It's hoped that counselling services for the victims of rape and sexual assault in Clare will be maintained, following the reopening of the Rape Crisis office in Ennis.
A funding shortfall had forced the facility to close temporarily.
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After Rape Crisis Midwest drew up a business plan for the facility, Shannon-based company, GECAS came forward with funding, as did a number of other local businesses.
Verena Tarpey, Fundraising Manager with Rape Crisis Midwest says running the Ennis centre requires a huge local fundraising effort.