Lord Mayor of Dublin Hazel Chu has issued an appeal to Law Society members for donations to a fuel fund for those in need.

The Mansion House Fuel Fund dates back to 1891, and was set up by Sir John Arnott in 1891 to assist the needy during a particularly harsh winter that year.

Traditionally, the money raised was used to buy coal for those without the means to heat their homes. The fund is distributed with the help of charities such as St Vincent de Paul and Dublin Simon Community. 

Live animal crib

The annual Lord Mayor’s Christmas concert, which raised funds for the charity, will not take place this year, due to COVID restrictions. The live animal crib outside the Mansion House on Dawson Street is also in doubt for 2020.

The Mansion House Fuel Fund distributes cash grants without any distinction of creed. It was one of the first truly ecumenical charities in Dublin.

Donations from the legal profession can be sent to: Mansion House Fuel Fund, Dawson Street, Dublin 2, DO2 AF30.