Carlow’s Saoirse Ronan said to be lending her support to homeless campaigners in Dublin

Carlow’s Saoirse Ronan is said to be one of the celebrities lending her support to a group of campaigners who have occupied a NAMA-owned property in Dublin.

KCLR news understands that the Ardattin actress is backing the group who say they plan to house up to 60 homeless people there.

Apollo House on Tara Street has been renamed “Home Sweet Home” by a group of trade unionists, activists and artists who are converting the building into homeless accommodation.

Fr Peter Mc Verry has applauded their efforts, but he says it’s not a long-term solution, and doubts many rough-sleepers would be willing to stay in dormitory-style rooms.