People across Limerick were invited to join the online launch of The One Million Stars to End Violence Limerick Project on 8 March 2021 (International Women’s Day.) This project brings local communities together to engage in a creative project that demonstrates support, and solidarity, with those who experience domestic violence. It also highlights the relevant support available through ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services. A consortium of local partners came together to deliver this project in Limerick including The Hunt Museum, ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services, CWELL, Mental Health Ireland and Limerick City and County Council.
One Million Stars to End Violence was originally established in 2012 (in Queensland, Australia) by Maryann Pau Talia, as a means of condemning violence and demonstrating solidarity. Since then, the One Million Stars network has become global. Maryann used the creative act of star weaving to rebuild trust amongst communities. Since then, she has invited groups around the world to get involved. In November 2019, Siobhan McQuillan brought this project to Kilkenny and has since set up One Million Stars Ireland. Since then it has been extended to many counties, including Limerick.
The star is a symbol of light, hope and solidarity. By coming together through star weaving, we can collectively take a stand towards ending violence in Ireland. The Limerick project aims to weave 10,000 stars that will be displayed in a beautiful installation in the Hunt Museum during December 2021.
More Info about the Project:
For background on the One Million Stars Against Violence project initiated by Maryann Pau Talia, please refer to https://onemillionstars.net/. In November 2020, One Million Stars Against Violence Kilkenny, which is being rolled out by Siobhan McQuillan with Amber Refuge, delivered a 10,000 star installation at MacDonagh Junction Shopping Centre. .
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 Stars weaving network in 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 Gardaí 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.
One Million Stars Installation and unveiling event
8th of December 2021
One Million Stars Project Limerick Each star symbolises Light, Hope & Solidarity.
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A colourful origami star with red, purple, green, and white sections, hangs on a wire fence. The background has wooden and concrete textures. Four people joyfully throw colourful stars outside standing near a large wooden star sculpture. A festive and lively scene. A woman stands in front of a projection screen holding papers. She wears a black outfit with colourful floral patterns, and appears to be giving a presentation. A man in a dark coat speaks in front of a large star made from colourful paper stars. A woman in an orange suit stands nearby, smiling. A person in a dark coat and chain stands before a colourful, illuminated display of folded paper stars, creating a vibrant, festive atmosphere. A group of people stands in front of a large, illuminated star made of colourful lights against the Hunt Museum. The scene is lively and festive. A group of people admire a large, colourful, illuminated star sculpture in front of The Hunt Museum. The scene is vibrant and festive at night. People admire a large, illuminated star sculpture made of colourful lights on a cobblestone street. The scene is lively and festive. A woman in an orange suit and a man in dark clothing with a chain stand smiling in front of a large, illuminated star made of colourful paper stars. The scene is vibrant, conveying hope and solidarity. A sign reads "One Million Stars Project Limerick," promoting a campaign against violence. A woman in an orange suit and a man in dark clothing with a chain stand smiling in front of a large, illuminated star made of colourful paper stars. The scene is vibrant, conveying hope and solidarity. A sign reads "One Million Stars Project Limerick," promoting a campaign against violence. Three people stand in front of a large, colourful star-shaped installation made of lights and paper stars, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere.
