Mendicity Institution
| Formation | 1818 |
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| Type | Charitable organisation |
| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Focus | Housing, homelessnessand poverty alleviation |
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Region served | Ireland |
| Website | www |
The Mendicity Institution is a charity in Dublin, Ireland, which is also one of Dublin's oldest charities. It operates from its premises at Moira House, Island Street, to the south of Usher's Island, its former location and continues its charitable work, including providing meals and rooms to Dublin's needy.
The word 'mendicity' comes from 'mendicant', an archaic term for a beggar or needy person.