Irish Red Cross ask for donations for Irish flood disaster victims

[David Cochrane]

I've made some donations to the Irish Red Cross, mainly to fund international activities I must say, and in a former life worked on a few campaigns for them. They've made an appeal today. I've made a donation, and I would encourage other users of P.ie to do the same if they can.

It surprised me a few years ago when flooding happened in Ringsend (I'd just moved out of the area) and the Irish Government had given money to the Irish Red Cross to distribute in the area. Whilst the 10m allocated to flood victims this week by the Government could be seen by many (including me) as paltry - the Irish Red Cross are seeking urgent assistance in helping those affected by the floods.

Over the last week widespread flooding throughout the country has caused thousands of people to lose their homes, livelihoods and vital services such as electricity and water supply. We urgently need your support to help those affected by this disaster.

Please donate now and help those in desperate need.

The Irish Red Cross are on the ground in the areas affected providing blankets, food and water and much needed transportation. Red Cross volunteers are also on standby to provide support to the HSE when required.

As we approach the Christmas period these people desperately need your financial help.

Please help us to provide emergency aid to those who have lost everything.

Please give whatever you can today.

(The Irish Red Cross are unfortunately unable to accept donations other than financial at this time)

Thank you

Irish Red Cross

[needle_too]

I've made some donations to the Irish Red Cross, mainly to fund international activities I must say, and in a former life worked on a few campaigns for them. They've made an appeal today. I've made a donation, and I would encourage other users of P.ie to do the same if they can.

It surprised me a few years ago when flooding happened in Ringsend (I'd just moved out of the area) and the Irish Government had given money to the Irish Red Cross to distribute in the area. Whilst the 10m allocated to flood victims this week by the Government could be seen by many (including me) as paltry - the Irish Red Cross are seeking urgent assistance in helping those affected by the floods.

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Are you serious?

This is a f*cking joke, right?

Tell me its a joke or has the whole country gotten so far out of touch with reality that you are all mental enough to even consider this.

WTF?[/size]

{mutters to self} The ********************n Red Cross making an appeal for Irish flood victims?

[David Cochrane]

I don't see your point.

[bananarepublic.ie]

Thanks David!!

Wonderful job again!

Flood Relief Appeal from SVP [Society of St. Vincent de Paul]

[Ah Well]

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Are you serious?

Not too sure what your problem is tbh ...

A synopsis of the work they're performing is contained here => Irish Red Cross -

[scratchnsniff]

Its good that we can make our support through an organisation we know we can trust. This is completely separate from the support the govt must provide. People need help right now with lots of the small things.

[rhonda15]

I hope people give generously - this is no joke - I'm surprised it took so long for them to make an appeal

Is there any accurate assessment of the numbers badly affected by this?

[rebelexpat]

I've made some donations to the Irish Red Cross, mainly to fund international activities I must say, and in a former life worked on a few campaigns for them. They've made an appeal today. I've made a donation, and I would encourage other users of P.ie to do the same if they can.

It surprised me a few years ago when flooding happened in Ringsend (I'd just moved out of the area) and the Irish Government had given money to the Irish Red Cross to distribute in the area. Whilst the 10m allocated to flood victims this week by the Government could be seen by many (including me) as paltry - the Irish Red Cross are seeking urgent assistance in helping those affected by the floods.

Many thanks for this, had been wondering about where to go to try and help some bit. Would appreciate any suggestions from anyone about where to send some bed-clothes, childrens clothes etc? Was thinking of giving the SVP head office a ring tomorrow? The extent of the damage seems enormous. Simply devastating for people and so close to Christmas.

[Hazlitt]

Are you serious?

This is a f*cking joke, right?

Tell me its a joke or has the whole country gotten so far out of touch with reality that you are all mental enough to even consider this.

WTF?

{mutters to self} The ********************n Red Cross making an appeal for Irish flood victims?

What's your problem "pal" ?

[mixer73]

As a public sector worker, I believe next Thursdays stoppage could be used to better effect, if instead of picketing we spent the day on activities to fundraise for the flood victims.