Women’s Aid ABCLN has launched a vibrant new 'pop-up' shop in Antrim.    Located in Grace House, Fountain Street the shop will offer a fantastic array of quality 'new and nearly new' women's clothing & accessories, books and treasures - providing shoppers with the chance to find unique items while supporting this vital local cause.   “We are thrilled to be opening this new shop in the heart of Antrim,” said Women’s Aid ABCLN CEO, Gillian Creevy.  “It is a wonderful opportunity for the...

Every child deserves to feel the magic of new pyjamas at Christmas. Sadly, for many children across Northern Ireland, this simple joy is just not possible.   The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Leah Kirkpatrick, is once again championing the Women’s Aid ABCLN Christmas Pyjama Appeal. Now in its fifth year, the initiative aims to ensure that children living in refuge or within our communities, affected by domestic abuse can experience dignity, comfort, and some festive cheer this...

St Colmcille Primary School, Ballymena has joined with Women’s Aid ABCLN to launch a new ‘ Heading For Healthy Relationships ’ preventative education programme equipping Year-7 pupils in all primary schools across Mid and East Antrim with the knowledge and skills to have healthy, respectful relationships. Funded by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Change Fund, the programme explores the dynamics of healthy relationships for young people, challenging...