Christ Church Cathedral in association with Young Hearts Run Free have donated over €7,000 to the Dublin Simon Community through its Dublin Outreach 2014 campaign to help alleviate difficulties faced by those experiencing homelessness, as part of its commitment to the organisation.The donation is a result of a Concert organised by Christ Church Cathedral and Young Hearts Run Free which featured a host of Irish and International musicians. The Concert, in association with Young Hearts Run Free and Note Productions, brought some of the most interesting, inventive musicians at work to perform in the special environs of Christ Church Cathedral.

The concert featured a stellar line-up, such as the great folk singer from Glasgow, Alasdair Roberts (Drag City), the legendary Dónal Lunny, Iarla Ó’Lionáird and emerging artists ANDERSON, NiamhMcCormackSings and Matthew Nolan (3Epkano). The special guest for the evening was the Canadian singer/songwriter, Spencer Krug.

Bernie Murphy, Managing Director of Christ Church Cathedral, said “We were delighted to be able to support such a worthwhile cause. The Dublin Simon community is a very important charity and do such fantastic work in the homeless sector. It was a privilege to be a vital part of Simon fundraising endeavours for 2014

Sam McGuinness, from Dublin Simon Community, added “On behalf of the Simon Community and the people who rely on our services, we would like to thank everyone who organised, participated and attended the Christ Church New Year‘s Eve concert. Your support not only raises critical funds, it brings us together to help people who are homeless or at risk. With your help we can continue to provide services to those most in need and enable them to move to a place they can call home.

Christ Church Cathedral Dublin

Christ Church Cathedral has been at the centre of Dublin life for nearly 1000 years. Situated in the medieval heart of Dublin, Christ Church Cathedral, a charity itself, is one of Ireland‘s most iconic gothic buildings, a leading visitor attraction and an established concert venue. Renowned for its breath-taking beauty, magnificent architecture and stunning floor tiles, Christ Church is also home to the famous 12th century Crypt, one of the largest in Britain and Ireland.

Dublin Simon Community

Dublin Simon Community provided services to over 3,000 people in Dublin, Kildare and Wicklow who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Services range from:

• Emergency accommodation & support providing people with a place of welcome, warmth & safety;
• Soup runs & rough sleeper teams who are often the first point of contact for people sleeping rough.
• Housing provision, tenancy sustainment& settlement services, housing advice & information services helping people to make the moveout of homelessness & working with households at risk;
• Specialist health, treatment & recovery services addressing some of the issues which may have contributed to homeless occurring or may be a consequence.

Young Hearts Run Free

Young Hearts Run Free was established in 2008 and since then have put on interesting music and literary events in unusual spaces, raising money for the homeless. In that time, they have had contributions from President Michael D. Higgins, Andy Irvine, Katie Kim, DBC Pierre, John Grant, Villagers, Ivana Bacik, Porcelain Raft, Tommy Peoples, Edan, Paul Muldoon, John Banville, Kevin Barry and many more.

For further information please contact Nuala Kavanagh, Director of Operations, at Christ Church Cathedral on 01 677 8099 or 086 7978809 or email ei.budccc@hganavak.alaun