The 50th annual Trócaire Lenten Appeal this year is focusing on the millions facing hunger in Somalia.
Over the past five decades, the Trócaire Box has become one of the most identifiable charity collection methods in Ireland, and is familiar to almost every parish in Ireland.
The cardboard boxes, distributed to parishes across the country, have raised millions for the world’s poor.
The charity was established by Catholic bishops in 1973, to respond to famine and flooding in Bangladesh.
The initial campaign raised £250,000 and started a long-running bond between the public and the organisation.
This year, it aims to aid those facing a protracted drought in Somalia, which has left almost half the population at risk of starvation.
Boxes are available inside all main doors of Church and table up by Sacristy door.