Davina's Ark

20/06/2025

20/06/2025

Thank you to all who attended the recent NIADA Members Meeting, hosted by Davina's Ark. It was inspiring to see our members united in their shared commitment to improving services, advocating for better policy, and supporting individuals and families affected by substance use across Northern Ireland.

Together, we're building a stronger, more compassionate response to alcohol and drug-related harm.

18/06/2025

This week is Alcohol Awareness Week in Northern Ireland.

It is an opportunity to think about Drinking and Alcohol.

The side effects of alcohol include Dependence and Addiction, especially in people who have Depression or Anxiety.

It can increase the risk of su***de.

Also it impacts families Mental Health.

Davina's Ark provides support for individuals, young people and families.

Please reach out.

16/06/2025

A Great Big Thank You to Barry Bannon and his companions for their bucket collection in Warrenpoint on Saturday morning.
And of course, a big thank you too to everyone who donated.

03/06/2025

Barry Bannon in a recent interview talking about his running and how it helps him and raising awareness and funds for Davina's Ark. Great work Barry, thank you.

27/05/2025

Congratulations and a big thank you to Barry Bannon for representing Davina's Ark at the Newry City Half Marathon on Sunday 25th May 2025. Well done Barry and all the other runners.

15/04/2025

Davina's Ark were delighted to be welcomed to St Joseph's High School, Newry today to collect a cheque for £400.

This money was raised when the school held a "Silly Hat Day" in memory of Emmanuelle 'Manny' McEvoy.

Manny was much loved and will be greatly missed at the school.

Manny passed away unexpectedly on December 13th 2024 and left a huge void in the school amongst the pupils and staff.

Manny would have loved the "Silly Hat Day" as he was well known for his colourful hats.

Manny was involved in the early stages of setting up Davina's Ark charity and continued his support throughout.

Thank you so much to everyone who joined in the fun and helped raise funds for Davina's Ark.

The money raised will help Davina's Ark to continue to provide vital support to those individuals, families and young people impacted by addiction, mental health and trauma in our community.

Manny would have been so proud.

07/04/2025

Davina's Ark were delighted to attend Caring Coins 5th Anniversary celebrations on Saturday evening.

27/03/2025

Davina's Ark were delighted to attend a very informative and heartfelt event, Ending Violence Against Women & Girls at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry this week.

25/03/2025

Davina's Ark were delighted to be part of the event:- Help & Support-Farming & Rural Communities at Altnaveigh House, Newry.

07/03/2025

Today we Celebrate International Women’s Day.
Davina’s Ark celebrates all women, particularly those women who have and who are traveling the road from Addiction to Recovery. These women are impacted by their own addiction or by a loved one’s addiction.
These women have chosen to stand up to the Stigma and the Shame that goes hand in hand with Addiction, which by no means is an easy task. They have shown acceptance, understanding and belief in achieving their own goals, demonstrating resilience and determination. They have reached out for help and in turn have helped not only themselves but many others.
Addiction doesn’t mean you are morally weak, or a failure, it just likes to tell you that!
Most of these women have had to breakdown to break through, to become the person they are destined to be and the person they decide to be.
Keep shining your light and never underestimate the impact you can make in the World.

Have a wonderful day celebrating you.

Davina’s Ark Team

04/03/2025

Davina's Ark were delighted to participate in the Community Safety and Wellbeing Event at the Newry Leisure Centre on Tuesday 4th March 2025.
Here are some photos of the event and some of the young people who attended and got involved in the presentation.