Sligo's Domestic Violence service DVAs has expanded its services.

The charity is also said to be busy with recent figures showing a year on year rise in those contacting them.

Nationally, Women's Aid national and regional frontline services were contacted 32,144 times in 2024, an increase of 12% on 2023.

Carmel McNamee, DVAs Manager says an increase in those accessing the service is a positive thing: