‘Flash mob’ in Sligo on Friday to demand change around violence against women
The Domestic Violence Advocacy Service is hosting a ‘flash mob’ dance on Friday to raise awareness on violence against women and to demand change as a society. The flash mob is being organised in association with Sligo Ask for Angela and begins at 1:30pm in Wine Street carpark tomorrow. As…
Over 1,000 incidences of domestic abuse reported to Gardaí this year
A 16% rise since 2019 in the number of domestic abuse incidences reported to Gardaí across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal can be seen as a ‘good thing’. Carmel McNamee, Manager of Domestic Violence Advocacy Service says the increase in reports means more people are getting support and there is a…
DVAS disappointed in not receiving additional funding
The Domestic Violence and Advocacy Service based in Sligo says it is disappointed the service has not received any assistance from the Department of Youth Affairs and Children in it’s latest round of funding announcements. It’s after the Minister Katherine Zappone’s department announced €277,550 in funding to its sister organisation,…