Advocacy News
Lunchtime Talks
Peer Research Guidebook Launch
"Peer Research in Housing and Homelessness: A Guidebook for Organisations, Researchers and Funders Meeting Registration Zoom
April Lunchtime Talk
"Coping Strategies Developed by Renters in Response to Housing Precarity Meeting Registration Zoom
To view our past Lunchtime talks please click the link below.
Current Campaigns
All Our Current & Live Campaigns
Sporting Proud
Join Focus Ireland in Brittas Bay this September for the Sporting Proud triathlon.
October Camino Walk
Join Focus Ireland on the Camino from Sarria to Santiago, taking place 30 September – 7 October 2022. This fully guided 114km trek from Sarria to Santiago is not one to be missed!
Waterford Greenway
Join Focus Ireland this September for a two day walking trail along the Waterford Greenway. We will be having one night stay and taking on 23km each day.
Carrauntoohil
Join Focus Ireland this August for an incredible 11km climb up Carrauntoohil with 1000m elevation! Option to stay over night or just join us for the climb that day.
Achill Cycle
Join Focus Ireland on our Achill to Westport cycle this September. The one day 42km or 56km cycle includes a one night stay and should take approximately 5 hours to complete.
Stand up Paddle
Our Stand Up Paddle challenge, is taking place in Sligo this August, to raise funds and awareness for Focus Ireland. Challengers will paddle a 5km circuit… It is suitable for anyone with a good attitude and keen sense of adventure.
Inaugural Cork Luncheon
Join us on Friday 25 November 2022 for the inaugural Focus Ireland Cork Luncheon at the Clayton Hotel.
Croke Park Abseil
Join Team Focus Ireland, as we experience the thrill of the Croke Park abseil challenge.
Hell & Back
Join Focus Ireland this summer for the Hell & Back challenge events in Kilruddery Gardens, Co Wicklow.
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.
Dublin Marathon
Take on the challenge of the Dublin Marathon as part of team Focus Ireland this October 30th.
May Camino Walk
Join Focus Ireland on the Camino from Tui to Santiago, taking place 6 – 13 May 2022. This fully guided 117km trek along the Portuguese Way is not one to be missed.
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.
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.
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.
Virtual Camino Schools & Colleges
Walk the distance from Sarria to Santiago from Irish soil with your classmates in aid of 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.
Virtual Camino Walk
Join our Virtual Camino Walk – Camino De Quarantine this New Year Walk 114km, fundraise for Focus Ireland and learn all about the Camino!