Callan shines a light on domestic abuse with One Million Stars project
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The local community in Callan are showcasing their work on the One Million Stars Project in premises around the town.
In recent months people have been busy weaving and displaying stars to help raise awareness around domestic violence.
Project lead, Siobhan McQuillan congratulated the many businesses and organisations who got involved. The community have been amazing under the co ordination of Jess van Valkengoed, Family Support & Community Development Worker at Droichead Family Resource Centre. Droichead joined the Amber One Million Stars project and began weaving groups in February, they are well are on their way to having 2000 stars, an amazing achievement and a testament to the community spirit in Callan.
Celebrating the One Million Stars Project in Kilkenny on International Women s Day
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To mark International Womens Day the One Million Stars Ireland project will have a star installation at the Amber Women s Refuge and there will also be a number of star exhibitions at locations in Callan.
The project is a community arts initiative that connects through the craft of weaving stars and raises awareness of domestic violence.
The project was launched in Kilkenny in November 2019 and has already reached over 14,000 stars, following a successful exhibition of 10,000 stars at MacDonagh Junction for the 16 days of Activism. Kilkenny will celebrate International Women’s Day by having a star installation at Amber Women’s Refuge showing support for women affected by domestic abuse. Callan will have star exhibitions in locations around the town including the gates of Droichead family Resource Centre and St Brigid’s College. Callan star weavers under the guidance of Jes