The number of rough sleepers in Clare is said to be growing.  

 

Last month, the Department of Housing recorded 97 adults here as homeless, but this only includes people in emergency accommodation.  

 

Last August, Ennis native Fiona Faulkes established the Ennis Mobile Shower Service for rough sleepers which aims to offer those with no other means an opportunity to wash and get clean for the day.  

 

Uptake of the service has been steadily growing and Clare FM's Daragh Dolan recently spoke to those using it and helping out beginning with Shauna from Ennis who first became homeless in her early 20s. 

 

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