Dublin mum and her children faced with becoming homeless this Christmas
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 […]
8 years ago
Homeless mother gives birth to stillborn twins in Dublin hotel
Devastating news. A homeless mother gave birth over the weekend to stillborn twins in emergency accommodation in Dublin. The heartbroken mother later walked into the Rotunda hospital with her babies, but unfortunately, nothing could be done to save the infants. According to Extra.ie homeless campaigner Fr Peter McVerry spoke out about the tragic situation and […]
8 years ago
Photos shared of a homeless woman living on the beach with her children have caused controversy
The photos were posted online yesterday. Photos showing a homeless mother and her children living on a beach in Cork have caused controversy online. Originally shared by Paul Byrne the post has been shared hundreds of times on other pages and personal Facebook accounts. Ireland is currently experiencing a huge housing crisis and more and […]
8 years ago
At least 27 pregnant women were homeless in Ireland last year
Women make up half of all homeless people in Ireland, with many also being pregnant. Approximately 42 percent of homeless people around the country are women, according to the National Women’s Council of Ireland (NWCI). This is considerably higher than the EU homeless average, which sees between 20 and 33 percent being female. The number […]
9 years ago