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National: Surge in worried parents contacting charity group over back to school costs

The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) received 250 calls every day last week from hard-pressed parents concerned about back to school costs. However, despite this upsurge, SVP has recorded a 20% decrease in calls for help with back-to-school costs ...

31 Aug 2023 at 11:25

National News

Most parents have cut back or delayed payments due to voluntary school contribution charge — report

The majority of parents have had to either cut back or delay payments so that they can pay the voluntary school contribution charge. According to a new report from St Vincent de Paul (SVP) surveyed 1,500 respondents, and found that nearly 90 per ...

31 May 2023 at 11:32

Letterkenny/Milford

‘Amazing’ displays help Letterkenny charity shop ‘give back to the community’

St Vincent De Paul’s (SVP) have become famous in Letterkenny for their decorative window displays and massive charity work. SVP is a charitable organisation that provides financial support to those who are struggling to provide necessities and ...

22 Feb 2025 at 08:06

National News

‘We have lots of people coming for the first time’ – charity boss on rising need

The last year could prove to have been one of St Vincent de Paul’s busiest – with half a million people thought to have contacted the charity looking for help. Rose McGowan, national president of the anti-poverty charity, has been involved in ...

01 Jan 2024 at 11:00

National News

Only two religious bodies offer contributions to mother and baby redress scheme

Only two of eight religious bodies linked to mother and baby homes in Ireland have offered to contribute to a survivor redress scheme, a report has found. The Sisters of Bon Secours offered 12.97 million euro (about £11 million) – a sum ...

08 Apr 2025 at 15:50

Local News

Beautiful €7 First Communion dresses available in Letterkenny charity shop

First Holy Communion is a very exciting milestone for children and their families, but it can be a very stressful time for families who are struggling to make ends meet. With so many people facing financial challenges at the moment, ...

18 Jan 2024 at 13:30

Pictures & Videos

In pictures: Style in no short supply at Charity Fashion Show in Letterkenny

The Orchard Inn played host to a Charity Fashion Show in Letterkenny - and raised over €3,000 in aid of St Vincent de Paul - hosted by Donegal's Wild Atlantic Traveller Kevin Dooher and Made-up Mummy Sarah Terry. Please click on ...

17 Nov 2024 at 10:58

National News

Ryan Tubridy's fiancée visits wedding section of Irish charity shop amid upcoming nuptials

A Laois charity shop's wedding department has gotten the celebrity seal of approval by a former Rose of Tralee who is now engaged to Ryan Tubridy. Clinical psychologist Dr Clare Kambamettu paid an exclusive visit to the bridal ...

08 Aug 2025 at 08:46

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