Brought to you by Focus Ireland “I got thrown out when I was 16 and that’s my very first experience of being homeless.” We’ve all faced some challenges from time to time but most of us have never had to imagine what life without a roof over our heads is like. For the thousands of […]
3 years ago
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 […]
7 years ago
“Help women in need during their menstrual cycles.” With homelessness figures hitting an all-time high this year, one initiative is proving that small gestures can make a big difference. The Homeless Period Dublin was set up back in December 2016, however, as the homelessness crisis worsened, the need for help and resources grew, so in […]
8 years ago
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 […]
8 years ago