#Homeless

by Alan Finn on Jan 25th, 2017 - 1772 Views

A homeless origisation called You’re Not Alone, are planning a sleepout to raise awareness of the homeless crisis here in Ireland. The planned sleepout willtake place on Friday 24th February 2017 from 8.pm at the central bank of Ireland on Dame Street. People who want to take part are advised... 

by Jacqueline Spain on Dec 20th, 2016 - 2503 Views

A Christmas gift has arrived for homeless and underprivileged parents in Dublin, the Minister of Children, Katherine Zappone T.D., announced that parents will be offered free childcare from next month. Children who are aged 0-5 years will receive 25 hours a week free childcare, including a daily meal.... 

by Alan Finn on Sep 17th, 2015 - 1999 Views

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... 

by Tony Gorman on Mar 30th, 2015 - 2032 Views

A Wake up for the Irish Government 30th March 2015/ by Tony Gorman In a holy state of homelessness Where people pay the toll And clergy teach you out of books Of sins that stain your soul But out of books they do not see Injustice to the poor And leave those who are homeless In conditions like a sewer While... 

by Gillian Kelly on Feb 27th, 2015 - 1734 Views

Focus on Homeless Children – In this article, Gillian Kelly explains why Focus is more than ever concerned with the homeless children problem in our city Focus Ireland is concerned that homelessness is becoming more prevalent in children due to rent increases.  Recent figures show that over... 

by Gillian Kelly on Feb 13th, 2015 - 2065 Views

Homeless Children: Tom’s Story – Our New Reporter Gillian Kelly relates the sad story of Tom, a 17 homeless boy who lives on our streets. In my own personal experience, I came across a young man huddled in a sleeping bag trying to keep warm at the Ha’penny Bridge one cold January morning. ...