Trócaire is the official overseas development agency of the Catholic Church in Ireland.

How did Trócaire begin?

How did Trócaire begin? In 1973 floods ravaged Bangladesh causing the Irish people to donate money in a spontaneous act of community, solidarity and generosity. Cardinal William Conway saw the need for an Irish Church agency to channel such generosity and Trócaire's life began.

Why was Trócaire set up?

Trócaire was established in 1973 as the official overseas development agen- cy of the Catholic Church in Ireland. The organisation was created in response to the widening gap between rich and poor and our collective duty to reduce it.