Advocacy Overview

L’Étape du Tour de France

Cycle like the pros and take on l’Étape du Tour de France, a 131km route with 4,500 ft of ascent and 5 breathtaking climbs: the Côte d'Héry-sur-Ugine, the Col des Saisies, the Col du Pré, the Cormet de Roselend and the spectacular finish at La Plagne. 

Comedy Night at The Laughter Lounge

Join us on 27 November at Dublin's Laughter Lounge for a night of top Irish comedy with Willa White, Eric Lawlor, and Joe Dowlin, all in aid of Focus Ireland! Tickets are just €25, and every euro supports the mission to end homelessness. Plus, enjoy an exciting raffle with fantastic prizes. Don’t miss out—get your tickets today and help make a difference.

Focus Pocus

Halloween Fancy Dress School Fundraiser in aid of Focus Ireland

Community Sleep Out for Shine A Light

Individual, team, or groups such as colleges, universities, sports club, church group, or social club. Sign up

School Sleepout for Shine A Light

This 11 October, host a School Sleep Out as part Focus Ireland’s Shine A Light , proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. Sign up.

Organise Your Own Hike

Organise your very own challenge to suit your fitness levels, chosen location, and preferred date to fundraise for Focus Ireland. Our team is here to help you along the way!

Carrauntoohil Hike

On the move: Join us as we take on the challenge of climbing Ireland’s highest mountain at a lofty 1039 metres.

Croagh Patrick hike

On the move: Join us as we take the challenge of climbing Ireland Holy mountain, Croagh Patrick

Hell & Back 2024

Join Focus Ireland this summer for the Hell and Back challenge events in Kilruddery Gardens, Co Wicklow.

Rock Against Homelessness

The Grammy Award Winning Corinne Bailey Rae headlines Rock Against Homelessness 2024 to raise vital funds to support our work to combat and prevent homelessness.

Ring of Kerry Cycle

Join Team Focus Ireland to take part in the annual Ring of Kerry Cycle.

The Big Busk

Scrub up on your singing. Gather your guitars. Dig out the drums. Join The Big Busk for Focus Ireland on April 12th.

Camino de Santiago

Join Focus Ireland on the Camino de Santiago.

Sligo Santy’s Grotto

The Journey Home

Join Team Focus Ireland at Iarnród Éireann train stations this Christmas for The Journey Home.

Take The Plunge For Focus Ireland

Take The Plunge for Focus Ireland on Sunday 24 November at various beautiful shores around  Ireland. Support Focus Ireland by dipping or swimming in the cold seas at Sandycove Beach Co Dublin, Garryvoe Beach, Co. Cork, Tramore Beach, Co. Waterford and Old Head Beach, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo.

Gaisce –The President’s Award

Westport to Achill Greenway

Take on the Great Western Greenway, the longest and most scenic off-road cycling trail along the Wild Atlantic Way, on 9th September.

Waterford Greenway

Cycle the spectacular 46km route that runs from Waterford City to Dungarvan on 29th July.

Limerick Greenway

Discover rural Ireland by cycling the Limerick Greenway on 15th July.

Full Moon Sliabh Liag Hike

Join us on 5th August for a spectacular full moon loop hike of Sliabh Liag.

Glendalough Hike

Join us as we follow the footsteps of St Kevin through the mysterious valley of Glendalough on 13th July. Take part as an individual or rally your team to hike together.

Croke Park Abseil May 2024

Join Team Focus Ireland, as we experience the thrill of the Croke Park abseil challenge.

The Astropark Focus Ireland Business Cup

In collaboration with Focus Ireland, Astro Park are running a special charity corporate event in June 2023

Christmas Jumper Day

Get into the Christmas spirit of fun & festivities while raising much needed funds for Focus Ireland. Join us and jingle your jumper!

Gift Wrapping at The Crescent Shopping Centre

Get your gifts wrapped and support Focus Ireland at the Crescent Shopping Centre Limerick!

Limerick Christmas Concert Of Hope 2023

Focus Ireland are delighted to announce that we will hold our Limerick Christmas Concert in Saint Mary’s Cathedral on Monday 11 December at 7.30pm.

Dublin Marathon

Take on the challenge of the Dublin Marathon as part of team Focus Ireland.

Berlin Marathon

Join team Focus Ireland at the Berlin Marathon this September. Run 42.2km through the historic city and raise vital funds for people experiencing homelessness.

Warriors Run

Take on the challenge of the sold-out Warrior's Run for Focus Ireland. This 15k challenge takes place in Strandhill Co Sligo on August 26.

The Next Step

Walk, jog, or run the 42.2km distance of a marathon for Focus Ireland

Skydiving

Join team Focus Ireland by skydiving with the Irish Parachute Club, based in Clonbullogue airfield, Co. Offaly.

School Bake Sale

Host a bake sale at your school in aid of Focus Ireland!

School Sleepout

Organise a sleepout at your school in aid of Focus Ireland!

School Sponsored Walk

Get your runners ready and fundraise for Focus Ireland by organising a sponsored walk at your school.

School Crazy Hair Day

Have fun raising money for Focus Ireland by organising a Crazy Hair Day at your school!

Entertainment.ie 25 Hour Cinemathon

It's entertainment.ie's 25th birthday this year, and to celebrate, they are hosting a 25 hour Cinemathon in aid of Focus Ireland.

The Big Busk for Focus Ireland

Scrub up on your singing. Gather your guitars. Dig out the drums. Join The Big Busk for Focus Ireland on Friday 11 March, proudly supported by Today FM.

VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

Take on the VHI Women's Mini Marathon this June Bank Holiday Sunday. Run or walk 10km and raise vital funds for Focus Ireland.

Machu Picchu

Travel to the lost city of Machu Picchu while supporting Focus Ireland.

Cork City Marathon

Join Focus Ireland for the Cork City marathon on Sunday June 5th. Run the full marathon, half marathon or get a group together and run it as a relay.

Kilimanjaro

Take on the challenge of Mount Kilimanjaro with Focus Ireland.

Birthday Fundraiser

Do you have a birthday coming up? Why not have a birthday fundraiser in aid of Focus Ireland. Ask your friends and family to donate instead of presents this year.