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Are you looking to start or to get back into a regular dipping routine? Why not take the plunge and Dip a Day in May, your way. This year Galway Simon Community is calling on all sea swimmers, daily dippers, fitness enthusiasts, novices and everyone in between, to set a challenge that works for them in support of those facing homelessness in the West of Ireland.

This Sunday, a 5k charity run will take place in aid of Eanna’s Entourage at Furbo GAA pitch, commencing at 11am.

Galway Simon has expressed grave concern as 2024 begins with record numbers of people experiencing homelessness in the West. The latest figures published by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government report a record 630 people staying in Emergency Accommodation in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in December 2023.

The Crane Bar will host an evening to celebrate the music of Neil Young this Monday, December 18.

Homelessness charity Galway Simon Community is deeply concerned about the number of children and families experiencing homelessness in the West this winter. The charity has issued an urgent appeal ahead of Christmas, asking people to support them to prevent the trauma of homelessness for families across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Homeless people could not be offered temporary shelter as Storm Debi approached Galway due to local authority staffing shortages, the Galway Advertiser has learned.

Galway Simon Community has launched its 2022 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the continuing demand on its services during another very challenging year, but remaining very concerned about the state of the housing crisis as we enter another winter.

Back in the days when I used to buy albums, there was always that first-play thrill of finding out just how many single-quality tracks were lying there between the grooves on the vinyl. I might have been aware of a headline track, but hidden beneath would be tracks that were wonderful, but which might never see the commercial light of day, and would go on to become life-long personal favourites.

In October 1979, two psychology students, Margaret Brehony and Kathy O’Grady teamed up with a philosophy student, Conall Mac Riocard and formed a group of volunteers. They started a twice weekly soup run to people who were sleeping rough in Galway. They made the soup and sandwiches at home and then they would do the run.

Well-known Galway buskers All Of Eden release their debut album Abience this week.