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Dublin through the lens of homelessness

The ‘In Sight’ project provided disposable cameras for 45 people living on streets.

By Rosita BolandFri May 06 2016 - 05:00

Shane Lowry: Busy four weeks beckon on tour

After my recent marriage to Wendy, I’m ready now to get back out on the road

By Shane LowryThu Apr 28 2016 - 11:07

Addiction, not debt, the scourge on streets of Belfast

With five homeless deaths in city this year already, charities are urging Stormont to act

By Amanda FergusonFri Apr 08 2016 - 01:00

Rent supplement limit increase would have low impact, says DSP

Figures show 10% increase would bring 40 properties in Dublin, Cork, Galway within reach

By Fiach KellyTue Mar 22 2016 - 10:34

Focus on helping the vulnerable back to work

Focus Ireland’s initiative engages with those who are at risk of homelessness

By Charlie TaylorFri Mar 11 2016 - 07:13

One in five worry about losing their home - Simon

New figures from the Simon Community highlight concern over rising rents and homelessness

Wed Feb 17 2016 - 09:04

Bono and Hozier take to Grafton Street for Christmas Eve busk

The Script, Glen Hansard and The Coronas among pack of leading Irish musicians

By Niamh ToweyThu Dec 24 2015 - 18:53

Crowds expected to flock to Christmas Eve carol services

Get your seats early for Pro-Cathedral, but no room at the inn for St Patrick’s Cathedral

By Patsy McGarryThu Dec 24 2015 - 01:00

Image of elderly woman begging on Dublin street causes outcry

Woman, who is nearly 90, wasn’t homeless but couldn’t afford to feed herself or pay bills

By Sorcha PollakThu Sept 24 2015 - 12:00

Man charged with manslaughter of homeless chef in Cork

French man Vincent Morgain died on September 15th after being assaulted

By Barry RocheSat Sept 19 2015 - 13:34

Glaziers: Cracking work for a specialist team

The three women, and one man, behind Capital Glass are responsible for some of the biggest glasswork projects around Dublin, but they’ll also replace your broken window

By Deirdre McQuillanThu Sept 17 2015 - 04:00

Housing and homeless crisis ‘out of control’

Simon Community says Government must ‘intervene urgently’ before winter

By Sorcha PollakTue Aug 18 2015 - 15:29

Air rage accused likely to be prosecuted in Crown Court

Judge refuses bail for US passenger who ‘demanded nuts’ over absence of address

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 15:48

Man (34) sentenced to life for double murder in Belfast

Jury sworn in and trial due to start but then one of the two accused pleaded guilty

By Ashleigh McDonaldTue May 26 2015 - 17:26

Swim for a Mile: Final wraps up week of swim challenge events

Irish Times journalists participate in charity challenge at National Aquatic Centre

By Erin McGuireFri May 22 2015 - 19:44

Murder accused ‘horrified’ that homeless man died in rubbish chute

David O’Loughlin (28) charged with killing Liam Manley at Cork apartment block in 2013

By Barry RocheWed Mar 25 2015 - 20:17

Major search operation for man who fell into River Lee

Irish Coastguard helicopter carries out sweeps of north channel of river in Cork

By Barry RocheSat Mar 21 2015 - 15:38

Witness tells murder trial that victim went ‘down the drain’

Homeless man made no attempt to defend himself during assault, court hears

By Barry RocheThu Mar 12 2015 - 20:38

Jury sworn in for murder trial over body found in refuse chute

David O’Loughlin (27) charged with murder of Liam Manley (59) at Cork apartments

By Barry RocheTue Mar 10 2015 - 15:07

The Abbey’s school project: ‘Only one of these students had even been to the theatre’

The Abbey’s Theatre-Making and Citizenship course has been piloted in an inner-city Dublin school, and the positive effects on students have been manifold

By Sara KeatingTue Mar 10 2015 - 00:00

Impact of homeless hostel on new ESB HQ raised with council

Councillors to be asked to back development plan for Longfield’s Hotel on Fitzwilliam Street

By Olivia KellyThu Jan 29 2015 - 01:00

Glen Hansard leads famous faces in Christmas Eve busk

Damien Rice, Mundy among musicians bringing shopping street to standstill

By Genevieve CarberyWed Dec 24 2014 - 19:46

Christmas FM is about more than carols

The festive-themed radio station has raised €500,000 for charity since it began seven years ago

By Ciarán D'ArcyTue Dec 23 2014 - 01:00

Robbery of Mullingar charity shop described as ‘despicable’

Gardaí appeal for information about weekend incident at premises on Castle Street

By Brian McDonaldSun Dec 21 2014 - 14:26

‘Black Santa’ Christmas sit-out begins in Dublin

Funds raised by annual event at St Ann’s Church will go to homeless

By Patsy McGarryWed Dec 17 2014 - 19:59

Dublin is like a Christmas card, says New York Times

Capital described as a ‘newly energised city’ with a ‘literary spirit’ where Bono busks

By Sorcha PollakSat Dec 13 2014 - 19:20

That’s men: Real people get hurt by policy decisions that slip by most of us

Padraig O’Morain believes the factors that pushed people into wretched living conditions go back 12 years

By Pádraig O'MoráinThu Dec 11 2014 - 10:00

A death in Dublin

Homelessness

Wed Dec 03 2014 - 01:00

Prefabs must not become long-term, say homeless charities

Tánaiste calls for disused council houses to be reopened

By Tim O'BrienTue Sept 16 2014 - 01:00

Report warns of increase in rural homelessness

Danger homelessness outside urban areas is forgotten by policy makers

By Kitty HollandFri Jul 18 2014 - 01:01

Man who drove stolen van at garda jailed for 12 years

Judge in Cork says John Paul O’Driscoll (27) guilty of ‘phenomenally dangerous driving’

By Barry RocheThu Jul 03 2014 - 17:47

Anger ran beside us on the women’s mini marathon

In a country where the cufflinks still twinkle and the bonuses still soar, why are people having to raise funds for basic services this way?

By Hilary FanninFri Jun 06 2014 - 01:00

Two men appear in court over high speed chase in Cork

Pair remanded in custody after incident in which garda was seriously injured

By Barry RocheSat Apr 19 2014 - 17:41

Man charged with murder of homeless man in Cork

Body of Simon Community resident found dumped in rubbish chute

By Barry RocheThu Nov 14 2013 - 16:31

Homeless agencies cautious on Social Impact Investment scheme

Private investors to fund, bear risk and take ultimate responsibility for social projects

By Pamela Duncan and Mark HilliardThu Oct 17 2013 - 14:57

Plan to end long-term homelessness ‘in jeopardy’

Simon Community records increase in numbers sleeping rough

By Dan GriffinTue Sept 24 2013 - 09:57

No finer place

An evening of sublime entertainment with Kevin Barry leading the charge

By Emma SomersSun Sept 15 2013 - 13:00

Man remanded in custody over Cork death

Arrest was made after body of Simon Community resident was found in rubbish chute

By Barry RocheThu May 23 2013 - 08:11

Man found dead in Cork chute after assault is named

Liam Manley (59) was a long term resident at Cork’s Simon Community

By Barry RocheThu May 16 2013 - 21:07

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