Nollaig na mBan Mini Festival is being held in aid of Domestic Abuse Charity, Sonas

The mini festival, thrown on the traditional Nollaig na mBan date is fundraising for Sonas - Freedom from Domestic Abuse Charity.

The event, which will take place at Clonliffe House Pub, Ballybough Road at 9.30pm, will feature the Mamma Mia Sisters- performing an Abba tribute show.

The concept behind the event today is to celebrate local women, those both in the community and who have since passed. Large posters of photographs of these local women can be found around the railings, lampposts and shops of the area celebrating the nominated women. Some well known, and those lesser known, include Kellie Harrington, Marie Gorman, Breda Nolan, Gladis Langan, Sister Louise Hallahan, Dr. Linda King, Catriona Crowe, Mary Gavin, Pauline Ring and Cathleen Clarke, which are all being honoured at today’s event.

Sponsored by Dublin City Council and NEIC (North East Inner City), those women nominated for a poster, or their families, will be presented with flowers. A raffle will take place along with fundraising for SONAS Charity. The addition of two vintage cars outside the Clonliffe House will make for a great photo opportunity on the night.

Donations to Sonas can be made here.

Friday is Nollaig na mBan and @BallyboughDub are hosting a fundraiser in aid of Sonas services in @ClonliffeHouse. Why not drop in and enjoy an ABBA tribute band and much more! Entry is free!

If you would like to donate to Sonas services, please visit https://t.co/zE174Sn43P pic.twitter.com/pepYsapgvV

— Sonas Domestic Violence Charity (@SonasDVCharity) January 3, 2023