Community walk organised to honour Mary Walker and to stand against violence

Éist and Zero Tolerance are inviting community groups, organisations, and the public to join a community walk on the Royal Canal on Tuesday July 7 to mark the anniversary of the murder of Mary Walker and to stand in solidarity with victims and survivors of violence.

Mary Walker was a 32-year-old employed at Mullingar Post Office. In July 1909, she was murdered while making her way home.

More than a century later, her story is a reminder of the violence women continue to face today.

Participants will gather at the canal entrance opposite the train station at 7pm and walk to the memorial cross that marks the location where Mary Walker lost her life.

As part of the event, organisers will highlight a proposal for the installation of a commemorative bench at the site.

The bench would serve as a permanent place of reflection, remembrance, and quiet contemplation for visitors to the canal and as a lasting tribute to Mary Walker.

While the gathering in July will honour Mary’s memory, it will serve a wider purpose as Éist and Zero Tolerance invite community groups, sports clubs, voluntary organisations, local representatives, and members of the public to stand together in solidarity with victims and survivors of gender-based violence, domestic violence, and all forms of violence committed against vulnerable groups.

Violence within homes, families, and communities often remains unseen.

The gathering aims to send a clear message that victims and survivors are not alone and that communities can play a role in fostering support, awareness, and solidarity.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 7 July

Time: 7pm

Location: entrance to royal canal opposite train station, Mullingar

All are welcome to attend.