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A Merry lil Blog


Rest in peace Sister Stan
T oday we are saying goodbye to a dear friend and founder of Focus Ireland, Sister Stan. I am so grateful and proud that I could call her a friend, she was truly the most inspiring person I have ever known.  I first met Stan 10 years ago when I started with Focus, working in the Coffeeshop in Eustace street, this is where Stan started Focus Ireland 40 years ago. Stan would come in and everyone was so drawn to her, she had natural kindness and warmth, and would give her ful


It's that time of year!
Hey everyone,  I hope the last year has been kind to you all, and you have made it through unscathed. I am still working with Focus...


Parents take the Reins!
I am delighted to announce that this year the Merry lil Santa drive will be supporting parents to help Santa with their children's list...


Helper's Testimonials
Helping Rach with the Santa list has become the highlight of my Christmas, it truly embodies the real sentiment of the season. It is the loveliest thing to see everyone coming together and giving their time to help make Christmas special for so many kids. We are all merely Rach's elves, whereas she is the real-life Santa with the triple-checked list, the plan, and the heart that's bigger than 10 million Smyth's catalogues stacked end to end. Jen One of the lovely things about


Making the Lists...
...and checking them twice!


Focus Ireland Family Centre
Focus Ireland Family Centre is a drop-in centre offering advice and information, food and services including laundry among many other...
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