Lifeline Inishowen ‘shocked, saddened and angered’ by murder of young mum Amy

A candlelight vigil will be held in Inishowen this week in memory of murdered young Derry woman Amy Doherty, as the local community joins a wider regional response to the ongoing crisis of domestic abuse.

Organised by Lifeline Inishowen, the event will take place at 7pm on Friday, March 27, outside the domestic abuse charity's premises beside Super Valu in Carndonagh, with everyone urged to attend.

The vigil aims to bring people together in solidarity with Ms Doherty’s devastated family while also standing united against all forms of domestic violence.

Lifeline Inishowen Project Manager Bridgeen Coyle said the organisation, like many across the North West, has been “shocked, saddened and angered” by the circumstances surrounding the horrific death of the 28-year-old Derry mother-of-two.

With similar vigils being held in the North, Bridgeen said it is vital for the people of Inishowen to stand in solidarity too.

The peaceful gathering will include a moment of reflection where attendees will light candles in remembrance and hope. Organisers also plan to release thirty balloons to honour the women who have lost their lives to domestic abuse in the North since 2020, further highlighting the scale of the problem.

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Bridgeen said the Carndonagh vigil is not only about remembering victims but also about raising awareness and encouraging collective responsibility.

“You are not alone has always been our core message,” she said, adding that events like this are essential in breaking the silence that often surrounds abuse and in supporting survivors within the community.

Members of the public are being encouraged to attend and show their support, with organisers hoping the turnout will strengthen calls for action and reinforce a clear message that abuse will not be tolerated.

Domestic abuse continues to impact families across Inishowen and beyond. By coming together in solidarity, organisers believe communities can play a vital role in challenging violence, supporting victims and working towards a safer future for all.

All are welcome to attend.