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Galway Hospice has launched its Impact Statement for 2022 which shows that demand for hospice services continues to grow.

Galway Hospice has been shortlisted for a Charity Impact Award 2021, with the intention of shining a light on its impact and achievements during the difficult year of Covid-19. Galway Hospice provides support and care to people in Galway living with a range of life-limiting illnesses. It strives to help these patients and families live each of life’s moments to the fullest, with the ones who matter most. It is about hope, caring and going the extra mile to make life the best it can be for those who need it.

Demand for the services provided by the Galway Hospice are expected to double in the next 10 years, which highlights the urgent need to find a new site for this much needed facility, according to its chief executive Mary Nash.

The tenth Annual Greenway Cycle in aid of Local Mayo Cancer Support Centre, Rock Rose House, takes place on Sunday August 4 and was recently launched by Regina Duffy at the Westport Greenway.

Galway Hospice volunteer Pat O’Connell is set to cycle the length of the UK to raise funds for the hospice.

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway, Eugene Murphy, rolled up his sleeves at the East Galway & Midlands Cancer Support Centre in Ballinasloe for the launch of the 'Heroes of Hope' men's health garden, sponsored by the Marie Keating Foundation.

The Croagh Patrick Pink Link Challenge will take place on Saturday, April 8. The main aim of this event is to form a human link from the bottom to the top of Croagh Patrick to raise awareness of cancer but also to symbolize solidarity for all the people and families affected by a cancer diagnosis. The chain will take approximately 3,000-4,000 people to be successful and anyone can take part and wear something pink to show support. The challenge is based on four different levels which makes it suitable for people of all fitness levels to take part.

Social Art Ireland believes creativity is an essential part of the human experience; therefore we promote the use of Artistic creativity for personal development and mental health. We facilitate programs that are designed for the specific needs of the people within the educational system, community, nursing homes, and work place.

A meningitis centre of excellence is to be built in the west as part of a five year plan by a locally based national charity.