Galway Bay FM

23 October 2023

~1 minutes read

Galway Simon Community supported 1,400 people last year

Share story:
Galway Simon Community supported 1,400 people last year

Galway Simon Community supported more than 1,400 people in the West last year.

Its 2022 Annual Impact Report, being launched today, states more than 800 households availed of its homelessness prevention and housing support services.

While more than 760 people engaged with its Social Integration Service, which helps those living in emergency accommodation socialise and connect with the community.

Speaking to Galway Talks, CEO Karen Golden says the homeless situation in the West could be a lot worse without their services:

Share story:

City Flood Defence Scheme a decade away from completion

A flood relief scheme for Galway City is likely to take another ten years before it is completed. It’s in its early stage, with the first of five st...

New modern wards at Portiuncula Hospital to open on a phased basis from mid-October

Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially opened the new 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe The 35 million euro project is providing rep...

Calls for improved accessibility at Long Point swimming area Loughrea

Galway County Council is being urged to improve accessibility at the Long Point swimming area in Loughrea. The popular area is in need of a ramp and a bea...

No changes to Galway routes as Irish Rail revises new timetable

There are no changes to Galway routes as Irish Rail have released a statement they will be revising some of its timetable. The current timetable only came...