Actress and comedian Deirdre O’Kane today launched a new fundraising initiative from Focus Ireland which encourages people to ‘get together’ and raise vital funds to prevent family homelessness. Ireland’s Great Get Together, which is taking place from April 20-22, is supported by Bord Gáis Energy as part of its ongoing partnership with the charity. Those wishing to register an event for Ireland’s Great Get Together, simply log on to focusireland.ie to request a registration pack and start planning. Speaking at the launch, Deirdre O’Kane said: “I am delighted to officially launch IreIand’s Great Get Together supported by Bord Gáis Energy. It’s great to see Bord Gáis Energy getting involved and helping Focus Ireland to combat this crisis.”Focus Ireland CEO Pat Dennigan said: “Focus Ireland helps over 14,000 people a year and we need the great support we get from the likes of Bord Gáis Energy and the public so we can reach all these people.

Source: Evening echo March 27, 2018 12:56 UTC