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Work towards a brighter future for children experiencing homelessness.

On Friday 9 October, join hundreds of others across Ireland by sleeping out at work. It’s a great way to bond with your colleagues over a shared act of solidarity.   

By bringing your team together to fundraise, the impact you can make multiplies. The funds you raise can help keep families in their homes through Focus Ireland’s Advice & Information services, offering practical support, guidance, and solutions when people need it most.  

You can make a difference, but you don’t have to do it alone. Sign up to Shine A Light with your workplace today.  

Choose your Workplace Sleep Out option:

Join an existing
Workplace Sleep Out

Location: Cork and Dublin 

Venue:  

  • Cork - Cork City Gaol. 
  • Dublin - TU Dublin Grangegorman.

Spaces: Maximum of 100 participants. All participants must be registered to attend this event. 

Running Order: All participants will receive an email with a full schedule of 'On the Night' activities closer to the event. 

What will be provided?  

  • Shine A Light beanie hat. 
  • Survival bag (a protective layer to cover your sleeping bag and ensure your bedding remains dry).
  • Emergency foil blanket. 
  • Cardboard mat.  
  • Tea & coffee will be available. 
  • Evening meal & light breakfast. 
  • Support from staff, First Aider & security (available throughout the night).  

Host your own
Workplace Sleep Out

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

Location: Your workplace in areas such as carpark, rooftop, office space, backyards, warehouses etc. Please refer to the resources provided for further guidance.  

Running order: We’ll provide you with an event guide to help you structure your night and make your Sleep Out a success. 

What will be provided?  

  • All participants 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, our sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, and customers. 







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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  
  • Headtorch or flashlight
  • 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

Support & Advice

Our dedicated team is here to ensure your experience is smooth with advice on event planning, fundraising and internal recruitment.

Optional Information Webinar

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

Team Building

Experience the sense of accomplishment that comes from working together as a team to raise critical funds for those in need. 

A well-organised event

You can join a Focus Ireland Sleep Out in Cork or Dublin, or run your own Workplace Sleep Out, with tailored support provided from start to finish.

Fundraising: The moment your fundraising transforms lives

Fundraising is where one night becomes real change. We suggest a fundraising target of €1,000 - and push higher if you can. Every euro you raise delivers vital, life‑changing support to people facing homelessness.

Last year, fundraisers like you 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 individuals like you stepped up.

Will you step up?

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