than any other…
Galway Simon respond to Daft report: Galway Rents Increase at Four Times RPZ Cap
Galway Simon Community have responded to the latest Daft.ie rental report released today saying that…
Locked Out of the Market: No properties available within housing support limits
Galway Simon Community say the private rental sector in Galway is out of reach for…
Sleep Out for Simon 2018; one night, five locations
Galway Simon Community are calling on the people of Galway to show solidarity with those…
Galway Simon charity shop broken into
On Saturday 28th July at approximately 12:30am, Galway Simon’s Furniture and Fashion Shop located in Briarhill…
Galway Simon Community welcome awaited Vacant Homes Strategy
Friday 27th July 2018 Galway Simon Community has welcomed the publication of the Government’s National…
Youth homelessness in West growing at double the national average
Wednesday 25th July 2018 Local homeless charity, Galway Simon Community, has responded to the latest…
Rate of homelessness in West growing at four times national average
Thursday 5th July 2018: Galway Simon Community has warned that homelessness in the West of…
77% increase in family homelessness in West
Friday 29th June 2018 Galway Simon Community have responded to the latest national emergency accommodation…
Over 160 people take to Ladies Beach for Galway Simon’s Dip at Dawn
Thursday 21st of June Over 160 people joined us for our first ever Dip at Dawn…
Galway City charity shop’s come together to launch shoppers map
We are delighted to announce that we have teamed up with other local members of…
Simon Community call for right to housing
Thursday 14th June The Simon Communities in Ireland came together to start a national debate…
Galway Simon’s Spring Raffle winners
Last week we held our spring raffle draw in Monaghan & Sons showroom on the…
Fourfold increase in number of families in emergency accommodation
Tuesday 5th June 2018 The latest figures released last week by the Department of Housing…
Galway Simon’s Volunteer Appreciation Night
As part of National Volunteer Week we held a volunteer appreciation night in 56 central…
Galway Simon Launch Dip at Dawn
Monday 21st May 2018: Galway Simon launched an exciting new event to mark this year’s Summer…
Galway Simon call on Government to urgently build housing
Friday 4th May 2018 Galway Simon Community have said that the private rental market in…
Galway Simon respond to emergency accommodation figures
Tuesday 1st May 2018 Galway Simon Community have responded to figures released for March 2018…
Minister Eoghan Murphy visits Galway Simon Service
Monday 16th April 2018 Galway Simon Community welcomed Minister Eoghan Murphy, the Minister for Housing,…
Galway Simon Community launch Spring Raffle
Monday 2nd of April: Galway Simon Community have launched their spring raffle this week with six…
A Message from Galway Simon’s New CEO
05/04/2018 To our supporters, Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself….
Galway rental market out of reach for those on housing supports
Thursday 15th March 2018: The rental market in Galway is inaccessible for people on housing…
Galway firefighters to take to streets in aid of Galway Simon Community
Friday 9th March 2018: Firefighters from Galway Fire and Rescues stations will undertake a 12…
Total Body Fitness Outdoor Bootcamp in aid of Galway Simon Community
Monday March 5th 2018: Are you looking for a fun Easter day out with your…
35% increase in people in Emergency Accommodation in the West
March 1st 2018: At Galway Simon Community we are deeply concerned to see the number of…
Ballinasloe community raises over €12K for Galway Simon
Thursday 25th January 2018: Over 30 people from local schools, shops and businesses in Ballinasloe…
Christmas Closing Hours and Emergency Contacts
Another year has come to an end at Galway Simon Community and we would like…
People of Galway show their support to Galway Simon Community
Every year at Christmas we reach out to our supporters through our Christmas appeal. Again…
Giving Friday at AIB
We have partnered with AIB this Christmas to collect warm clothes, vouchers and toiletries for…
Galway Simon Community appealing to landlords willing to accept HAP
Monday 11th December 2017 Galway Simon Community is calling on landlords to consider accepting HAP…
Winner of St. Gabriel’s Tractor Raffle in aid of Galway Simon announced
A huge thank you to St Gabriels GAA who hosted a tea party in Gullane’s…
Join us for our Sing for Simon
We are calling on the local community to get involved in our Sing for Simon,…
Galway Simon comes to Galway Christmas Market
Galway Simon Christmas market stall will be returning to the Christmas market this year from…
Sleep Out raises money for Heath & Well-being services
On Friday October 6th over 80 people in our community swapped their beds for sleeping…
Host a Christmas Jumper Day in your Workplace
Galway Simon Community are calling on local organisations to support those experiencing homelessness by hosting…
Galway author publishes book in support of Galway Simon
Tuesday 31st October 2017: Galway author, Ken O’Sullivan, launched his book, Pieces of Mind: The…
The Knights Before Christmas in aid of Galway Simon Community
Local Galway group, The A Capella Knights, will host their third annual Christmas Concert, ‘The…
Galway community comes together in support of those experiencing homelessness
Galway Simon Community have been overwhelmed by the widespread level of support shown by everyone…
Simon Communities launch ‘No One Left Behind’ Campaign
The Simon Communities in Ireland have launched a campaign demanding the Government build more social…
No properties available to those relying on housing supports
