Simon Communities of Ireland
@simoncommunity.bsky.social
Working with people experiencing homelessness & housing insecurity.
Registered Charity Number: 20020125
Registered Charity Number: 20020125
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Ending Homelesness in Ireland - Simon Communities in Ireland
Working to bring about an end to homelessness in Ireland.
www.simon.ie
The Simon Communities of Ireland are officially on Bluesky!
Join us as we campaign for more effective policies & legislation from a national and European level 🌍
Learn more about our work: www.simon.ie
Need Help? Find your local Simon Community here: www.simon.ie/get-help
Join us as we campaign for more effective policies & legislation from a national and European level 🌍
Learn more about our work: www.simon.ie
Need Help? Find your local Simon Community here: www.simon.ie/get-help
We are launching our 2024 Annual Report tomorrow morning with Minister James Browne!
Join us as we highlight the impact of homelessness on children with Nuala Ward, Ombudsman for Children, and Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance.
Register now 👇
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Join us as we highlight the impact of homelessness on children with Nuala Ward, Ombudsman for Children, and Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance.
Register now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/simon-comm...
Simon Communities of Ireland 2024 Annual Report Launch
Launch of Simon Communities of Ireland 2024 Annual Report – insights, impact & action on homelessness.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We are launching our 2024 Annual Report tomorrow morning with Minister James Browne!
Join us as we highlight the impact of homelessness on children with Nuala Ward, Ombudsman for Children, and Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance.
Register now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/simon-comm...
Join us as we highlight the impact of homelessness on children with Nuala Ward, Ombudsman for Children, and Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance.
Register now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/simon-comm...
Polling stations will be open until 10pm tonight 🗳️
All you need to bring with you is a valid form of ID 🪪
Your vote matters, don’t miss the opportunity to have an impact!
#SpéirGhorm
www.checktheregister.ie/en-IE/
All you need to bring with you is a valid form of ID 🪪
Your vote matters, don’t miss the opportunity to have an impact!
#SpéirGhorm
www.checktheregister.ie/en-IE/
-Check the Register
www.checktheregister.ie
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Polling stations will be open until 10pm tonight 🗳️
All you need to bring with you is a valid form of ID 🪪
Your vote matters, don’t miss the opportunity to have an impact!
#SpéirGhorm
www.checktheregister.ie/en-IE/
All you need to bring with you is a valid form of ID 🪪
Your vote matters, don’t miss the opportunity to have an impact!
#SpéirGhorm
www.checktheregister.ie/en-IE/
Our latest Locked Out report shows that people on lower incomes simply cannot access affordable rental homes.
There was an alarming decrease of 25% in properties available within HAP limits & a 26% reduction in properties available to rent at any price 📉
There was an alarming decrease of 25% in properties available within HAP limits & a 26% reduction in properties available to rent at any price 📉
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Our latest Locked Out report shows that people on lower incomes simply cannot access affordable rental homes.
There was an alarming decrease of 25% in properties available within HAP limits & a 26% reduction in properties available to rent at any price 📉
There was an alarming decrease of 25% in properties available within HAP limits & a 26% reduction in properties available to rent at any price 📉
It's National Lived Experience Day!
SCI strive to keep people with lived experience at the centre of our work.
We believe it is crucial that these perspectives are the core focus of our policy, research and advocacy, as it would be impossible to create impactful change otherwise.
SCI strive to keep people with lived experience at the centre of our work.
We believe it is crucial that these perspectives are the core focus of our policy, research and advocacy, as it would be impossible to create impactful change otherwise.
October 15, 2025 at 9:18 AM
It's National Lived Experience Day!
SCI strive to keep people with lived experience at the centre of our work.
We believe it is crucial that these perspectives are the core focus of our policy, research and advocacy, as it would be impossible to create impactful change otherwise.
SCI strive to keep people with lived experience at the centre of our work.
We believe it is crucial that these perspectives are the core focus of our policy, research and advocacy, as it would be impossible to create impactful change otherwise.
How did the Irish community and voluntary sector fare in Budget 2026?
SCI's Executive Director, Ber Grogan, will feature on @thewheelireland.bsky.social's webinar tomorrow to share reflections and analysis of Budget 2026.
Register your place 👇
www.wheel.ie/training/202...
SCI's Executive Director, Ber Grogan, will feature on @thewheelireland.bsky.social's webinar tomorrow to share reflections and analysis of Budget 2026.
