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We work to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create.
Charity No. 20204842
Trócaire's Sinéad Loughran spoke yesterday to Oireachtas Committee on the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill. This bill has the potential to greenlight a state-led €900m LNG terminal on the Shannon Estuary. From an environmental, human rights, and economic viewpoint, it is utterly reckless. 1/4
February 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Trócaire's Sinéad Loughran spoke yesterday to Oireachtas Committee on the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill. This bill has the potential to greenlight a state-led €900m LNG terminal on the Shannon Estuary. From an environmental, human rights, and economic viewpoint, it is utterly reckless. 1/4
'LNG is far more polluting than any other fossil fuel that we have in our current system. The government can't go ahead with approving this bill.'
As part of Stop Climate Chaos, we protested at the Dáil today as key pre-legislative meetings for the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill were held.
As part of Stop Climate Chaos, we protested at the Dáil today as key pre-legislative meetings for the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill were held.
February 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
'LNG is far more polluting than any other fossil fuel that we have in our current system. The government can't go ahead with approving this bill.'
As part of Stop Climate Chaos, we protested at the Dáil today as key pre-legislative meetings for the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill were held.
As part of Stop Climate Chaos, we protested at the Dáil today as key pre-legislative meetings for the Strategic Gas Emergency Reserve Bill were held.
We all wish the Irish government had passed the Occupied Territories Bill years ago, but we must not stop pushing them to ensure it's passed ASAP!
It is too late for many, but the Irish government must act before it is too late for all.
Passing the OTB can still have a meaningful impact.
It is too late for many, but the Irish government must act before it is too late for all.
Passing the OTB can still have a meaningful impact.
January 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM
We all wish the Irish government had passed the Occupied Territories Bill years ago, but we must not stop pushing them to ensure it's passed ASAP!
It is too late for many, but the Irish government must act before it is too late for all.
Passing the OTB can still have a meaningful impact.
It is too late for many, but the Irish government must act before it is too late for all.
Passing the OTB can still have a meaningful impact.
The legislation would also deem the facility automatically compliant with Ireland’s Climate Law without undergoing a proper assessment.
This is completely unacceptable!
It creates a dangerous precedent that bypasses laws & democratic processes, and could affect much more than just this facility.
This is completely unacceptable!
It creates a dangerous precedent that bypasses laws & democratic processes, and could affect much more than just this facility.
January 29, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The legislation would also deem the facility automatically compliant with Ireland’s Climate Law without undergoing a proper assessment.
This is completely unacceptable!
It creates a dangerous precedent that bypasses laws & democratic processes, and could affect much more than just this facility.
This is completely unacceptable!
It creates a dangerous precedent that bypasses laws & democratic processes, and could affect much more than just this facility.
Minister for Environment Darragh O'Brien is attempting to rush through approval for a €900 million LNG reserve at the cost of the taxpayer & the planet.
The proposed legislation would give the Minister full responsibility for the planning application & completely change the normal planning process.
The proposed legislation would give the Minister full responsibility for the planning application & completely change the normal planning process.
January 29, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Minister for Environment Darragh O'Brien is attempting to rush through approval for a €900 million LNG reserve at the cost of the taxpayer & the planet.
The proposed legislation would give the Minister full responsibility for the planning application & completely change the normal planning process.
The proposed legislation would give the Minister full responsibility for the planning application & completely change the normal planning process.
The West Bank violence has the same intentions as the Gaza genocide. Trócaire's Seán Farrell has been visiting villages, seeing how Israeli settlers are driving Palestinians off their land.
These settlements are illegal. Trading with them is wrong. Ireland must pass the Occupied Territories Bill!
These settlements are illegal. Trading with them is wrong. Ireland must pass the Occupied Territories Bill!
January 28, 2026 at 12:46 PM
The West Bank violence has the same intentions as the Gaza genocide. Trócaire's Seán Farrell has been visiting villages, seeing how Israeli settlers are driving Palestinians off their land.
These settlements are illegal. Trading with them is wrong. Ireland must pass the Occupied Territories Bill!
These settlements are illegal. Trading with them is wrong. Ireland must pass the Occupied Territories Bill!
