From national TV to government policy, THE HomeShare is shaping the conversation on housing, ageing, and community across Ireland.
Articles, interviews, and features from the publications and programmes that have told our story.
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Read our submission to Government on our asks for Budget 2027
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We won the FBD Local Business Award for our innovative solution to Ireland's housing and isolation crises, showing our dedication to fostering multi-generational connection.
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RTÉ explores how THE HomeShare is addressing two of Ireland's biggest social challenges simultaneously: loneliness among older adults and the affordable housing shortage.
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A successful match showcasing how THE HomeShare addresses both the need for companionship and independent living and the ongoing affordable housing crisis in Ireland.
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Hosted by Dublin's Lord Mayor Ray McAdam, this special event brought together householders, sharers, and families to celebrate the impact of intergenerational living and the release of our latest annual report.
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With rents rising, finding a place to live for a reasonable amount of money as a single person is becoming more challenging. This alternative home share option could be for some.
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In 2023, THE HomeShare supported 93 new homeshare matches, housing 86 individuals seeking affordable accommodation.
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A landmark achievement for THE HomeShare and the thousands of families who depend on it. Read the full Homeshare International report.
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A feature story detailing how THE HomeShare supported pensioners Eddie and Mavis hit the jackpot by finding a wonderful person to share their home, who quickly became like family.
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In this episode, Lucie Cunningham, CEO and founder of THE HomeShare, talks about setting up a social enterprise, helping others find a home while losing your own and why making your employees feel part of something worthwhile is so important.
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Lucie Cunningham was on Cork’s 96FM Opinion Line on June 17, 2021.The segment aired following an official Cork's 96FM Interview Request to discuss how the homesharing model could alleviate the escalating summer housing crisis for solo renters and students in the Cork region.
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Lucie Cunningham’s social enterprise is so beautifully simple and solves so many problems for so many people at such a low cost, it is a wonder it hadn’t been done in Ireland before she entered the frame.
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In this case, widow Colette Conway has opened her home to young professional, David Donnelly, who's been struggling to find a place to live, due to record rents.
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Homeshare, which was launched about a year ago, matches people who need companionship and some practical help to live independently at home with people who need accommodation
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"I feel more secure," John (86) says with having Amy (28) around while Amy, a student, says living with John is a lot easier than her previous cramped living situation where it was overcrowded, busy, and took a toll on her grades.
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Or Homeshare, first established in America over 40 years ago and now in 16 countries. It matches two unrelated people to live together for mutual benefit.
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An Irish company has been set up that connects lonely older people with students and professionals looking for somewhere to live.
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A newly launched Irish company is aiming to match up elderly home owners with empty rooms with students or young professionals.
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The scheme is relatively new in Ireland, but is already getting a huge amount of interest from those looking for somewhere to live
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An inspiring intergenerational TV series that highlighted the home-sharing model championed in Ireland by organisations like THE HomeShare.
Ready-to-share materials for community noticeboards. Preview before you download.
Our 2020 Annual Report. Numbers, case studies, testimonials and more.
Download ReportThroughout 2024, THE HomeShare has continued to develop new ways of providing a safe and person-centered option to remain living in one’s own home.
Download ReportOur official introductory PDF for Help4Housing householders. Covers the process, fees, and what to expect from your Help4Housing renter.
Download PDFOur official introductory guide for Homesharers. Covers the process, fees, and what to expect when sharing a home with an older householder.
Download PDFOur official introductory PDF for householders. Covers the process, fees, and what to expect from your Homesharer.
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Poster for GP surgeries, pharmacies, and community boards. Promotes homesharing as a way for older householders to live independently with a Garda vetted live-in companion, from €80–€195 per month.
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Help4Housing poster for GP surgeries, community centres, and libraries. Earn up to €14,000 per year tax-free and receive 5 hours of weekly help from a fully vetted renter.
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THE HomeShare's 2027 Budget Submission
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