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Ber G
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Former tweeter. Believes in the kindness of people and missed this type of space. Here's to Blue-sky!
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New Blog Post 💻

SCI recently participated in the COMHOM Consortium and Capacity Building Meeting in Athens – a milestone for the COMHOM project.

This blog expands on how the event made for an engaging exchange between partner organisations & subgrantees!
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Simon Communities of Ireland at the COMHOM Consortium & Capacity Building Meeting in Athens - Simon Communities in Ireland
Simon Communities of Ireland were delighted to participate in the COMHOM Consortium and Capacity Building Meeting, held in Athens from 2-4 December 2025 – an inspiring milestone for the COMHOM project...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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There is "no scientific support" for a mandatory waiting period for abortions in Ireland, according to the chief medical director of the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA).
jrnl.ie/6894839
'No scientific support' for mandatory abortion waiting period, IFPA says
The Irish Family Planning Association found that between 2021 and 2024, 98% of IFPA clients went on to access abortion services after the waiting period.
jrnl.ie
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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CMAT at 3Arena review: One of the best gigs of 2025 by an artist at the peak of her powers
CMAT at 3Arena review: One of the best gigs of 2025 by an artist at the peak of her powers
Having conquered an arena, the immediate feeling now is that a stadium awaits her
www.irishtimes.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Just a heads up with all the Christmas markets and fairs on at the moment - if you see art or art-based pieces for sale, ask who the artist is, because the amount of people deceptively slapping "made locally" on pieces locally farted out by their computer and a genAI prompt is getting depressing
November 30, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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16,766 men, women, & children were living in emergency accommodation in October according to the Dept of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Human beings deserve better than this. It’s shocking that so many people will go without this basic security at a time meant for joy & family.
#SpéirGorm
November 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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Our work is only possible because of the generosity of our donors, we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported SCI in our efforts to tackle homelessness in Ireland 💛
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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We have published our 2024 Annual Report 🎉

This report details key insights from SCI’s work throughout the year while calling for renewed government leadership and systems change.

🔗: www.simon.ie/annual-repor...
Annual Reports - Simon Communities in Ireland
The Simon Communities of Ireland Annual Reports are an account of the campaigning and policy work of the Simon Communities of Ireland, and also spotlight the services provided by the independent Simon...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Thank you to Minister James Browne for opening our Annual Report Launch event in Buswells yesterday morning, and to our speakers Nuala Ward, Ombudsman for Children's Office, and Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance, for highlighting & amplifying the day-to-day impact of homelessness on children.
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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🚨 TAKE ACTION: Tell Basketball Ireland our Women's Team should not play against genocidal Israel
#BDS #BanIsrael
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TAKE ACTION: Tell Basketball Ireland our Women's Team should not play against genocidal Israel
Send an email in a couple of clicks
www.ipsc.ie
November 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Help build for the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Day of Action for Palestine on November 28th, organise a lunchtime solidarity demonstration at your workplace this Thursday 13th. #StandOutForGaza #FreePalestine
November 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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‘People are hungry for authenticity,’ says Catherine Connolly’s head of campaign art on the key ingredient to connecting with voters www.independent.ie/irish-news/p...
‘People are hungry for authenticity,’ says Catherine Connolly’s head of campaign art on the key ingredient to connecting with voters
Catherine Connolly will be officially inaugurated today as the 10th Uachtarán na hÉireann at Dublin Castle, four months after throwing her hat into the ring to take up the coveted position of first…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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We are launching our 2024 Annual Report tomorrow morning with Minister James Browne!

Join us as we highlight the impact of homelessness on children with Nuala Ward, Ombudsman for Children, and Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance.

Register now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/simon-comm...
Simon Communities of Ireland 2024 Annual Report Launch
Launch of Simon Communities of Ireland 2024 Annual Report – insights, impact & action on homelessness.
www.eventbrite.ie
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Up early tomorrow?? Come join us - there might even be a pastry or two!

#EndHomelessness
We are launching our 2024 Annual Report tomorrow morning with Minister James Browne!

Join us as we highlight the impact of homelessness on children with Nuala Ward, Ombudsman for Children, and Tanya Ward, Children's Rights Alliance.

Register now 👇
www.eventbrite.ie/e/simon-comm...
Simon Communities of Ireland 2024 Annual Report Launch
Launch of Simon Communities of Ireland 2024 Annual Report – insights, impact & action on homelessness.
www.eventbrite.ie
November 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Hello it's me the leader of the party full of landlords that has been in power your whole adult life and created the housing crisis we now refuse to resolve.

I'm here to tell you it's actually the foreigners' fault.
November 8, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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The housing charity Threshold has reported a significant increase in renters seeking help due to the risk of homelessness. A new report released this morning highlights that the main issue facing tenants who contacted the charity is landlords selling their homes.

More on #VMNews
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 AM
So sad to hear this. RIP
November 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Saw her twice - in the Park and Rialto. Thought I was hallucinating
Co parent spotted CC out cheering on the the runners today. #Dublinmarathon #speirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Saying that it's "too hard" to get on the Irish president ballot when an independent woman got the entire Irish left to back her, got the biggest vote ever and beat two historically dominant parties is not just wrong - it is breathtakingly offensive and outrageously dishonest.
#Aras25 #Speirgorm
October 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Huge congratulations, respect and thanks to all the brilliant runners who did the Dublin City Marathon fundraising in support of our work yesterday! We can't thank you enough, you're all great! #FreePalestine #SolidarityIsAVerb 🇵🇸
October 27, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Presidential Election: Day in Review

A clear trend emerged early as Catherine Connolly moved toward victory, with Heather Humphreys conceding this afternoon. Historic numbers of spoiled votes were another feature. Analysis and reaction to follow.

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October 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Amazing result in Tipp North for Catherine Connolly when you consider that all three TDs were against her. Commentators on about disenfranchisement should look at that carefully. It's not the spoiled votes that are interesting, it's who the Connolly vote will go to next #GE. #Áras25
October 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Early tallies showing Catherine Connolly getting 55-60% across Dublin West
October 25, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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Early tallies are now coming through in the presidential election, and the momentum is clearly behind Catherine Connolly, who looks set to win a landslide victory over Heather Humphreys.

Follow all the latest in our liveblog jrnl.ie/6855325
October 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Sacred Heart of Jesus NS, Huntstown, Dublin West #aras25
October 25, 2025 at 8:43 AM
There was literally a swastika drawn on to one of the ballot papers

#PresidentialElection
#RDS
October 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM