COUNTY LIMERICK

ONE MILLION STARS TO END VIOLENCE

Weaving Communities of Courage Against Violence

ONE MILLION STARS - THE STORY

The One Million Stars to End Violence project was established by Maryann Talia Pau, a Samoan-Australian artist, in response to the rape and murder of an Irish woman in Melbourne. In Samoan culture, the star is a symbol of light, hope and solidarity. The project used star weaving to rebuild trust within One Million Stars in Ireland

In 2020, Siobhan McQuillan, working with Amber Women’s Refuge, brought the project to Kilkenny. Since then it has been extended to many counties, including Limerick. With the arrival of COVID 19, and a dramatic rise in domestic abuse, we saw the launch of the #StillHere public awareness campaign to highlight supports for those experiencing domestic abuse. Through Operation Faoiseamh, the Garda are reaching out to victims of domestic abuse with the aim of keeping those who may be at risk, safe within our communities.

Through working together to weave and display our stars, we will show solidarity towards women experiencing domestic violence and highlight the supports they can access through

ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services. For support contact the Gardaí on 999, 112 or

ADAPT 24 Hour Helpline: 1800 200 504

Condemning violence and showing solidarity towards those who experience it, particularly domestic violence.

LIMERICK STAR WEAVING COMMUNITY

The Hunt Museum has teamed up with ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services, Mental Health Ireland, CWELL, Limerick City and County Council and Lawless Flowers to develop a One Million Star weaving network in Limerick.

Our target is to weave 10,000 stars by Christmas 2021 for an art display at The Hunt Museum which will show solidarity towards those impacted by domestic violence.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED

Register using the contact details below. You will then be invited to take part in programme activities:

Email: omslimerick@gmail.com

Phone: 086 7951602 and 087 223 9752

Programme Activities include:

Become a star weaver. We will send you a star weaving pack

Attend our online events

Attend star weaving jams at The Hunt Museum (subject to COVID restrictions)

Help us to create star weaving packs

Form your own star weaving group

Programme Activities include:

Become a star weaver. We will send you a star weaving pack

Attend our online events

Attend star weaving jams at The Hunt Museum (subject to COVID restrictions)

Help us to create star weaving packs

Form your own star weaving group

How do I make a star?

Learn how to make a star by watching the tutorial video at https://onemillionstarsireland.ie/star-weaver-tutorial/

Get a FREE star weaving pack from us and follow the enclosed instructions. Alternatively, you can use materials from the recycling bin such as newspaper or old magazines.

What should I do with my stars?

Keep your stars safe at home and we will contact you with instructions.