Gardaí back Laois and Offaly Go Purple Day against domestic abuse Reporter: 16 Apr 2021 Go Purple Day against domestic abuse in Laois and Offaly is on April 23. Image: Spemone, Pexels '); '); Laois Offaly Gardaí and Laois and Offaly Domestic Abuse Services are uniting for a campaign to help women and children suffering the trauma of domestic abuse. Go Purple Day takes place next Friday April 23 and the public is being asked to wear purple, dig deep to an online fundraiser and spread awareness. Marna Carroll manages Laois Domestic Abuse Service and describes the tough situations some women and children are facing all the time.