Cork musician ‘energised’ but standing down weekly homelessness protest outside Dáil

Every Thursday since May 2022, regardless of the weather, Martin Leahy has travelled from Bandon to the Dáil to perform his song 'Everyone Should Have a Home'

Cork-based singer-songwriter Martin Leahy marking performing 'Everyone Deserves a Home' outside Leinster House. File picture: Sam Boal/Collins

Cork musician Martin Leahy is to stand down his weekly housing protest on its 200th week at the end of this month, but said he feels “energised” by the light he has been able to shine on the issue.

Every Thursday since May 2022, regardless of the weather, Mr Leahy has travelled from Bandon to the Dáil to perform his song Everyone Should Have a Home.