'We have started to work the land again & can take care of her school fees. I'd like to pass that gratitude on' - Julio, Miriam & Julio Jr's dad
This International Day of Education, look at how your support of last year's Trócaire Box campaign has changed Miriam & Julio's lives in Guatemala 🇬🇹
This International Day of Education, look at how your support of last year's Trócaire Box campaign has changed Miriam & Julio's lives in Guatemala 🇬🇹
January 24, 2026 at 1:53 PM
'We have started to work the land again & can take care of her school fees. I'd like to pass that gratitude on' - Julio, Miriam & Julio Jr's dad
This International Day of Education, look at how your support of last year's Trócaire Box campaign has changed Miriam & Julio's lives in Guatemala 🇬🇹
This International Day of Education, look at how your support of last year's Trócaire Box campaign has changed Miriam & Julio's lives in Guatemala 🇬🇹
The future of Gaza must be determined by the Palestinian people, for the Palestinian people. Trump's Board of Peace will not deliver peace.
We must never stop doing all we can for real, meaningful peace and real, meaningful justice for the Palestinian, and other oppressed people, around the world💪
We must never stop doing all we can for real, meaningful peace and real, meaningful justice for the Palestinian, and other oppressed people, around the world💪
January 22, 2026 at 4:29 PM
The future of Gaza must be determined by the Palestinian people, for the Palestinian people. Trump's Board of Peace will not deliver peace.
We must never stop doing all we can for real, meaningful peace and real, meaningful justice for the Palestinian, and other oppressed people, around the world💪
We must never stop doing all we can for real, meaningful peace and real, meaningful justice for the Palestinian, and other oppressed people, around the world💪
"Civilians continue to bear the brunt - indiscriminate attacks, targeting civilian infrastructure, widespread sexual violence. In Sudan, over 33m people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026."
Trócaire's Birke Herzbruch at Oireachtas Committee on war in Sudan: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
Trócaire's Birke Herzbruch at Oireachtas Committee on war in Sudan: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
January 21, 2026 at 3:07 PM
"Civilians continue to bear the brunt - indiscriminate attacks, targeting civilian infrastructure, widespread sexual violence. In Sudan, over 33m people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026."
Trócaire's Birke Herzbruch at Oireachtas Committee on war in Sudan: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
Trócaire's Birke Herzbruch at Oireachtas Committee on war in Sudan: www.oireachtas.ie/en/oireachta...
Seán Farrell is in the West Bank seeing how Israeli settlers are using ever-increasing violence and intimidation to force Palestinian people off their land. This is what illegal occupation looks like.
We must oppose this occupation and keep supporting these communities in their fight for justice.
We must oppose this occupation and keep supporting these communities in their fight for justice.
January 21, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Seán Farrell is in the West Bank seeing how Israeli settlers are using ever-increasing violence and intimidation to force Palestinian people off their land. This is what illegal occupation looks like.
We must oppose this occupation and keep supporting these communities in their fight for justice.
We must oppose this occupation and keep supporting these communities in their fight for justice.
1,000 days of brutal civil war in Sudan has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Don't stop talking about Sudan. Don't stop sharing. We must keep all eyes on Sudan. At Trócaire, we are doing all we can to reach as many people as possible who desperately need support.
January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM
1,000 days of brutal civil war in Sudan has led to the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Don't stop talking about Sudan. Don't stop sharing. We must keep all eyes on Sudan. At Trócaire, we are doing all we can to reach as many people as possible who desperately need support.
In a time where global aid cuts are on the rise, Trócaire & our local Ukrainian partners are very grateful for Irish Aid's continued support of our life-saving & life-changing work. Many thanks to Irish Aid for providing Trócaire with €1 million to continue our vital humanitarian work in Ukraine.
January 14, 2026 at 4:07 PM
In a time where global aid cuts are on the rise, Trócaire & our local Ukrainian partners are very grateful for Irish Aid's continued support of our life-saving & life-changing work. Many thanks to Irish Aid for providing Trócaire with €1 million to continue our vital humanitarian work in Ukraine.
'Some say young people are not as interested in global issues...'
Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell was blown away by the ingenuity, creativity & commitment of young people from around the country at last week's Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The next generation are leading the way!
Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell was blown away by the ingenuity, creativity & commitment of young people from around the country at last week's Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The next generation are leading the way!
January 13, 2026 at 4:38 PM
'Some say young people are not as interested in global issues...'
Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell was blown away by the ingenuity, creativity & commitment of young people from around the country at last week's Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The next generation are leading the way!
