• Lisa McKenna just donated €18
  • D&E just donated €125
  • Elinor just donated €30
  • Lisa just donated €490
  • Michael just donated €50
  • Maura just donated €30
  • Deirdre just donated €20
  • Charlotte just donated €20
  • Patricia just donated €50
  • Mary just donated €40
  • Stephen Antony just donated €1,000
  • Niall Murray just donated €20
  • Noel just donated €200
  • Anonymous just donated €3,095
  • Ann-Marie Whelan just donated €100
  • Maura just donated €30
  • Philip just donated €250
  • CACEIS just donated €2,000
  • Dylan just donated €5
  • Damien just donated €5

Amount Raised

€1,081,415 raised

€1,400,000 Goal

€1,081,415 raised

€1,400,000 Goal

Thank you for your support

Over 1,000 sleep outs took place across Ireland, on Friday 11 October.

We are incredibly proud of everyone who braved the night to sleep out against homelessness. Your participation and support have made a significant impact.

If you couldn’t join the sleep out, there’s still time to make a difference. Please consider donating to help support over 14,000 people experiencing homelessness.

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How can you support Shine A Light?

Every donation, big or small, helps Focus Ireland continue its crucial work to help those experiencing homelessness.

Donate to a friend

Know someone sleeping out tonight? Select donate and then search for a fundraiser to donate directly to their fundraising page.

Donate to Shine A Light

Show your support and donate to help us raise vital funds for people experiencing homelessness.

Donate through Revolut

Head to ‘Lifestyle’ section, tap ‘Donate’, find ‘Focus Ireland’, and choose your own amount to donate.

Shine A Light Programme

Inspiring talks from Focus Ireland staff, LEAP Ambassador and our sponsor, Bord Gáis Energy.

Welcome Message

A warm greeting from Focus Ireland's CEO, Pat Dennigan

A Word From Our Sponsor

Catherine Lonergan, Director of Customer Value & Marketing at Bord Gáis Energy

Meet James

Focus Ireland LEAP Ambassador
(Lived Experience Ambassador Programme)

Impact Of Your Support

Look at the difference you are making by supporting Shine A Light

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Housing

Sleep Meditation

Focus Ireland founder Sr. Stan will guide you through a relaxing meditation to help you relax and prepare for your sleep out challenge. 

Get cosy in your sleeping bag, find a comfortable position, and let the meditation guide you to a peaceful slumber.


The Sanctuary is a meditation centre for social change in the heart of Dublin City. It is a charity founded by Sr. Stan Kennedy in 1998, inspired by Sr Stan’s own personal practice of contemplation and meditation and its ability to sustain her in her commitment to work with people experiencing homelessness.

Activities

Corporate Teams
Discussion Prompts

Shine A Light - Discussion Prompts

Shine A Light - Discussion Prompts

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Bingo Card

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Origami

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Shine A Light - Origami Heart

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Shine A Light - Origami House

Shine A Light - Origami House

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