People in Arklow on Saturday may have thought they were seeing things when a flock of white doves were released into the air.
This unusual display, however was to celebrate International Women’s Day and to mark the launch of a new information leaflet about domestic violence.
Organised by Arklow CDP, the event was aimed at raising awareness around the subject and was attended by individuals and women’s groups from all over the county.
Guest speakers Margaret Martin from Women’s Aid and Supt. Catherine Kehoe addressed the audience and discussed the issue of domestic violence which may often be seen as taboo. Arklow CDP hopes the event will become an annual celebration.
Arklow CDP thanks event sponsors and local Cllr. Peter Dempsey who supplied the doves.
For further information on the new information booklet contact 0402 33837.
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