THE HALO EFFECT IN THE HOME
An evening of conversation, art and action
Friday, 11 September 2026 | Dublin
Online auction extended — bid until 6pm on Sunday, 12 October 2026
The Halo Effect in the Home brings together charity representatives, experts, artists and members of the wider community for an evening focused on awareness, survivor voices and meaningful change.
THANK YOU
The event was a success
We would like to sincerely thank all the voices we heard on the evening, everyone who attended and supported such an important cause, our photographer, our singer, our sound engineer, our raffle prize donors and every single person who helped make The Halo Effect in the Home possible.
A very special thank you to our main sponsor and supporter, Kane Tuohy LLP Solicitors, whose generous partnership and continued support made this event possible.
The good news is that our online silent auction remains open — you can still browse the catalogue and place a bid until 6pm on Sunday, 12 October 2026. The winners will be notified by email. Every bid continues to support Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services and SISI.
We heard directly from representatives of our three charity partners:
- Shirley ScottPolicy Manager, Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
- Zita SpringFundraising & Supporter Care Manager, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services
- Mary-Louise LynchFounder & CEO, SISI – Survivors Informing Services and Institutions
Each organisation shared insights into its work, the support it provides to survivors and the challenges faced by those affected by domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.
Want to collaborate?
If you would like to support future events, donate artwork or services, or explore a partnership, please contact the organiser at diaryofapropertysolicitor@gmail.com.
Support the cause
If you would like to support our charities but do not wish to bid on artwork, you can make a donation directly through our GoFundMe page. Every contribution, large or small, helps fund the vital work of Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services and SISI.
VOICES FOR CHANGE
The Expert Panel
The evening continued with Voices for Change, an expert panel bringing together six speakers with different professional and personal perspectives:
Susan McKay
Journalist, author and Ireland's Press Ombudsperson
Madeline McAleer
CEO of Haven Horizons — activist, author and academic
Dr Christina Quinlan
Lecturer in Research Methods, School of Marketing & Entrepreneurship, TU Dublin
Ruth Maxwell
Victims' rights advocate and Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal consultant
Gemma Kelly
Policy expert at the Sexual Exploitation Research and Policy Institute (SERP)
Aine Heneghan
Family support worker, counsellor and facilitator
The discussion explored themes including:
Prevention | Protection | Accountability | Survivor Voice | Education | Change
Together, we considered what needs to change — and what each of us can do differently.
ART WITH PURPOSE
Bid on original artwork
Alongside the conversation, the evening will showcase a curated collection of original paintings, prints, textile artworks and photography, generously donated by artists from Ireland and internationally.
Guests will have the opportunity to discover and acquire artwork through our charitable silent auction, with every bid helping to raise vital funds for our three charity partners.
Discover. Bid. Support.
Browse the catalogue
Discover the original paintings, prints, textile artworks and photography available in our silent auction. Every bid supports Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services and SISI.
Silent Auction closes at 6pm on Sunday, 12 October 2026.