REMEMBERING NATALIE MCNALLY #ENDVAWG #WIM25

The late Natalie McNally with her mother Bernie and brother Niall.

WIM25 NOVEMBER 18, 2025

Niamh Costello interviewed #ENDVAWG campaigner Niall McNally, which was reflected to #WIM25 guests, and we hope to welcome Niall and his family to another event in 2026.

NIALL MCNALLY is a ‘Justice for Natalie McNally’ campaigner who is seeking justice for his sister Natalie.

Natalie was murdered, while pregnant, in her home in 2022.

He is passionate about justice for his sister, and the wider theme of ending violence against women and girls (ENDVAWG).

For those that don't know, the trial of Natalie’s murder accused has been postponed again until January 2026, because new evidence has come to light.

While this is distressing for the family - their wait for justice continues - Niall said he wanted to thank everyone in this room for continued support in the ongoing awareness campaign around ending violence against women and girls

He said that he and his family are incredibly grateful for the community that has been built for them and around them - including events like this - in Natalie’s name and legacy.

He said: “We’ve seen an incredible outpouring of support to honour our Natalie.”

The McNallys are rom the GAA community, particularly in Armagh.

Niall himself and one of their other brothers Declan walked 90 miles to Croke Park, raising funds for Women’s Aid Armagh‑Down and the ‘Care for Caolan” fund.for Caolan Finnegan, a young Crossmaglen Gaelic footballer that lost his battle with cancer last year.

The McNally brothers were welcomed by GAA President Jarlath Burns. The GAA has also used initiatives like the White Ribbon campaign to amplify the call to end violence against women.

At an Armagh vs Mayo match, fans held up posters with Natalie’s photo and the message “Justice for Natalie McNally.”

In the 32nd minute of that game (symbolic of her age), there was a minute’s applause in her memory.

Her photo was shown on the stadium big screen alongside the Crimestoppers number.

Over 1,000 people attended a vigil in Lurgan Park, organised by the National Women’s Council, calling for justice and political action on gender-based violence.

The soccer community has shown strong solidarity too. Everton F.C. will install a permanent memorial stone at their new stadium, and Natalie’s family was invited to Goodison Park, where her image was displayed and they met the club captain, Seamus Coleman. Even Liverpool FC paid tribute to her as an Everton supporter.

Her school, Craigavon Integrated College, unveiled a memorial bench and held a conference on tackling violence against women, helping students engage with the issues she cared about.

“Across sports, schools, activism, and fundraising, the community has united to remember Natalie, raise awareness, and continue her legacy of standing against gender-based violence,” said Niall, who wanted to thank everyone for that, and long may it last.”

END VAWG: You can access or support Armagh Down Women’s Aid here