Pauline McLynn, star of legendary comedy, Father Ted, teamed up with Focus Ireland to launch Ireland’s Great Get Together which aims to raise funds to prevent family homelessness.
Pauline called on people in Laois and all over Ireland to sign up to Ireland’s Great Get Together which takes place on May Bank Holiday weekend, May 3-5 which sees people hold events such as a coffee morning, a movie night or Bar-B-Q and everyone who attends donates to help Focus Ireland’s work.
Focus Ireland said they need this support more than ever as a record total of nearly 10,000 people are homeless in Ireland.
Shockingly nearly 4,000 of them are children (In 1614 families). They do not have that most basic need – a secure and permanent home.
Now you can make a real difference and support this important work in a very a simple and impactful way.
All you have to do is register for Ireland’s Great Get Together, pick the kind of event you would like to do at home, school or work and invite people to come along.
Then your guests make a donation to fund Focus Ireland’s work to prevent family homelessness in Ireland – it’s that simple!
Pauline McLynn said; “I absolutely love gatherings of friends and family – it’s an important ritual in all our busy schedules to bring people together to chat and have a bit of fun.
“The strength of Ireland’s Great Get Together is that, while you’re having fun and connecting you can also make a powerful contribution against homelessness.”
To register your event, visit www.focusireland.ie to download a host pack and find some great ideas for your get together.
Movie Nights, tea parties, sing-songs, children’s events, yoga sessions, hikes, dinner gatherings, day trips, BBQ’s, sports club events, picnics, coffee mornings and book clubs are just some of the ideas to be found.
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