A boy aged under 17 was one of the homeless people who died in Dublin this year. 20 homeless people were confirmed to have died in the first four months of 2023 alone. Dublin Region Homeless Executive to Aontu, Peadar Toibin released the data through a Freedom of Information request. The data also confirmed four […]
2 years ago
The photo stopped us in our tracks today The photo of a young girl eating a meal off a box outdoors has caused anger and upset amongst homeless charities and campaigners. Founder and CEO of Dublin charity, Feed Our Homeless Tony Walsh tweeted the pic with the caption: “A picture like this speaks a thousand […]
4 years ago
What a lovely gesture. Photographs taken of three young boys helping homeless people on the streets of Dublin during the week have gone viral. The teenagers can be seen bringing hot drinks to those exposed to the elements on a frosty O’Connell street. Homeless charity Friends Helping Friends shared the pictures on their Facebook page […]
6 years ago
Christmas can be a difficult time of year for families in emergency accommodation. With no place to put a tree or prepare dinner it can often feel lonely and isolating, particularly if you have no friends of family nearby that you can spend the season with. This Christmas, Tallaght Kids Zone and A Helping Hand […]
7 years ago
A Dublin mother of four is faced with becoming homeless just days before Christmas. It is said that the mother and her children will soon be without a home due to the landlord selling the property that they are currently renting. This comes just days after the most recent homeless rally. The mum was asked […]
7 years ago
This is a wonderful idea. Outdoor store Regatta is celebrating their first birthday in the Ilac shopping centre by giving back to the community. The store will be teaming up with charity Inner City Helping Homeless to help those in need. To mark their first birthday Regatta Great Outdoors are giving away a free fleece […]
7 years ago