14th Wicklow Avoca Scout Group

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Avoca Scouts are sleeping out against homelessness

For years, we've watched the homelessness crisis grow in Ireland. Thousands of children are caught in the middle of it, and it's simply not right. This isn't something we have to accept; it is a question of political will, and choice. And we can’t, as a nation, allow this to continue. 

That's why we’re taking action together. On Friday 10 October, our team are going to take part in the nationwide sleep out for Focus Ireland's Shine A Light, trading our cosy beds for a sleeping bag for the night. This isn't just about a single night of discomfort; it’s about raising absolutely critical funds for Focus Ireland to help them meet the growing demand for their services.

More than that, though, it’s about making a stand and saying that having thousands of children without a home is just unacceptable.

Please show your support by donating to our team's fundraising page: every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to creating a future where every child has a safe place to call home.

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Mcgarry Family

Well done Avoca Scouts sleeping out to raise awareness and support for our homeless community! Your compassion and dedication are truly inspiring.

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Patrice Wheeler (nana)

Well done, Conor and all your friends who are sleeping outside tonight to benefit your community.

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Hosier Byrne

Well done Avoca 👏 Scouts

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Anonymous

Well done to brave Scouts and their Leaders helping those in need. Ye are amazing. 🙂

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Becky Clissmann

Well done Avoca Scouts!

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Lesley -anne Purser

Well done Avoca scouts on your sleep out

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Barry O'callaghan

A great cause, well done guys!

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Daly

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Valerie Madden

Well done Pippa and all your friends doing a fantastic thing tonight From your cousins in clare

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Jenny Grant

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Anonymous

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Katie Andrews

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Chloe Oneill

Best of luck tonight Brehon and all the scouts tonight👏🏼

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Cj Wilson

Well done everyone

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Gearoid O Chorraigh

Well done Daniel 👏 👏👏 fair play to you and the rest of your pals ...Great cause .

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Karen Gallagher

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Bryne Rush

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Julie Sutcliffe

Well done to all the Scouts camping out

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Laura Blount

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Lisa Gavin

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Curry Family

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Paul Okeeffe

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Roisin Sheridan

Great work scouts!!

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Louise Merrigan

Well done on raising money and awareness

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Louise Ryan

Best of luck to all of you on your sleep out. You are all just amazing. Go Pippa Andrews 😀

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Claire O'toole

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Mary Collins

Well done to all the avoca scouts .Big shout out to pippa andrews. From her aunt in clare

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Sarah Irwin

Well done Avoca Scouts xx

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Twomey Family

Best of Luck

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Karen Grant

Well do Dan and the scouts .. such a great cause x

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Anonymous

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Evelyn

Well done everyone 👏

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Pamela Roe

Good luck 🍀

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Lorraine Mooney

Amazing great job guys

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Conor Rush

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Melanie Byrne

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Sandra Behan

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