COPE Galway

31/05/2026

A better life starts with one moment of support, one open door, one person choosing to help. That person could be you.
Today in Galway, too many families and individuals are impacted by the homelessness crisis, domestic abuse continues to devastate lives, and older people still face loneliness and isolation.

Your support helps a family, woman, child, or older person in our community take steps toward a better life.

💟 €25 can provide essential supplies in a crisis.
💟 €60 can help a family move into their own home.
💟 €120 can support home visits for an older person who is isolated.

Donate today and help us be there when it matters most.
🔗copegalway.ie/springappeal

Your support helps people in Galway facing homelessness, domestic abuse, and loneliness find safety, support, and hope. Donate today.

29/05/2026

Thank you to the fifth year students of Coláiste na Coiribe, and their teacher Emer, for raising €200 through the a table quiz fundraiser they organised in aid of COPE Galway services. We are so grateful for the students' continued commitment to and support of our work in the community!

27/05/2026

⛳ A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the 2026 COPE Galway Charity Golf Event at Galway Golf Club last Friday!
We were delighted to welcome 132 golfers to the stunning Salthill course for another fantastic day of golf, fundraising, and community spirit. Thanks to your incredible support, the event raised an amazing €17,391 in support of our services across Galway.
We would like to sincerely thank all players, sponsors, supporters, and the team at Galway Golf Club for helping to make the day such a success.

A special thank you also to our prize sponsors: David Mortimer Golf Pro, GolfStyle Galway, and Hanley.ie Menswear, as well as our lead tee sponsor TrojanIT.
We are especially grateful to the organising committee and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the event possible.

🏆 Congratulations to all prize winners here: copegalway.ie/events/golf-event
Thank you once again for your incredible support, events like this make a real difference for the people we support in our community. ⛳

📸Photography by Neil Cronin

24/05/2026

Stories help us heal and understand our own experiences. You never know who might need to hear your story - or how much sharing it can heal you - until you tell it.
Join fellow survivors Cornwell Betsy and for a and retreat on Saturday 13 June. You’ll have the opportunity to tell your own story of freedom through creative writing, and to have your portrait captured in a way that honours and celebrates you.
This retreat has been created for women who have left abusive relationships and feel ready to reflect on their journey.

🌻Saturday, June 13th.
🌻 10:30am – 4:00pm.
🌻 Transportation available from Galway City.
🌻 Free to attend.

Betsy will host an online session (will not include photography) on Wednesday 24th June, from 11am to 1pm.

All levels of writing are welcome.
Find out more - copegalway.ie/retreat

* This is an for all women and women-identifying people from diverse cultural backgrounds, identities, and LGBTQ+ communities. We can also provide translation services if required.

22/05/2026

"It felt good to do good, and I really valued the chance to connect with colleagues too." - Stryve Secure team member.

Our partnership with local business Stryve Secure was an opportunity for their employees to combine skills-based volunteering, event participation, and hands-on support to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the local community. It is a strong example of how collaboration, driven from leadership level, can create meaningful and lasting impact.

➡️➡️Read how the team got involved with COPE Galway and the benefits they gained: copegalway.ie/stories/stryve-secure-corporate-partnership..it might be something you and your work team would be interested in in the future!

Volunteer Ireland Volunteer Galway

22/05/2026

🧗‍♀️The Ultimate Office Challenge: Abseil Bonham Quay! 🧗‍♂️
On the lookout for something very special to do as a team to support our community? A limited number of spots are available to join the first-ever experience in City. Give your teams the chance to descend from Galway’s tallest building in support of COPE Galway's vital services

This is not a solo challenge. Teams of 4 will abseil together, making it a unique and memorable team-building experience for colleagues, departments, or office friends.
Expect adrenaline, unbeatable views, team spirit, and serious bragging rights, all while making a real difference locally.

❓Do you have a team brave enough to take fundraising to new heights? To secure a place, download a poster or to find out more in an online meeting, complete this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SMzk8RM9pM

21/05/2026

We honoured our extraordinary at our annual COPE Galway Volunteer Recognition Lunch on Tuesday, held in the Radisson RED Galway.

As we celebrate 60 years, it’s fitting to recognise that COPE Galway was built by volunteers and continues to be sustained by them. We simply could not do what we do without our volunteers' support. We are so grateful for their time, passion and commitment which has an incredible impact on the lives of the people who use our , and services.

A big thank you to all the staff at Radisson RED Galway who were so accommodating, to our photographers Neil Cronin and Robert Canavan for capturing the day and, of course, to EACH AND EVERY one of our wonderful volunteers. Happy !🩵 Volunteer Ireland Volunteer Galway

21/05/2026

“I’ve met amazing people… it’s like a little family.”

That’s how Amy describes volunteering with COPE Galway

This week, we honoured more than 250 who give their time, energy and kindness across our services every single day. Whether it’s supporting someone experiencing homelessness, delivering meals, helping at the shops or simply being there for a chat – these moments matter.

doesn’t just connect our communities; it can change lives.

➡️Read more: copegalway.ie/news/honouring-over-250-volunteers

Volunteer Galway Volunteer Ireland

19/05/2026

This National Volunteering Week we celebrate the amazing team of volunteers who make our work possible everyday.
60 years ago, our charity was built by volunteers and community. Their spirit thrives in the 257 volunteers who are at the heart of everything we do at COPE Galway today.
To every one of our volunteers: thank you for being the foundation of COPE Galway – then and now.
Volunteer Ireland Volunteer Galway