Register your place 👇
www.wheel.ie/training/202...
Key Highlights of Budget 2026 & Its Impact on the Community and Voluntary Sector | The Wheel
How did the Irish community and voluntary sector fare in Budget 2026?
www.wheel.ie
October 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
How did the Irish community and voluntary sector fare in Budget 2026?
SCI's Executive Director, Ber Grogan, will feature on @thewheelireland.bsky.social's webinar tomorrow to share reflections and analysis of Budget 2026.
Register your place 👇
www.wheel.ie/training/202...
SCI's Executive Director, Ber Grogan, will feature on @thewheelireland.bsky.social's webinar tomorrow to share reflections and analysis of Budget 2026.
Register your place 👇
www.wheel.ie/training/202...
Couldn't make our Simon Talks webinar?
Our full discussion on Budget 2026 with Louise Bayliss has been uploaded to Youtube 👇
youtu.be/9RsHPtMpGjw
Our full discussion on Budget 2026 with Louise Bayliss has been uploaded to Youtube 👇
youtu.be/9RsHPtMpGjw
Budget 2026: Post Budget Analysis
YouTube video by Simon Communities of Ireland
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October 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Couldn't make our Simon Talks webinar?
Our full discussion on Budget 2026 with Louise Bayliss has been uploaded to Youtube 👇
youtu.be/9RsHPtMpGjw
Our full discussion on Budget 2026 with Louise Bayliss has been uploaded to Youtube 👇
youtu.be/9RsHPtMpGjw
Reposted by Simon Communities of Ireland
Don't miss our on next week's webinar as Simon Talks Budget 2026!
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Don't miss our on next week's webinar as Simon Talks Budget 2026!
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tune in to the news this evening to hear our team's reaction to Budget 2026
📺 @virginmedianews.bsky.social 17:30
📻 @drivetime.bsky.social 17:30
📺 @news.rte.ie Nuacht 17:45
📺 @virginmedianews.bsky.social 17:30
📻 @drivetime.bsky.social 17:30
📺 @news.rte.ie Nuacht 17:45
October 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Tune in to the news this evening to hear our team's reaction to Budget 2026
📺 @virginmedianews.bsky.social 17:30
📻 @drivetime.bsky.social 17:30
📺 @news.rte.ie Nuacht 17:45
📺 @virginmedianews.bsky.social 17:30
📻 @drivetime.bsky.social 17:30
📺 @news.rte.ie Nuacht 17:45
While it’s refreshing to hear that housing has been at the forefront of Government’s minds, #Budget2026 seems to be focused on landlords and developers, with many measures being announced to encourage housing construction.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
While it’s refreshing to hear that housing has been at the forefront of Government’s minds, #Budget2026 seems to be focused on landlords and developers, with many measures being announced to encourage housing construction.
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Don’t miss out on your opportunity to vote!
Tomorrow is the voter registration deadline for the Presidential Election.
You can also update your details (e.g. change of address) online.
It takes two minutes to check that your details are up to date!
www.checktheregister.ie
Tomorrow is the voter registration deadline for the Presidential Election.
You can also update your details (e.g. change of address) online.
It takes two minutes to check that your details are up to date!
www.checktheregister.ie
Check the Register
www.checktheregister.ie
October 6, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to vote!
Tomorrow is the voter registration deadline for the Presidential Election.
You can also update your details (e.g. change of address) online.
It takes two minutes to check that your details are up to date!
www.checktheregister.ie
Tomorrow is the voter registration deadline for the Presidential Election.
You can also update your details (e.g. change of address) online.
It takes two minutes to check that your details are up to date!
www.checktheregister.ie
Budget 2026 will be released tomorrow! Join us for our Post Budget Analysis from an NGO perspective on Wednesday.
We will be in discussion with Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at SVP.
Tune in at 2pm on Wednesday 8th of October!
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We will be in discussion with Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at SVP.
Tune in at 2pm on Wednesday 8th of October!
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Don't miss our on next week's webinar as Simon Talks Budget 2026!
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Budget 2026 will be released tomorrow! Join us for our Post Budget Analysis from an NGO perspective on Wednesday.
We will be in discussion with Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at SVP.
Tune in at 2pm on Wednesday 8th of October!
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We will be in discussion with Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at SVP.
Tune in at 2pm on Wednesday 8th of October!
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Don't miss our on next week's webinar as Simon Talks Budget 2026!
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Don't miss our on next week's webinar as Simon Talks Budget 2026!
