#HomelessCrisis

by Alan Finn on Dec 10th, 2015 - 2123 Views

Local Family Facing Homelessness A young family with 2 children are facing becoming homeless victim.  The family are living in emergency accommodation Parnell Road in Dublin 12. The complex, which is called St Catherine’s’ gate has in the last couple of days become a meeting point for various housing... 

by David Carr on Nov 9th, 2015 - 2463 Views

Digital Hub to Open Doors to Homeless The Digital hub is set to open its gates to the homeless. This coming winter, former industrial premises just off Thomas Street will be acting as a nightly refuge for as many as 100 rough sleepers. The empty building is being made available on a temporary basis to... 

by Gillian Kelly on Nov 4th, 2015 - 1831 Views

I first met Conor outside Centra in Rathmines in late October.  He was sitting under his sleeping bag with a beige blanket wrapped around him; his light blue eyes were fixated on his book.  His face was pale and his wavy red hair looked unwashed.  His body looked thin and undernourished.  My sister...