A city-wide busking initiative tackling homelessness in Waterford, supporting @TinteanW. #BuskAid2021 is the 22nd of December!
Waterford, Ireland
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...stay local, and the intimate relationship that we have developed with Tinteán over the years has let us see first hand how the money we have raised has been used to incredible effect. There are currently 10,568 people homeless in Ireland. Until there is a drastic change... 10/
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... in our approach to housing, addiction, mental health, and the general welfare of our people, Ireland is not a safe country for those in vulnerable situations. As long as BuskAid exists, it will serve as a reminder to those in power that change is needed and we are... 11/
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...delighted that it will continue to raise money for Tinteán Housing Association.
Our city of music is one of outstretched arms, warmth and love, and we are very proud of it.
Love and strength to you all,
@Tadhg_Williams, @elephantwhale and @DerekFlynn03
ENDS
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THIS IS A MESSAGE FOR ALL 11AM BUSKERS AND VOLUNTEERS
Due to the weather being a but miserable we are POSTPONING for an hour. If you can make it to HQ for 12 noon, we'd really appreciate it.
Sure you couldn't put anyone out in that!
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#BuskAid2021 Day 21
Waterford's very own Conor Clancy of @TOUCANBand returns to the @theatreroyalw stage this BuskAid Eve with a stunning version of Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire. Throw some money in the busker's case at iDonate.ie/BuskAid2021.
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#BuskAid2021 Day 20
This is something special! Na bpáistí ó Gaelscoil Phort Láirge put together a Meascán Nollaig for BuskAid! Loads of different Christmas songs as Gaeilge!!
Don't forget to donate at iDonate.ie/BuskAid2021 🎅
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#BuskAid2021 Day 19
Waterford indie sweethearts @CromeYellowBand put together this piece of beautiful lunacy for us last year! A cover of Santa Baby and Lonely This Christmas - if you like it, drop some change in the hat, iDonate.ie/BuskAid2021.
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#BuskAid2021 Day 18
Last year, when we took BuskAid online, a few recognisable faces got in touch to wish us well. Have a look at this!
How much would you drop in a busker's case? Donate now at iDonate.ie/BuskAid2021
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#BuskAid2021 Day 17
A proper Christmas sing-song! Join @CliodhnaGahan, Cathy Forristal, @DerekFlynn03 and @Tadhg_Williams for a rendition of Fairytale of New York.
We still need volunteers for the 22nd so be sure to sign up at buskaid.net/volunteers.
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