Kildare gardaí team up with domestic violence support service for 'Go Purple Day 2026'
The purpose of this event is to support and show solidarity with survivors
Members of An Garda Síochána (AGS) based in County Kildare have teamed up with a free domestic violence support service for ‘Go Purple Day 2026’.
Aided by Teach Tearmainn, AGS is currently raising awareness about ‘Go Purple Day’ at the Whitewater Shopping Centre in Newbridge.
It follows after the government announced last month that it would implement a free travel scheme which aims to assist anyone who is fleeing domestic violence. This scheme came into effect on Tuesday, May 5 last.
Taking to social media to explain the awareness event, AGS Kildare said: “The purpose of this event is to support survivors, raise awareness and create a culture of zero tolerance for all forms of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in society.
“Should you require further professional and confidential advice in regards to these issues, please contact AGS and Teach Tearmainn, who are the support services for domestic violence in County Kildare.”
The account also pointed out that Teach Tearmainn is open 24 / 7 and added that the organisation can be contacted on 1800 91 91 91.
Anyone seeking further information about Teach Tearmainn and / or who wishes to donate to the organisation can visit its official website.
If you have been affected by this article, you can find resources to help you by contacting Women's Aid at 1800 341 900 or emailing [email protected] / [email protected], or Men's Aid by ringing 01 554 3811 or emailing [email protected]
For resources relating to the prevention of sexual violence and / or support for sexual violence survivors, you can call the Rape Crisis Centre on 1800 778 888.