Ciaran Norris

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Thanks to your support, my sleep out could provide:

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hours of one-on-one support for a child with a dedicated Child Support Worker

or

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nutritious meals in the Focus Ireland Coffee Shop

or

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hours access to Focus Ireland’s education service PETE (Preparation for Education, Training & Employment)

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. 

I’m sleeping out against homelessness

This October 11, I'll be doing something a little different from my usual workday. Instead of going home at the end of day, I'll be swapping my cosy bed for a sleeping bag as part of my workplace sleep out to raise awareness and funds for Focus Ireland, the national organisation tackling homelessness in Ireland.

While the idea of spending a night outdoors in the cold might not sound appealing at first, the cause behind it fuels my motivation. Homelessness is a critical issue that affects countless people in our community, and I'm proud to be a part of my company’s effort that that aims to take a stand against homelessness.

The statistics around homelessness are staggering. With over 4,000 children experiencing homelessness, it's clear we need to take action. That’s why I think it is important to take part in my workplace sleep out as part of Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. 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.

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

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Thank you to my Sponsors

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Jag

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Ciaran Norris

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Ray Collins

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Dad

If only the weather was like in Alicante

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Nick Baughan

Good luck team!

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Leo Moore

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Jane Mellors

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Fiona And Mark

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Ceren Doganay-karaca

Go Ciaran! Such an important cause and well done on the consistency every year!

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The Kilroys

Good luck tonight

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Carole & Seán

Well done Ciarán . Such a great cause . Carole & Seán

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Karen Hennessy

Good luck Ciarán! Great cause

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Peter Norris

Keep up the good work

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Emily Chalon

Good luck and happy to donate to such a great cause!

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Kellieann Black

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Anonymous

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Jonathan Lewis

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Val

Hat's off to Ciaran!

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Paul Gillen

From Cheryl n Paul

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Angus Gibson

Great cause - good luck mate.

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Declan Norris

Good effort! But do wrap up warm ❄️

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Michael C

Well done Ciaran

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John Brennan

Good luck Ciaran! Great cause

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Philip

Well done Ciarán 👍

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Hassan Sarker

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Liam & Susan Shannon

Well done CIARAN

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Matt Jacques

Good luck buddy.

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Sean Carroll

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Tim Lion

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Ben Buxton

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Nicola

Buona fortuna!!

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Amy Norris