By Rachel Garvey Christmas is just around the corner and with the holiday fast approaching children are brimming with excitement for Santa Claus, parents are busy buying presents and students are preoccupied with studying for exams. Taking a break from exam study is quite important, so why not take a break by experiencing what Galway has to offer in the next few weeks in … [Read more...] about What’s on in Galway: Christmas edition
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“Not everyone gets to go home for Christmas”: homeless crisis hitting the holidays
By Fiona Lee It’s sad to hear, but Christmas time is not a happy time for every family in Galway. With the homeless crisis only getting worse, there are more families struggling to get by than ever before. Charity organisations like St Vincent De Paul (SVP) and COPE are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that they can help as many families as they can, and bring … [Read more...] about “Not everyone gets to go home for Christmas”: homeless crisis hitting the holidays
The “nuclear holocaust” scene at Electric Picnic reflects our throwaway culture
By Tarryn McGuire The site of Electric Picnic this year, like every other year before, was left in a complete and utter state after the event. The aftermath of the festival was devastating. Tents, sleeping bags, electronic gear, clothes, plastic, rubbish, bottles and cans upon cans were all left behind. The event itself looked fantastic and anyone lucky enough to have … [Read more...] about The “nuclear holocaust” scene at Electric Picnic reflects our throwaway culture
Getting Thrifty
By Sara Chudzik At the start of the academic year everyone wants to look their best. However, after spending all our money on festivals and holidays throughout the summer most of us are broke. So, when you enter any clothes shop, you leave with your head hung low after checking price tags. Spending money on the latest trends would mean no food or no social life. What’s a … [Read more...] about Getting Thrifty
COPE Domestic Violence Services wants to change the conversation around domestic violence
New manager of COPE Galway Domestic Violence Refuge & Outreach Service Carol Baumann told SIN how the service wants to raise awareness about how asking women why they don’t leave abusive relationships is harmful for survivors. “Let’s stop blaming the woman and expecting her to find solutions when she is living under stress and tyranny,” Baumann said in a recent statement … [Read more...] about COPE Domestic Violence Services wants to change the conversation around domestic violence