Some staggering figures outlined in Good Shepherd Centre’s 2025 report at its launch in Kilkenny

There were 42,000 interventions in the year as the locally based homeless charity’s personnel worked with more than 800 people across eight counties, delivering 50 homes with sister company Tár Isteach

There were 42,000 interventions in the year as the locally based homeless charity’s personnel worked with more than 800 people across eight counties, delivering 50 homes with sister company Tár Isteach.

KCLR News’ Martin Quilty and Ailbhe Gavin attended the gathering to find out more;

A special VIP guest was also in attendances at today’s launch.

Basil, the support animal has been with the charity since June of this year and has brought comfort to the service users.

Kate Maher is Regional Manager at The Good Shepherd Centre in Tipperary and she spoke KCLR News’ Ailbhe Gavin about the impact Basil has had;

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