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A 'Fab Fiver' pop up shop at Wickham Way on Saturday, August 16, will raise funds in memory of Noirín De Barra for Limerick Mental Health Association's Solace Cafe A 'Fab Fiver' pop up shop at Wickham Way on Saturday, August 16, will raise funds in memory of Noirín De Barra for Limerick Mental Health Association's Solace Cafe

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Fab Fiver pop up shop in memory of Noirín De Barra will raise funds for Solace Café

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Fab Fiver pop up shop in memory of Noirín De Barra will raise funds for Solace Café

A ‘Fab Fiver’ pop up shop at Wickham Way on Saturday, August 16, will raise funds in memory of Noirín De Barra for Limerick Mental Health Association’s Solace Cafe

The event aims to reflect the passion of Noirín De Barra for fashion and spreading mental health awareness

Come down to Wickham Way and grab some bargains at this Fab Fiver Event! Everything €5 from clothes to accessories, books and bric-a-brac on Saturday, August 16 from 10 am to 3 pm

This event will be held in loving memory of Noirín De Barra, who spread love and kindness to everyone she met and always lent a listening ear to those in need.

It will aim to reflect her passion for fashion and spreading mental health awareness! Noirín was an active member in the community and joined an array of mental health organisations as well as other social groups.


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Previously, Noirín held a similar event and raised money for mental health awareness part of GROW Ireland and also spoke on Live 95FM and in the Limerick Leader about her own experience with mental health and to reduce the stigma.

Noirín always felt very strongly about improving mental health services in Limerick and expressed ideas for a community space where people can come and make connections, join activities and get information about how to access services in Limerick in a non-clinical, more inclusive setting.

In line with Noirín’s wishes, all proceeds raised for this event will be in conjunction with Limerick Mental Health Association and go towards the launch of new Solace cafe which will offer free out-of-hours mental health service aimed at providing crucial support in Limerick City. It will provide a welcoming, non-clinical, safe environment in the style of a café.

If you are unable to attend this event on the day and would still like to make a donation, you can on the fundraising website. Event organisers said, “Every contribution, no matter the amount, can make a real difference. Your support will help provide vital resources and service to those struggling with mental health challenges. So swing by, style up and show some love for a great cause.”

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