Is that bag really for charity?

Kilcullen Community Action has issued a warning about the 'charity' doorstep collections of old clothes.

In a comment on what seems to be an increased number of these collections, Kilcullen's tidy towns and environment organisation says there are many 'real charities', such as Enable Ireland and Oxfam, who are losing out because of the activities of these collectors.

"Specific details on the flyers from these collections are minimal, and they should really be ignored," a spokesman said. "Although they include a contact number and permit numbers, in most cases they are invalid."

KCA says the best advice, to make sure old clothes donations are benefiting a real charity, is to take them to the nearest charity shop or official clothes bank.