Vicar St site can be used to help Ukrainian refugees – Seery Kearney
30th March 2022 - Mary Seery-Kearney
The iconic Vicar St venue in the heart of Dublin city is being made available to help Ukrainian refugees fleeing Putin’s war, a Fine Gael Senator has said.
Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney said an 8,000sq ft loading dock at the well-known venue in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties is available for use to assist the response effort for those forced to abandon their homes in Ukraine.
“Throughout the last number of weeks, we have all been appalled at the devastation in Ukraine and we have collectively embraced the people of Ukraine to support them through this crisis. The response by Ireland from Government, families and businesses all around the country has been extraordinary.
“I want to particularly thank Harry Crosbie, Peter Aitken, the Promoter, and all artists at Vicar St for dedicating a 8,000sq ft space at this exceptional venue. It is great to have access and use of such a location at the heart of the city.
“Harry said that the ‘the loading dock’ can now be used for events such as giant coffee mornings, art shows and fundraisers of all kinds and we are now investigating with a number of parties as to what we can do for the benefit of refugees coming to Ireland.
“On the table for discussion at present is a wide range of ideas to hold many fundraising events for the humanitarian response given all of the celebrities that frequent Vicar St. I am inviting ideas.
“Throughout Dublin South Central businesses and families have risen to the challenge to ensure that those fleeing this war are felt welcome and supported, and I’m delighted that our business entrepreneurs, like Harry, are leading the way,” Senator Seery Kearney concluded.
Mary Seery-Kearney
Dublin South CentralIn May 2019 Mary was elected to South Dublin County Council. She was the Area Chair in her first year,…
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