The winner of this year’s car is Eoin Duggan from Ballincollig, with runners-up from around County Cork receiving cash prizes from €500-€1,500. 

“We work hard to support families and individuals every day and not just at Christmas, but we depend on donations now more than ever to raise funds so our services can cope with the constantly rising demand.”

“Times are difficult for a lot of people out there and in this recessionary period our services are needed more than ever."

This St Patrick’s Day, ALONE are asking emigrants to remember older people left at home who may be feeling isolated.