The opening in Derry of a new multi-pound accommodation complex for women and children fleeing domestic abuse has been welcomed by local Sinn Councillor Eric McGinley.
Sinn Fein Cllr Eric McGinley.
Ashleywood House in Ardmore, where the conversion of a stone stable block for APEX Housing Association has created 15 fully self-contained apartments, will be used and managed by Foyle Women’s Aid.
Cllr McGinley, who attended the opening, said: “The opening of Ashleywood House and Ashleywood Mews completed the first phase of a multi-million pounds development of Foyle Women’s Aid services.
“Ashleywood House offers a range of specialist programmes and activities to support victims of all types of abuse within a safe and peaceful location whilst Ashleywood Mews provides independent housing units for 12 families fleeing domestic abuse.”
He concluded: “Having heard an outline of future plans for the complex at the opening ceremony I would take this opportunity to commend Women’s Aid for the magnificent service it has provided and will continue to provide for women and children in times of often desperate need.”
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