'Rough sleeping is terrifying': Homeless man credits Cork Simon for saving his life

Declan Marian is living in one of the charity’s high-support houses — one of the 204 formerly homeless people in housing with visiting support across Cork and Kerry

Cork Simon chief executive Dermot Kavanagh and Declan Marian outside one of Cork Simon’s high- support houses. Picture: Colm Lougheed

Despite record homeless figures, there are stories of hope which inspire those working on the frontline to keep going.

Declan Marian, 50, is one of those remarkable success stories.