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Nicholas of Myra To Be Homeless Shelter
Nicholas of Myra To Be Homeless Shelter
People living near the derelict St Nicholas of Myra building on Carmans Hall are planning a protest following the announcement that the former community centre is to be turned into an emergency homeless hostel with room for 65 beds and related facilities. This...
Brú Aimstir Open Its Doors To The Homeless
Brú Aimstir opened their doors on Friday the 20th November for homeless people who have been sleeping rough. Brú Aimstir is a new service provided by the Cold Weather Initiative in Dublin 8 and will be running this service for the time being during 2015 and 2016.
The facility is able to accommodate...
Is Temporary Good Enough Now?
Is Temporary Good Enough Now?
Having been homeless myself I know what it feels like not having a permanent roof over my head. Now, 10 years later, homelessness in Ireland is a serious problem. We are now seeing people of all ages and families on our streets. Families through no fault of their own...
How Could This Still Be Happening?
How Could This Still Be Happening?
On a rainy day on Friday 14th August 2015, at a little past 3 pm, on a grass public area between Fatima & Rialto Luas stop two people lay on the ground in an embraced way. The two were keeping warm and dry as best as they could possibly could. They had some kind...
