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Be The Generation That Ends Homelessness

On Friday 9 October, your school can take part in Shine A Light by hosting a sleep out for one night. Whether it’s in your school hall, yard, or sports pitch, you’ll be joining schools across Ireland making a big impact. Bring your whole school together to raise funds that give all children the chance of a safe, secure future.  

Every class, every student, every effort counts. Together, your school can make a real difference, supporting families in crisis and helping children stay connected to their education, friendships, and community. 

Sign up now and join schools across Ireland taking action for children who need support.  

Host Your Own School Sleep Out

Event details

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Date:
Friday 9 October

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Time:
Your choice, flexible to the needs of your school. Please refer the resources provided for further guidance.

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Locations:
Carpark, school hall, sports pitch etc. Please refer the resources provided for further guidance.

Running order:
Please refer the resources provided for further guidance.

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What will be provided?

  • All students will receive a Shine A Light beanie hat once they have fundraised a minimum of €50.
  • Downloadable event materials to print such as posters and bunting.
  • An online programme featuring videos from Focus Ireland and our customers.

What to bring?

  • Your own sleeping bag (essential)
  • A yoga mat/ sleeping mat (optional)

What to wear?

  • Long sleeved thermal/polyester base layer
  • Warm fleece/down layer
  • Warm leggings/trousers
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Thick warm socks
  • Runners/comfortable shoes

What to pack?

  • Overnight bag
  • Waterproof jacket (required for your comfort and safety) 
  • Extra layers, a change of clothes and spare socks (store in a dry bag in your backpack) 
  • Mobile Phone (fully charged) + charger + battery pack  
  • Any medication you use (please do not share this medication at any time with other members under any circumstances) 
  • Toothbrush & toothpaste

Here's what you can expect

Optional Information Webinar

An optional pre‑event webinar with the essentials: what to expect on the night and the impact you’ll make.

Social Awareness

Opportunities to learn more about homelessness in Ireland and the impact of Focus Ireland's work.

Tailored support every step

We’ve created guides and FAQs to answer all your questions about Focus Ireland and Shine A Light.

Team Work

Experience the pride of coming together as a school to raise vital funds for those in need.

Fundraising: The moment your fundraising transforms lives

Fundraising is where one night becomes real change. We suggest a fundraising target of €500 - and push higher if you can. Every euro you raise delivers vital, life‑changing support to people facing homelessness.

Last year, schools like yours helped prevent families from losing their homes and supported young people with nowhere else to turn. Behind every number is a real person whose life moved forward because people like you care.

If you want to see exactly what your fundraising makes possible, explore last year’s impact and hear directly from people like Nicole*, Anne* and Des - the people whose lives were changed because students and teachers like you stepped up.

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