Trócaire CEO Seán Farrell was blown away by the ingenuity, creativity & commitment of young people from around the country at last week's Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. The next generation are leading the way!
Ireland is dangerously off track on its climate targets, facing fines of €26 billion.
An Coimisiún Pleanála are currently considering a planning application for a commercial LNG terminal in north Kerry. The potential consequences are stark.
👉Learn what's at stake: www.trocaire.org/news/climate...
An Coimisiún Pleanála are currently considering a planning application for a commercial LNG terminal in north Kerry. The potential consequences are stark.
👉Learn what's at stake: www.trocaire.org/news/climate...
January 9, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Ireland is dangerously off track on its climate targets, facing fines of €26 billion.
An Coimisiún Pleanála are currently considering a planning application for a commercial LNG terminal in north Kerry. The potential consequences are stark.
👉Learn what's at stake: www.trocaire.org/news/climate...
An Coimisiún Pleanála are currently considering a planning application for a commercial LNG terminal in north Kerry. The potential consequences are stark.
👉Learn what's at stake: www.trocaire.org/news/climate...
An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision for a commercial Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at Tarbert, north Kerry is due by January 13th.
If approved, this would be absolutely devastating for Ireland's climate and human rights obligations - let us explain why ⬇️
If approved, this would be absolutely devastating for Ireland's climate and human rights obligations - let us explain why ⬇️
January 7, 2026 at 6:56 PM
An Coimisiún Pleanála's decision for a commercial Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal at Tarbert, north Kerry is due by January 13th.
If approved, this would be absolutely devastating for Ireland's climate and human rights obligations - let us explain why ⬇️
If approved, this would be absolutely devastating for Ireland's climate and human rights obligations - let us explain why ⬇️
Thanks to Irish Aid, Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Helen McEntee, and Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora, Neale Richmond for their recent announcement of funding for 2026.
This will allow us to continue providing life-saving and life-changing aid around the world.
This will allow us to continue providing life-saving and life-changing aid around the world.
January 6, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Thanks to Irish Aid, Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Helen McEntee, and Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora, Neale Richmond for their recent announcement of funding for 2026.
This will allow us to continue providing life-saving and life-changing aid around the world.
This will allow us to continue providing life-saving and life-changing aid around the world.
🎁Still looking for a last minute gift? Pop in to grab a Gift of Change (starting from just €5), Christmas decorations or maybe even some crafts from countries we work in.
We've extended our opening hours (see comments) in our Cork & Belfast centres so you can grab those last few meaningful gifts!
We've extended our opening hours (see comments) in our Cork & Belfast centres so you can grab those last few meaningful gifts!
December 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
🎁Still looking for a last minute gift? Pop in to grab a Gift of Change (starting from just €5), Christmas decorations or maybe even some crafts from countries we work in.
We've extended our opening hours (see comments) in our Cork & Belfast centres so you can grab those last few meaningful gifts!
We've extended our opening hours (see comments) in our Cork & Belfast centres so you can grab those last few meaningful gifts!
With life-saving food & medicine often blocked or delayed in Gaza & other areas, please consider a Gift of Urgent Financial Aid this Christmas.
Your gift puts money directly into the hands of those who need it most, helping people buy what they need to survive.
Buy here - ow.ly/5X9v50XA8Ri
Your gift puts money directly into the hands of those who need it most, helping people buy what they need to survive.
Buy here - ow.ly/5X9v50XA8Ri
December 16, 2025 at 10:13 AM
With life-saving food & medicine often blocked or delayed in Gaza & other areas, please consider a Gift of Urgent Financial Aid this Christmas.
Your gift puts money directly into the hands of those who need it most, helping people buy what they need to survive.
Buy here - ow.ly/5X9v50XA8Ri
Your gift puts money directly into the hands of those who need it most, helping people buy what they need to survive.
Buy here - ow.ly/5X9v50XA8Ri
'When I see my children smiling, that is what gives me hope. I want them to go far.'
Conflict. Drought. Malnutrition. Support. Hope. Love. This is Fardosa's story💪
Please support families in Somalia & around the world who are caught in conflict this Christmas - ow.ly/UAtU50XK9t4
Conflict. Drought. Malnutrition. Support. Hope. Love. This is Fardosa's story💪
Please support families in Somalia & around the world who are caught in conflict this Christmas - ow.ly/UAtU50XK9t4
December 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
'When I see my children smiling, that is what gives me hope. I want them to go far.'
