“It’s not the cold, it’s not the wet that affects you the most, it’s the lack of dignity to take care of your own personal needs...
THE city is facing into its worst ever winter of homelessness with up to 20 people sleeping rough on the streets every night. Local charities have...
More than 20 people are believed to sleep rough on the streets of Galway each night, according to local charity COPE Galway. The charity has blamed...
It’s a simple concept – delivering a daily meal to those who can’t cook for themselves – but the knock-on effect is immense. COPE Galway’s Community...
BY ENDA CUNNINGHAM Plans to convert the former Magdalen convent building on Forster Street – for use as a €2.5 million domestic violence refuge – have...
A new healthy eating guide for older people living independently has been produced by COPE Galway Community Catering, in partnership with Galway University Hospitals. The purpose...
Nearly 700 women and children fleeing domestic violence were turned away from a refuge in Galway City last year. The “very worrying” figure was underlined by...
While many a Galway girl will hoping for a diamond ring this Valentine’s Day, one with a mystery provenance has turned up at a city charity shop...
