Orla Gallagher

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Mission Statement

Focus Ireland are driven by the fundamental belief that homelessness is wrong. They work with people who need support to avoid becoming homeless and who need help to end their experience of homelessness and move into a safe and secure home. From the very beginning, their work has been rooted in deep listening to people, learning about the problems and risks they face and pointing to where the solutions lie. 

We’re sleeping out against homelessness

As business leaders, we are used to taking calculated risks and leading the way for our team. But on October 11, we'll be stepping a little further outside our comfort zone – by sleeping out to raise awareness and funds for the fight against homelessness.

This isn't a solo mission. I'm proud to be joining a team of dedicated colleagues for Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light sleep out, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. Why? Because homelessness is a critical issue that demands our attention, and because business leaders have a responsibility to be active participants in the communities we serve.

Homelessness is a complex issue with no easy solutions. Yet, it's a serious problem affecting communities across the country. We keep reaching record breaking figures on the number of people experiencing homelessness, which includes over 4,000 children. This is unacceptable.

While a one-night sleep out is certainly not the same, it offers a glimpse into the vulnerability and hardship faced by thousands of people in Ireland without a safe and secure home.

As business leader, we believe in leading by example. By participating in this event, we hope to inspire others to get involved to raise funds to support vital homeless services. Please show your support by donating to our fundraising page: every contribution, big or small, gets us closer to creating a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.

Our Achievements

Completed Sleepout

Shared Page

50% of Fundraising Target

Reached Fundraising goal

Increased Fundraising Target

Thank you to our Sponsors

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Jdb Maintenance & Electrical Ltd

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James Breen

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Paul Ashmore

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Aoife

Let's hope it doesn't rain! Fantastic effort for a great cause Orla!

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Orla Gallagher

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Gather And Gather

Best of luck Orla, delighted to be able to support this fantastic campaign

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Siobhan Kiely

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Matthew Gallagher

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Brent Pope

Good luck Orla, well done and happy to support such a great cause

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Marie Whitty

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Eoin Clifford

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Lady Mary

Respect Orla G! Wishing you every success with your fundraising.

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Alan

Best of luck Orla! Alan - Childrens Hospital

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Anonymous

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Daragh Tighe

Best of luck Orls and hope the weather will be good to you, Dar

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Ruth

Well done Orla for doing this. Focus are a great organisation doing great work.

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Aileen O Sullivan

Well done Orla. A great campaign to support.

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Amber Kehoe

Good woman. Great cause. Bring a hot water bottle

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Colin Murray

Great cause.

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Niamh Corby

Good luck Orla

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Fiona O'rourke

Well done Orla, such an important cause, thanks for highlighting it. All the best, Fiona

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Amber Kehoe

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Reamonn Mc Donnell

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Katrina Seery

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Margaret Collins

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Mary Moloney

Fairplay Orla

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C Dinan

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Harry And Jack Vavasour

Hi Orla, We would like to donate our pocket money this week to your fundraiser. It is a very good cause. Hope to see you soon. Harry and Jack