The launch of Trócaire's Lent campaign

The Trocaire box came to town today, Saturday 5th March, as the Trocaire's 'power of change' carnival hit upper Grafton Street with jugglers, fancy dress, multimedia, live music and a display of Trocaire box coins through the years.

Trocaire's Lenten campaign begins this week and over a million Trocaire boxes will sit in homes throughout the country. Over almost four decades Irish people have contributed some €250 million through the Trocaire box during Lent, changing families' lives in the developing world.

According to Justin Killcullen, Trocaire's Director: "This is really something to celebrate. The tradition of giving is one of which the Irish can be rightly proud. The Trocaire box -- an Irish icon - is filled with hope, dignity and pride. Every penny, shilling, pound and Euro put into our little box over the last 38 years has travelled the world giving the poor a voice and a new lease on life."

Trocaire's Lenten Campaign runs until Easter Sunday, 24th April. To order a Trocaire box call 1850 408 408, visit trocaire.org/lent or call into your local parish.

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[trocaire]

@DitJuggling you're welcome was great to have you there.

[DitJuggling]

Such a great day and epic video thanks so much for having us!!