Conflict. Drought. Malnutrition. Support. Hope. Love. This is Fardosa's story💪
Please support families in Somalia & around the world who are caught in conflict this Christmas - ow.ly/UAtU50XK9t4
Conflict. Drought. Malnutrition. Support. Hope. Love. This is Fardosa's story💪
Please support families in Somalia & around the world who are caught in conflict this Christmas - ow.ly/UAtU50XK9t4
The war in Sudan has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis. International actors, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, must stop funding this war and providing arms to bring it to an end NOW!
December 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The war in Sudan has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis. International actors, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, must stop funding this war and providing arms to bring it to an end NOW!
⚖️Human rights are universal, unconditional and non-negotiable
This Human Rights Day, and everyday, we won't stop challenging injustice and defending human rights around the world through national and international courts, campaigns, protests and persistence.
This Human Rights Day, and everyday, we won't stop challenging injustice and defending human rights around the world through national and international courts, campaigns, protests and persistence.
December 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
⚖️Human rights are universal, unconditional and non-negotiable
This Human Rights Day, and everyday, we won't stop challenging injustice and defending human rights around the world through national and international courts, campaigns, protests and persistence.
This Human Rights Day, and everyday, we won't stop challenging injustice and defending human rights around the world through national and international courts, campaigns, protests and persistence.
'Minister Peter Burke, you can take the side of the corporate lobby, increase corporate profits, increase pollution, increase human rights abuses or you can take the side of affected communities, workers & the environment.'
Ireland must stand against human rights abuses & environmental destruction!
Ireland must stand against human rights abuses & environmental destruction!
December 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
'Minister Peter Burke, you can take the side of the corporate lobby, increase corporate profits, increase pollution, increase human rights abuses or you can take the side of affected communities, workers & the environment.'
Ireland must stand against human rights abuses & environmental destruction!
Ireland must stand against human rights abuses & environmental destruction!
Incredible atmosphere at last night's Gaza fundraiser at Leinster House. We are deeply grateful to Marty Morrissey, Celine Byrne, Jack Lukeman, Mairead Carroll and John McColgan for their songs and stories. And especially to Sean Ó Feargháil & all our generous supporters for making it so successful!
December 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Incredible atmosphere at last night's Gaza fundraiser at Leinster House. We are deeply grateful to Marty Morrissey, Celine Byrne, Jack Lukeman, Mairead Carroll and John McColgan for their songs and stories. And especially to Sean Ó Feargháil & all our generous supporters for making it so successful!
On International Volunteer Day, here's a message from Declan and Mariama, just two of our amazing volunteers here in Ireland🩵
This Christmas, please consider supporting our appeal to help those who need it the most: ow.ly/Bfax50XCIHA
This Christmas, please consider supporting our appeal to help those who need it the most: ow.ly/Bfax50XCIHA
December 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On International Volunteer Day, here's a message from Declan and Mariama, just two of our amazing volunteers here in Ireland🩵
This Christmas, please consider supporting our appeal to help those who need it the most: ow.ly/Bfax50XCIHA
This Christmas, please consider supporting our appeal to help those who need it the most: ow.ly/Bfax50XCIHA
Trócaire ✨Wrapped✨
Thanks to your support, we were able to support 2.13 million people in more than 20 countries last year through working with local partners.
We will never stop fighting to support the world's most vulnerable & at-risk communities!
*Figures from Trócaire's 2024/25 Annual Report
Thanks to your support, we were able to support 2.13 million people in more than 20 countries last year through working with local partners.
We will never stop fighting to support the world's most vulnerable & at-risk communities!
*Figures from Trócaire's 2024/25 Annual Report
December 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Trócaire ✨Wrapped✨
Thanks to your support, we were able to support 2.13 million people in more than 20 countries last year through working with local partners.
We will never stop fighting to support the world's most vulnerable & at-risk communities!
*Figures from Trócaire's 2024/25 Annual Report
Thanks to your support, we were able to support 2.13 million people in more than 20 countries last year through working with local partners.
We will never stop fighting to support the world's most vulnerable & at-risk communities!
*Figures from Trócaire's 2024/25 Annual Report