Thursday 24th August Galway Simon Community warns the gap between housing supports and market rent…
Galway Simon launch Supper For Simon
A new initiative by Galway Simon Community called “Supper For Simon” is inviting people to…
Galway Simon launch 2016 Annual Report
This week, we launched our 2016 Annual Report as part of our AGM which took…
Simon Community study shows private rental sector still in crisis
Simon Community study, Locked Out of the Market, shows the private rental crisis in 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…
Galway’s first Medieval Walk, Talk & Banquet in aid of Galway Simon
Described as an evening of mirth and merriment, Galway’s first Medieval Walk, Talk & Banquet will…
Statement from our CEO, Bill Griffin, on the issue of the payment of sleepovers
Tuesday 18th April 2017: I am writing following recent media coverage on the payment of sleepover…
Athenry Music School to host concert in aid of Galway Simon
Local choir and orchestra group, Athenry Music School, are hosting their annual fundraising concert on…
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…
Ballinasloe Sleep Out in aid of Galway Simon
Tuesday 7th February 2017 Galway Simon supporter, Stephen Spollen, will undertake a 12 hour sponsored…
100 Men Who Give A Damn! donate €5,900 to Galway Simon Community
Galway organisation, 100 Men Who Give A Damn!, has been described as the ‘Dragon’s Den’…
Rent pressure zone for Galway City welcomed by Galway Simon
Friday 27th January 2017: Galway Simon Community has welcomed the latest announcement from Minister Simon…
Galway Women Unite to support homeless women in Galway
Three incredible Galway Singers have come together to collaborate on a campaign called Galway Women…
The Knights Before Christmas in aid of Galway Simon Community
Local Galway group, The A Capella Knights will hold their Christmas concert ‘The Knights Before…
Get your frock on for Galway Simon Community
Ladies of Galway and beyond you are invited to ‘Get Your Frock On’ and indulge…
94% rental properties in Galway City beyond reach
94% of properties available to rent in Galway City are priced beyond the reach of…
Galway Simon Community says crisis still worsening
Galway Simon Community, local homeless charity, launched their 2015 Annual Report this week which highlights…
Galway Simon Community launch Schools Programme and Competition
Local homeless charity, Galway Simon Community, have launched their schools programme and photography competition ‘Capture,…
The A Capella Knights to take to stage at An Taibhdhearc
The A Capella Knights, a local Galway group, will take to the stage at 8pm…
Soup for Simon
Homeless charity, Galway Simon Community, are calling out for local restaurants and cafés to sign…
Galway Simon respond to latest Daft.ie report
Wednesday 24th August 2016: Galway Simon Community have responded to the latest figures from the…
Galway Simon announces sleep out event across 4 locations
Local charity, Galway Simon Community, have launched ‘Sleep Out for Simon’ which will see people…
An evening with the A Capella Knights
Local Galway group The A Capella Knights will take to the stage at An Taibhdhearc Theatre on Saturday 10th September at…
Apache Pizza Galway to hold Pizza Fundraiser for Galway Simon
Apache Pizza are holding their ‘Pizza Fundraiser’ on Monday 25th April in their Galway branches…
The Bridge Resource Centre, Ballinasloe revealed as Bord Gáis Energy Donate a Library Winner!
Galway Simon Community’s Bridge Resource Centre in Ballinasloe, will receive a new library worth €1,500…
Galwegian Gavin Hennigan launches Achill Half Marathon & 10K Run
The annual Achill Half Marathon & 10K Run returns this year on Saturday 2nd July…
Galway Simon Community have been announced as charity partner for Achill Run
Galway Simon Community have been announced as a charity partner for this year’s Achill Half…
Get racing for Galway Simon Community
The Fana Burca Residents Committee is hosting ‘A Night at the Dogs’ in aid of…
Housing crisis preventing people from moving out of homeless services
Galway Simon Community have highlighted that the housing crisis is causing people to become “trapped”…
Get in the community spirit
Galway Simon Community are calling out for volunteers across their services. Over the last year,…
Galway Simon Community say new Government must take action on the private rental market
Galway Simon Community comment on the Daft.ie Q1 2016 Rental Report Galway Simon Community have…
Ballina mobilises for the homeless this Christmas
Ballina locals Laura Ruane, husband Declan and their daughter Kiah delivered a van full of…
Santa to visit Galway’s homeless this Christmas
Over 3,000 gift-boxes were donated to the Galway Homeless Christmas Appeal. The main beneficiaries of…
Over 3,000 gift-boxes donated to Galway’s Homeless
Over 3,000 gift-boxes were donated to the Galway Homeless Christmas Appeal. The main beneficiaries of…
A ‘White Christmas’ for Galway Simon Community
The A Capella Knights are set to host their Christmas concert ‘White Christmas: An Eclectic…
Galway Simon Community warn that the homeless and housing crisis is out of control …
Galway Simon Community warn that the homeless and housing crisis is out of control with…
Galway Simon launch their annual run!
Galway Simon Community have just launched their Kick Assphalt 10/10 Run which takes place on…
Kick-start your summer training with the Kick Assphalt 10/10 Run!
Are you ready for a challenge to kick-start your summer training? Galway Simon Community has…
Locked out of the market III – press release
Simon Communities study shows 96% of properties available to rent in Galway are priced beyond…