Fairgreen homeless hostel experiences?

Dr McManus

Has anyone had any experience of the Fairgreen homeless hostel?

Lapin

In what way ?

As a resident, a member of staff, or a passer by.....

Dr McManus

Lapin wrote: »

In what way ?

As a resident, a member of staff, or a passer by.....

I would be interested in any experiences; resident, member of staff, passer by.
I wanted to know what the conditions were like, and the occupancy rates.
I was wondering if the occupancy rates are higher post 1st May 2007 when the Habitual Residence Condition came in, therefore excluding many from Social Welfare; such as Job Seekers Allowance/Benefit, Supplementary Welfare Benefit, and Rent Allowance.
After the Celtic Tiger Economy boom years of 2000-2007, and the HRC was implemented the unemployment rate has risen to 13.8% nationally. The homeless numbers have also risen. 13,000 unemployed on the live register in Galway city alone. I would be interested to know how places like the Fairgreen Homeless Hostel are coping?

mikemac

Walked past it every single night for six months from summer 2004, worked nights in a nearby hotel.
Used to walk the railway path from Renmore every night.
You would hear somebody approaching long before you would see them!
Looking back on it now, not a clever thing to do but well, that was my route every night

2004, boom times indeed.
As a passerby, there were people sleeping outside it with sleeping bags and blankets most nights
I don't know if that means it was full for the night, it's possible.
You would also see people climb in a window around the side some nights

All I can say as a passerby, is even during the Celtic Tiger there were many, many people using it, probably full to capacity but I don't work there so only go by what I observed

The Celtic Tiger passed a lot of people by, homeless before, during and after it

charlemont

my best friend actually died inside that hostel 5 years ago......

LadyMayBelle

Would you not consider approaching the organisation themselves, which may give you to opportunity to speak to people who could answer you questions better.

Great service.

DOTHEDOG

give them a buzz

i stayed there before actually v.good set up they have there

great food
hygenic inside
laundry
staff will listen to you and help ya out

Das Kitty

Contact Cope, they run it.

snubbleste

HRC was implemented May 2004..

As others have said, your best bet is to actually contact the service providers. oh and don't forget to credit us in your dissertation!

Wompa1

feelingstressed wrote: »

Walked past it every single night for six months from summer 2004, worked nights in a nearby hotel.
Used to walk the railway path from Renmore every night.
You would hear somebody approaching long before you would see them!
Looking back on it now, not a clever thing to do but well, that was my route every night

2004, boom times indeed.
As a passerby, there were people sleeping outside it with sleeping bags and blankets most nights
I don't know if that means it was full for the night, it's possible.
You would also see people climb in a window around the side some nights

All I can say as a passerby, is even during the Celtic Tiger there were many, many people using it, probably full to capacity but I don't work there so only go by what I observed

The Celtic Tiger passed a lot of people by, homeless before, during and after it

I heard they have a rule about not allowing anybody that's drunk in, so maybe they only try to stay there when it is very cold so they can drink the other days. Don't really know.

I think it's pretty unreal that we have so many asylum centers but as far as I know only the one homeless shelter.

Das Kitty

There's also a homeless centre for women, Fairgreen house is for men only.

Here ya go
http://www.copegalway.ie/services/homelessservices.html

Wompa1

Das Kitty wrote: »

There's also a homeless centre for women, Fairgreen house is for men only.

Here ya go
http://www.copegalway.ie/services/homelessservices.html

Out of interest is that one as full as the mens one?

Das Kitty

Haven't a clue, but the men's one isn't that full as far as I know. People sleep outside because you can't stay inside if you're drunk. I know a person living there and apparently he had no problem getting a place the time he applied.

Mrs OBumble

Wompa1 wrote: »

I think it's pretty unreal that we have so many asylum centers but as far as I know only the one homeless shelter.

There's only one centrally located, well-known, shelter.

But there are various other accommodations around that the homeless support organisations run, offering different levels of support to people who have the capacity to live more independently.

The organisations also work together to open an extra large-ish house during the colder months.

Dr McManus, which newspaper do you work for?

Dr McManus

JustMary wrote: »

There's only one centrally located, well-known, shelter.

But there are various other accommodations around that the homeless support organisations run, offering different levels of support to people who have the capacity to live more independently.

The organisations also work together to open an extra large-ish house during the colder months.

Dr McManus, which newspaper do you work for?

I do not work for a newspaper.

Wompa1

JustMary wrote: »

There's only one centrally located, well-known, shelter.

But there are various other accommodations around that the homeless support organisations run, offering different levels of support to people who have the capacity to live more independently.

The organisations also work together to open an extra large-ish house during the colder months.

Dr McManus, which newspaper do you work for?

Ah ok, I was pissed off for nothing. I didn't like that the iBis was setup for Asylum seekers when there were homeless people getting frozen onto foot paths.

biko

Dr McManus wrote: »

I do not work for a newspaper.

Can you give us some background as to why you are asking about Fairgreen?
It looks as though you are writing a paper on it, or an article.

Dr McManus

biko wrote: »

Can you give us some background as to why you are asking about Fairgreen?
It looks as though you are writing a paper on it, or an article.

I am writing a book.
It is called Johnny Foreigner.
It is about my experiences of being part of the Irish diaspora, who have returned to Ireland after the Celtic Tiger Economy; to an Ireland in recession.

thelongfellow

Dr McManus wrote: »

I am writing a book.
It is called Johnny Foreigner.
It is about my experiences of being part of the Irish diaspora, who have returned to Ireland after the Celtic Tiger Economy; to an Ireland in recession.

Surely there are places more suited to your info needs than boards.ie. Would wonder who from here has had direct experience with the place or are just passing on hearsay-same issue with your other thread on selling jobs.

Anyhow, good luck with the book.

clived2

Dr McManus wrote: »

I am writing a book.
It is called Johnny Foreigner.
It is about my experiences .

From the way you are leading threads around the place,
somehow I doubt it

snubbleste

Hmm did I not see the words Range and Rover somewhere?

Dr McManus

snubbleste wrote: »

Hmm did I not see the words Range and Rover somewhere?

Yes, I drive a Range Rover.
Please can you keep this thread on topic?
I am interested to hear peoples experiences of Fairgreen Homeless Hostel.
I think they do a wonderful job in providing shelter for the homeless of Galway.
They do not receive enough good publicity for their efforts.
My concern is that there is a lack of investment in Galway in providing shelter for the increasing numbers of homeless.

clived2

snubbleste wrote: »

Hmm did I not see the words Range and Rover somewhere?

Dr McManus wrote: »

Yes, I drive a Range Rover.
Please can you keep this thread on topic?
I am interested to hear peoples experiences of Fairgreen Homeless Hostel.
I think they do a wonderful job in providing shelter for the homeless of Galway.
They do not receive enough good publicity for their efforts.
My concern is that there is a lack of investment in Galway in providing shelter for the increasing numbers of homeless.

Hehe Dr McManus, you are really being caught out here,
your either a troll or plagiarizing to keep you in diesel, for that Range Rover

Dr McManus wrote: »

I am writing a book.
It is called Johnny Foreigner.
It is about my experiences .

PopeBuckfastXVI

Again, boards.ie is not your personal research group.

Please do not post any more threads like this one.

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