Care In The Square welfare station will operate at Queen Maeve Square tonight from 9pm to 1am as part of Rag Week.

The service will provide free water, first aid, drink spiking prevention tools, phone charging and a safe space for anyone needing assistance.

The initiative is part of the Sligo Night-Time Economy Pilot led by Sligo BID and partners, with strong student support for it to continue throughout 2026.

Speaking to Ocean FM News, Edel Doran says the welfare station gives reassurance to those on a night out and shows the community is working together to keep people safe.

Care In The Square welfare station will operate at Queen Maeve Square tonight from 9pm to 1am as part of Rag Week.
The service will provide free water, first aid, drink spiking prevention tools, phone charging and a safe space for anyone needing assistance.
The initiative is part of the Sligo Night-Time Economy Pilot led by Sligo BID and partners, with strong student support for it to continue throughout 2026.
Speaking to Ocean FM News, Edel Doran says the welfare station gives reassurance to those on a night out and shows the community is working together to keep people safe.

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