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are thrilled to be joined by Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy, SVP.
Tune in to hear more about the impact of #Budget2026 from an NGO perspective.
🔗 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We are pleading with the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to show that they care about ending homelessness.
Homelessness in Ireland has increased for the eighth consecutive month, with the latest figures showing that 16,353 people were living in emergency accommodation in August 2025.
Homelessness in Ireland has increased for the eighth consecutive month, with the latest figures showing that 16,353 people were living in emergency accommodation in August 2025.
September 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We are pleading with the Taoiseach and Tánaiste to show that they care about ending homelessness.
Homelessness in Ireland has increased for the eighth consecutive month, with the latest figures showing that 16,353 people were living in emergency accommodation in August 2025.
Homelessness in Ireland has increased for the eighth consecutive month, with the latest figures showing that 16,353 people were living in emergency accommodation in August 2025.
To close Simon Week 2025, we have a panel of today's speakers and people with lived experience. Their stories add depth to our discussion that could not be achieved through statistics alone.
Thank you to everyone in attendence for the engaging questions!
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Thank you to everyone in attendence for the engaging questions!
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 26, 2025 at 11:42 AM
To close Simon Week 2025, we have a panel of today's speakers and people with lived experience. Their stories add depth to our discussion that could not be achieved through statistics alone.
Thank you to everyone in attendence for the engaging questions!
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Thank you to everyone in attendence for the engaging questions!
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Carol Baumann, the new CEO Galway Simon discussed the impactful, life changing solutions being delivered by Galway Simon.
Solutions that are working!
Carol highlighted the growing need for purpose-built accommodation for those over the age of 65.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Solutions that are working!
Carol highlighted the growing need for purpose-built accommodation for those over the age of 65.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 26, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Carol Baumann, the new CEO Galway Simon discussed the impactful, life changing solutions being delivered by Galway Simon.
Solutions that are working!
Carol highlighted the growing need for purpose-built accommodation for those over the age of 65.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Solutions that are working!
Carol highlighted the growing need for purpose-built accommodation for those over the age of 65.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
To provide a local perspective, we are joined by Kieran Walsh, @uniofgalway.bsky.social
In platforming the voices impacted by homelessness and their sense of home, he has brought forward the people behind the statistics.
There is a story behind every number.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
In platforming the voices impacted by homelessness and their sense of home, he has brought forward the people behind the statistics.
There is a story behind every number.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 26, 2025 at 10:52 AM
To provide a local perspective, we are joined by Kieran Walsh, @uniofgalway.bsky.social
In platforming the voices impacted by homelessness and their sense of home, he has brought forward the people behind the statistics.
There is a story behind every number.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
In platforming the voices impacted by homelessness and their sense of home, he has brought forward the people behind the statistics.
There is a story behind every number.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Today's first speaker @mkushel.bsky.social, University of California, discussed Ageing, Health, and Homelessness.
Margot's message was clear, homelessness is solvable!
Thank you to Margot for contributing your vast knowledge to our dicussion.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Margot's message was clear, homelessness is solvable!
Thank you to Margot for contributing your vast knowledge to our dicussion.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Today's first speaker @mkushel.bsky.social, University of California, discussed Ageing, Health, and Homelessness.
Margot's message was clear, homelessness is solvable!
Thank you to Margot for contributing your vast knowledge to our dicussion.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Margot's message was clear, homelessness is solvable!
Thank you to Margot for contributing your vast knowledge to our dicussion.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
The final day of Simon Week 2025!
Today we are in NUIG for the last event of Simon Week 'Retiring into Homelessness'.
We are delighted to have speakers joining us from the USA and Galway, sharing their expertise on homelessness in over 65s.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Today we are in NUIG for the last event of Simon Week 'Retiring into Homelessness'.
We are delighted to have speakers joining us from the USA and Galway, sharing their expertise on homelessness in over 65s.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The final day of Simon Week 2025!
Today we are in NUIG for the last event of Simon Week 'Retiring into Homelessness'.
We are delighted to have speakers joining us from the USA and Galway, sharing their expertise on homelessness in over 65s.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Today we are in NUIG for the last event of Simon Week 'Retiring into Homelessness'.
