CREW
Community Growth & Partnership Development Lead
I’m Sleeping Out on Shop Street for COPE Galway
On Friday, 5th December, I’m taking part in the COPE Galway Business Leaders Sleep Out. This annual event raises vital funds for COPE Galway’s homeless services.
COPE Galway provide more than just shelter. The funds raised through this event are used to provide a range of supports including nutritious meals, safe accommodation, practical essentials, and the wraparound supports people need to transition out of homelessness.
After years in hospitality, Christmas meant celebration and warmth. This year, I’m joining the COPE Galway Sleep Out to face the darker side of those nights and support their incredible local work helping those support to ensure that more people have a safe place to call home this Christmas.
Please support my Sleep Out - your donation will make a real difference.
My Updates
Zumbathon raffle was a great success!
Monday 1st Dec Thank you to all those supported my charity raffle at the zumbathon in Corrandulla last weekend - attendees, supporters and sponsors, it was a great success and getting close to my target!
Thank you to all of my sponsors!
Saturday 29th Nov
Raffle Prizes Galore!
Saturday 29th Nov
Zumbathon in Galway this Saturday with super raffle in aid of COPE Galway
Monday 24th Nov
Zumbathon in Galway this weekend with raffle in aid of COPE Galway
Monday 24th Nov
CREW Charity Coffee Morning this Friday!
Tuesday 18th Nov
Experiencing the Other Side of Christmas: Why I’m Joining the COPE Galway Sleep Out 2025
Tuesday 21st Oct
For many years working in hospitality, Christmas has always been about celebration — the parties, the laughter, and the warmth of people coming together. I’ve spent countless festive nights helping others enjoy these moments, and it made me wonder: what about those for whom this season brings cold, uncertainty, or loneliness?
This year, I’ve decided to take part in the COPE Galway Sleep Out 2025 to experience, in a small and humbling way, the reality of facing the night without shelter. It’s not about comparing my experience to the struggles of those who are homeless — it’s about standing in solidarity, raising awareness, and doing what I can to support COPE Galway’s life-changing work.
COPE Galway provides critical services for people experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, and social isolation. Every donation raised through the Sleep Out goes directly back into our community, helping individuals and families rebuild their lives with safety, dignity, and hope.
Taking part in this event is a reminder of how fortunate many of us are, and how vital it is to show compassion for those facing hardship. I hope that by sharing my experience, I can encourage others to support COPE Galway — whether through donations, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness. Together, we can make sure that no one in Galway has to face the night alone.
Thank You to my Supporters
€365
Proceeds From Zumbathon Raffle
€265
Crew
Well done Maria, everyone at CREW is very proud of you!
€254.70
Crew Coffee Morning Fundraiser
A BIG thank you to the members and guests of the CREW community who supported our charity coffee morning at the hub today, it is much appreciated and all for a good cause! Thank you also for generosity of time for coming along!
€106
Electric Storm Video & Animation
€106
Carey Building Contractors
Best of luck Maria - a very worthy cause!
€100
Ann Brehony
€100
Una Mcdonagh
€53
Pat Lavelle
€53
Mary Glynn
Well done Maria
€53
Ennis Bridal Boutique
Well Done
€53
Niamh Costello
Good luck!
€53
Ger Timoney
You are brave Maria , well done for supporting such a worthy charity …
€53
Christy O'hara, Hrworks
Well done. Congrats Maria.
€53
We Are Proud Of You Said We Are Proud Of You
€53
Maria Kelly
€53
Eoin Tierney
€53
Fintan Mcandrew
€53
John & Nora Tierney
Good luck Maria on your sleep out for such a worthwhile cause, love mam & dad x
€53
Valerie Maybin
Best of luck sis supporting such a good cause
€53
Zoe
Best of luck Maria
€53
Peter Tierney
€50
Catherine Mcgillycuddy
Best of luck Maria!
€50
Noreen & Eamon Grealish C/o Grealish’s Pub, Carnmore Cross
Good luck Maria, all for a very good cause!
€50
Family Donation
€50
Sinead O Shaughnessy
Well done Maria 👏
€50
William Fyans
Fair play to you, Maria
€50
Fidelma & Johnny Connaire
Delighted to support you and the fantastic work of Cope,Maria.
€31.80
Imelda Lydon
€31.80
Blathnaid Kelly
€31.80
Maria Curran
Best of luck Maria!!
€31.80
Anonymous
€31.80
Nuala Travers
Best of luck Maria
€30
Crew Members Donation From Recycling Cans/bottles
€26.50
Dorothy Mcdonagh
Well done Maria, you are mighty for doing this challenge. Very inspiring!
€26.50
Jennifer
Best of luck Maria and we'll done for raising money for a great cause 🥰
€26.50
Paula Leonard
€25
Family Donation
€25
Mary Carolan
Best of luck, Maria!
€21.20
Mary Fylan
€21.20
Clíona Newell
Well done Maria 👏
€21.20
Paula Fyans
Good on ya Maria
€21.20
Ciara Mcgillycuddy
Fair play to you, best of luck!
€21.20
Sheelagh Murray
Best of luck Maria. Great cause.
€21.20
Shauna Prenga
Best of luck with the sleep out Maria this is a great challenge that you are doing 👏 best wishes xx
€21.20
Michael Gilmore
Best of Luck Maria
€21.20
Kathryn Reynolds
€21.20
Feena, Daragh, Clodagh & Iarla
Fair play Maria!
€21.20
Sandra Regan
Such a great Cause Maria, COPE do super work!! Enjoy the night...
€21.20
Rachel Shanaghy
€21.20
Laura Herke
Good luck from CREW
€21.20
Della Mchugh
€21.20
Mindslí Limited
Great initiative, Maria!
€21.20
Olan Kelly
Good luck
€21.20
Catherine Fahy
Best of luck Maria
€21.20
Manus Burke
€20
Anne Fyans
€20
Luke & Jake Morgan - Morgan Brothers
Well done Maria
€20
Edel Jordan
Well done Maria
€20
Adrian & Sue Tierney
Best of luck Maria 👏
€20
Helen Gunning
Best wishes Maria. An amazing woman.
€20
Anne-marie Keane
€15.90
Anonymous
€10.60
Barbara Cashen
€10.60
Michelle Campion
Fair Play
€10.60
Shania Taite
€10.60
M Mch
Good luck! Great cause.
€10.60
Noreen Donnellan
€10
Seamus Gallagher
Congratulations Maria, very well done 👏
€10
Katelyn Divilly
€5
