SVDP spokesperson says houses are crumbling while energy companies congratulate themselves for modest price reductions
There has been major media coverage in recent days about energy prices being cut by various suppliers. The companies in question have received many plaudits in the media but not everyone is happy. Lisa Mulligan works with the St Vincent De Paul in the north west and says…
Increasing number of people in the north west turning to St. Vincent De Paul
A North West spokesperson for The St. Vincent De Paul movement says an increasing number of people are accessing their services across the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Nationally it’s being reported that almost 200 hundred thousand people have been in touch with The charity this year alone…
North West families having to choose between fuel or food
The Regional President of St Vincent De Paul in the North West is warning that many families in the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are having to choose between buying food or fuel in the lead up to Christmas. Rosa Glacken has issued as the warning as St…
St Vincent de Paul Society seeks volunteers
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Sligo is seeking volunteers. The charity has two shops in the county, one is located on Harmony Hill in Sligo Town and the other is on Main Street in Tubbercurry. It is seeking people to help with customer care, general housekeeping, merchandising, sorting…
Over 5% increase in those seeking help for SVP in the north west
There has been a 5% increase in the number of people seeking help from the St Vincent De Paul Society across the North West during the Christmas period compared to the same period in 2017. The charity says people were calling the regional office, which covers Sligo, Leitirm and Donegal,…