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06 Sept 2025
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The latest figures released from the Department of Housing shows that there are currently 8,212 people accessing emergency accommodation in the State, a slight increase on the previous month.
This total is made up of 6,023 adults and 2,189 children who are classified as homeless.
The majority of the nation’s homeless are in Dublin where 4,220 people are accessing accommodation.
There are a total of 953 families who are homeless in Ireland, according to the report.
Figures released on Friday show that there was a slight increase in homeless figures when compared with the previous month.
Figures from the Department of Housing for last month showed that the number of people who were homeless in the country in July was 8,132.
Longford SFC: Mullinalaghta come storming back to beat Rathcline
Mullinalaghta wiped out a six point half-time deficit (3-4 to 0-7) in storming back to beat Rathcline in the Senior Football Championship Group B Round 4 game at Allen Park, Newtownforbes on Friday night.
Longford SFC: Colmcille snatch victory over Slashers with last gasp goal
A goal from Rory Hawkins with the last kick of the game saw Colmcille snatch a dramatic victory over Longford Slashers in the Senior Football Championship Group A Round 4 clash at Monaduff on Friday night.
Ballymahon's Maura Higgins hits out at predatory behaviour
Longford model and TV star Maura Higgins has received widespread support from people taking to social media to support her call to tackle harassment towards women.
Longford Leader gallery: Polish anglers capture top prize at historic Lough Ree Pike Classic event
Lanesboro/Ballyleague was the starting point for the annual Lough Ree International Pike Classic on Saturday and Sunday, September 11 & 12.
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