Survivors of Abuse


A PART of our story is the horrific abuse that was meted out to children and women during this period.

THE DEVASTATING consequence this had, and continues to have, on the lives of the victims, survivors and others, reflects a shameful, haunting reality within the whole story – as yet incomplete...

Flickering light draws out from darkness,

touching a whisper of hope for justice,

Delicate trust towards a new dawn…

If you have been impacted by any of the content in this exhibition and would like to talk to someone, the following groups offer support and guidance:

Towards Healing: towardshealing.ie

Phone: + 353 (0) 1 5053028

Mobile: + 353 (0) 86 7710533

Out of hours: +353 (0) 86 7710533


Rape Crisis Centre: drcc.ie

24-hour rape crisis Helpline: 1800 77 8888


One in Four: oneinfour.ie

Phone: 01 66 24070


Towards Peace: towardspeace.ie 

Phone: 1800 303416 (RoI) and 0800 0963315 (NI and UK)