Posted on: August 04, 2025 | Author: Tom
As the new academic year approaches, the student accommodation problem in Galway has become critical. The University of Galway Students’ Union recently distributed 40,000 flyers, urging people across the city to offer accommodation to students early, recognising that many may still face serious housing difficulties.
Meanwhile, the Union’s recent survey of 1,710 students painted a stark picture:
78% struggled to find accommodation
31% said they might have reconsidered attending if they’d known how hard it would be
Over half reported working part-time to make rent, with negative impacts on their studies.
With just 1,867 university-owned beds available for nearly 19,000 students, the demand far exceeds supply, and tens of thousands depend entirely on the private rental market.
How MindMyHome.ie Can Help
At MindMyHome.ie, our mission is to bridge real-life gaps in home security, pet care, and house-swap options—now, also helping to tackle the student accommodation crisis in Galway:and across the country.
✅ For Students:
Rent a room directly with homeowners through our trusted platform—avoiding informal “digs” with no legal protection.
Stay in a good home that is both affordable and close to your place of study..
Wherever available, our vetted sitters ensure homes and pets are well cared-for.
🏡 For Property Owners:
Offer spare rooms to young people who respect homes, offering affordable housing and supplemental income.
Join our Home-Swap scheme and enjoy a meditative holiday in return during quieter months.
Long-term vacancy? Let MindMyHome.ie connect you with elder-care stayers or students in need.
Our Shared Values in Action
This effort aligns with our core commitments:
🤝 Value How it Applies
Community Supporting students means welcoming future professionals into the city.
Care All sitters and tenants are vetted and committed to respectful stays.
Connection It’s about mutual benefit: owners contribute to housing solutions while opening doors to cultural exchange.
Sustainability Better use of existing housing eases pressure on the private rental market and supports affordable options.
How You Can Take Part
🎓 Students – Looking for housing?
Sign up via our web.
Browse verified homes or swap listings across Ireland.
Secure lawful, affordable accommodation → no unregulated roommates, no rental scams.
👪 Homeowners – With a spare room or vacant house?
Register with MindMyHome.ie.
Choose to list for student rent or home-swap offers.
We provide background checks, and round‑the‑clock support—your property is protected; your guests are trusted.
Spotlight on a Mid-West Example
Last year in Galway, home‑swapping between Galway students and households in quieter towns proved a win-win:
Students gained local housing at lower cost
Hosts enjoyed cultural exchange and helped ease city rental burdens
Homes and pets were professionally minded in a trusted relationship
MindMyHome.ie is central to the vetting and matching process, ensuring safety and satisfaction for both parties.
A Collective Opportunity
The student housing crunch has shown that institutions and builders alone cannot respond quickly enough. With MindMyHome.ie, homeowners across Galway and counties like Mayo, Roscommon can act now:
Provide immediate housing relief
Support students’ right to education
Help rebalancing of the city’s housing market
This is more than a stopgap—it's an invitation to build connections, open doors, and shape a more sustainable housing economy.
Final Thought
Nobody should be forced to compromise their education for lack of housing—especially when local solutions are within reach. If you're a student in Galway searching for safety and affordability—or a homeowner with a home to offer—MindMyHome.ie is here to help. Let’s come together to support one another and ensure every student has a home away from home.
Explore today: mindmyhome.ie – the secure way to house, sit, swap, and belong.
MindMyHome.ie:
👫 Connecting Students & Homeowners Safely
🐾 Caring for Homes & Pets by Your Terms
🏠 Bringing Communities Together, One Stay at a Time