We are delighted to have speakers joining us from the USA and Galway, sharing their expertise on homelessness in over 65s.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
We are in Leinster House this morning, joined by local Simon Communities advocating for people impacted by homelessness 🏠
We will be in the AV Room from 11 with @mkushel.bsky.social and @orla-hegarty.bsky.social discussing the intersection of health and homelessness.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
We will be in the AV Room from 11 with @mkushel.bsky.social and @orla-hegarty.bsky.social discussing the intersection of health and homelessness.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
We are in Leinster House this morning, joined by local Simon Communities advocating for people impacted by homelessness 🏠
We will be in the AV Room from 11 with @mkushel.bsky.social and @orla-hegarty.bsky.social discussing the intersection of health and homelessness.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
We will be in the AV Room from 11 with @mkushel.bsky.social and @orla-hegarty.bsky.social discussing the intersection of health and homelessness.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
We are officially halfway through Simon Week 🎉
We had fantastic discussions in Cork and Limerick so far this week.
Thank you to the teams at Cork Simon Community and Mid West Simon Community, to all of the speakers who have shared their expertise, and everyone in attendance!
We had fantastic discussions in Cork and Limerick so far this week.
Thank you to the teams at Cork Simon Community and Mid West Simon Community, to all of the speakers who have shared their expertise, and everyone in attendance!
September 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We are officially halfway through Simon Week 🎉
We had fantastic discussions in Cork and Limerick so far this week.
Thank you to the teams at Cork Simon Community and Mid West Simon Community, to all of the speakers who have shared their expertise, and everyone in attendance!
We had fantastic discussions in Cork and Limerick so far this week.
Thank you to the teams at Cork Simon Community and Mid West Simon Community, to all of the speakers who have shared their expertise, and everyone in attendance!
Our second panel: External Perspectives in the Mid West, dove into the sevices and challenges in the region for families experiencing homelessness.
Appropriate funding of supports & services is the most efficient way to ensure continuity of care.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Appropriate funding of supports & services is the most efficient way to ensure continuity of care.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Our second panel: External Perspectives in the Mid West, dove into the sevices and challenges in the region for families experiencing homelessness.
Appropriate funding of supports & services is the most efficient way to ensure continuity of care.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Appropriate funding of supports & services is the most efficient way to ensure continuity of care.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Thank you to Mary Harty, NFRC, for discussing how the community sector can collectively challenge the normalisation of Foodbanks
Poverty should never be normalised in any capacity. No family should be in the position to consistently rely on foodbanks.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Poverty should never be normalised in any capacity. No family should be in the position to consistently rely on foodbanks.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Thank you to Mary Harty, NFRC, for discussing how the community sector can collectively challenge the normalisation of Foodbanks
Poverty should never be normalised in any capacity. No family should be in the position to consistently rely on foodbanks.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Poverty should never be normalised in any capacity. No family should be in the position to consistently rely on foodbanks.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Brian Hurley, Case Manager, MWS's Interventions Strategies Food Pilot Programme, shared the stark numbers representing the people accessing services through the Food Poverty Programme.
A cross-goverment approach is necessary to tackle the issue.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
A cross-goverment approach is necessary to tackle the issue.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Brian Hurley, Case Manager, MWS's Interventions Strategies Food Pilot Programme, shared the stark numbers representing the people accessing services through the Food Poverty Programme.
A cross-goverment approach is necessary to tackle the issue.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
A cross-goverment approach is necessary to tackle the issue.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Our first panel: Internal Perspectives from Mid West Simon.
It cannot be understated how important it is to include people experiencing homelessness in conversations on solutions.
We are grateful to Mid West's client from the Family hub for sharing.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
It cannot be understated how important it is to include people experiencing homelessness in conversations on solutions.
We are grateful to Mid West's client from the Family hub for sharing.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Our first panel: Internal Perspectives from Mid West Simon.
It cannot be understated how important it is to include people experiencing homelessness in conversations on solutions.
We are grateful to Mid West's client from the Family hub for sharing.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
It cannot be understated how important it is to include people experiencing homelessness in conversations on solutions.
We are grateful to Mid West's client from the Family hub for sharing.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
Today's keynote speaker, Amy Healy, shared her expert knowledge on food poverty and its links to homelessness.
These issues do not exist in a vaccum and cannot be resolved independently.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
These issues do not exist in a vaccum and cannot be resolved independently.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
September 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Today's keynote speaker, Amy Healy, shared her expert knowledge on food poverty and its links to homelessness.
These issues do not exist in a vaccum and cannot be resolved independently.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares
These issues do not exist in a vaccum and cannot be resolved independently.
#SimonWeek2025 #SimonCares