Care In The Square – Sligo Town Night Time Welfare Station

A welfare station will operate in Queen Maeve Square, Sligo, on Wednesday, 10 December, from 10pm to 2am. The station will be staffed by security personnel, medics, representatives from the ATU Sligo Students’ Union, and the North West Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force (NWRDATF). It will provide water, first aid and advice to anyone on a night out who may need some assistance and a safe space for people waiting to be collected.

This initiative is part of Sligo Town’s Night-Time Economy Pilot, delivered in partnership by Sligo BID and Sligo County Council, and supported and funded by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport’s Night-Time Economy Unit.

Edel Doran, Sligo Town Night Time Economy Advisor said:

“A pillar of the Sligo Town Night-Time Economy Action Plan is Safety & Wellbeing. The businesses operating in the evening and at night already put huge effort into caring for their patrons — from supporting the Ask For Angela initiative to promoting the Safe & Sound campaign. We hope that this station will offer additional support for anyone who might need a helping hand during their Christmas night out.”

Emil Kindl, President of ATU Sligo Students’ Union said:

“Student life is far more than lectures and assignments! Students are the heartbeat of Sligo’s vibrancy, especially at night and their safety and comfort must always be the top priority. This welfare station is a strong demonstration of that commitment, and we’re proud to stand with our partners in creating a safer, more supportive night-time environment for everyone and providing helping hand for people who are in need.”

The NWRDATF volunteer staff team also welcome the opportunity to provide a harm reduction tent and harm reduction support information in order to promote a safe and healthy event