Coffee morning held to support Women’s Aid Armagh Down

Councillor Sarah Duffy has thanked everyone who attended and supported a coffee morning fundraiser that she held in aid of Women’s Aid Armagh Down.

The event - hosted in the Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh office of MLA Cathal Boylan - brought together the local community in a strong show of solidarity with women and children accessing vital support services.

Sinn Fein ABC councillor Sarah Duffy, with Newry and Armagh area representatives, at the coffee morning in support of Women’s Aid.

placeholder image — Sinn Fein ABC councillor Sarah Duffy, with Newry and Armagh area representatives, at the coffee morning in support of Women’s Aid.

To date, £700 has been raised from the event, with donations still coming in.

All proceeds will support the Tranquility Garden project, a dedicated outdoor space to aid healing and recovery for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.

Councillor Duffy said: “Women’s Aid Armagh Down provide life-changing and often life-saving support to women and children at their most vulnerable.

“While the fundraiser raised a significant sum, it also underlines the urgent need for sustained funding and proper service provision.

"No woman fleeing abuse should be left waiting for help or forced to leave her own area to find safety,” she said.

“Our Sinn Féin team works closely with organisations on the ground every day, and I will continue to advocate for the resources and protections that women and children deserve.”

Anyone wishing to continue supporting the Tranquility Garden project is encouraged to contact Councillor Duffy directly.