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Kilkenny people urged to ‘Go Purple’ in support of local domestic violence victims

By Kilkenny Now 22nd April 2021 0

Kilkenny residents have been urged to ‘Go Purple’ to show their support for domestic violence victims. Community gardai in Kilkenny are backing the initiative to raise awarness of domestic violence, which has become a growing problem during lockdown. A local Garda spokesperson said: “This Friday is your chance to highlight and celebrate the essential work

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Stars come out in Kilkenny to raise awareness of domestic violence

By Kilkenny Now 29th November 2020 0

This week marked International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and it was observed in Kilkenny with a special event. Amber Women’s Refuge in Kilkenny brought the One Million Stars to End Domestic Violence campaign to MacDonagh Junction in an effort to highlight the terrible plight inflicted upon women. Hundreds of stars were […]

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Kilkenny domestic abuse support services back new campaign

By Kilkenny Now 23rd April 2020 0

Domestic abuse and rape crisis support services in Kilkenny have added their voices to a major new TV, Radio and Social Media advertising campaign to tackle the serious issue of domestic violence. The campaign seeks to reassure victims that services are ‘still here’, and that victims are being prioritised during the COVID-19 emergency. “We welcome […]

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Kilkenny store makes €500 donation to local women’s refuge

By Kilkenny Now 26th February 2020 0

The Amber Kilkenny Women’s Refuge has become the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s Community Grants programme. The refuge recently received a €500 grant from team at Aldi’s store on the Waterford Road. The €500 donation was presented to Jean Murphy from the Amber Kilkenny Women’s Refuge by Pamala O’Neil of Aldi. Aldi’s Community