An Irish mother has shared her family’s experience of being homeless at Christmas time
Brought to you by Focus Ireland “I’ve experienced a lot in my life, and this situation left me close to breaking point.” While there’s no denying that it’s been a tough year for many people, most of us have a lot to be grateful for this Christmas. Despite the challenges we’re facing, at least so […]
3 years ago
Campaigners’ anger as photo of homeless toddler circulates
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 […]
5 years ago
Irish mum shares videos of what her daily life is like in emergency accommodation
There are currently hundreds of families in emergency accommodation. Most of us couldn’t imagine living and trying to look after our children in a hotel room for an extended period of time, but unfortunately for many families across Ireland they have no other option. Mum Shannon Byrne recently shared a video of her daily morning […]
6 years ago
Homeless families in Dublin to receive free public transport next month
Homeless families living in the capital will be given access to free transport from next month. Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy recently announced that families living in emergency accommodation will be able to avail of free public transport from August. Children living in emergency accommodation already have access to free transport to and from school but […]
7 years ago
How dare a homeless mother take a photo with a beer in her hand?
‘She should’ve kept her legs shut’, ‘why have so many children if you can’t look after them?’, ‘sponging off the state because she couldn’t control herself’… The above are comments I’ve read or heard on the radio in response to Margaret Cash, a homeless mother of seven children. Recently, photos were put on social media […]
8 years ago
“Lucky to get a mat on the floor” – 8 months pregnant & sleeping rough
The imminent birth of a baby is usually a time of joy and excitement but for one Irish woman, her pregnancy has been full of uncertainty and distress. The organisation Hope in the Darkness has been feeding homeless people on the streets of Dublin for nearly two years. They recently shared the below photo of […]
9 years ago