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New report reveals reality of mental health toll among sex workers

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New report reveals reality of mental health among sex workers

A new report published by the Sexual Exploitation and Research Programme at UCD, has revealed that 94 per cent of those who access the Health Service Executive's (HSE) who are involved in prostitution are migrant women. The report, entitled, ...

17 Nov 2021 at 16:00

National News

Labour TD says pay gap law must be supported by flexible childcare

From today, November 9, women are working for free until the end of the year due to Ireland’s gender pay gap of 14.4%. The Labour Party has called for strong action from the Government to tackle gender inequality in the workplace. Labour ...

08 Nov 2021 at 17:59

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Longford Women's Link graduation ceremony on International Women's Day

Longford Women's Link (LWL) held their graduation ceremony on International Women’s Day (Wednesday, March 8) to celebrate the achievements of 25 learners who graduated with a QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education ...

25 Mar 2017 at 17:00

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Longford Women’s Link is still here to offer support

While social distancing, isolation and the possibility of full lockdown all sound like great ways to get the world back on its feet amid Covid-19 fears, these very measures are terrifying for women who are already vulnerable, according ...

26 Mar 2020 at 20:00

Features

Nowhere to run to: Domestic violence and the housing crisis

The news is everywhere: Ireland is under-going a severe housing shortage. While most of the news focuses on the big urban centres like Dublin, Cork and Galway, the lack of appropriate and affordable housing impacts smaller towns and ...

16 Feb 2017 at 16:00

Local News

Longford Women's Link nets €104k funding boost

Minister of State for Local Government and Planning, Peter Burke TD made the announcement with women for election receiving €43,000. “I am pleased to be in a position to continue to support the activities of Women for Election and ...

15 Nov 2020 at 13:00

Sport

St Brigid’s Ardagh to compete in Chill Insurance All-Ireland Ladies 7-a-side competition

St. Brigid’s Ardagh GAA Club will take part in the upcoming Chill Insurance All-Ireland U-14 Ladies 7-A-Side Competition at Kilmacud Crokes GAA Club in Stillorgan, Dublin. In total, over 32 teams from 25 counties will be taking ...

06 Sept 2018 at 15:43

Other Sport

SSE Airtricity Women's National League to be broadcast on TG4

The TG4 cameras will soon be at SSE Airtricity Women's National League stadiums after agreeing a deal with the Football Association of Ireland to broadcast live games. In what will be a first for the League - which was ...

14 Sept 2021 at 12:06

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Covid-19 exacerbates crisis of domestic violence

24,049 disclosures of abuse against women and children were made to Women’s Aid in 2019 and the Covid-19 emergency also shone a light on domestic violence. In its Annual Impact Report, released on Thursday, August 20, ...

27 Aug 2020 at 09:00

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‘Essential to have more women in politics’ says Longford/Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke

Longford-Westmeath Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke has called for more women to get active in politics and for barriers in their way to be removed. Deputy Clarke said, “Last Tuesday week, we had an amazing engagement at ...

05 Apr 2021 at 10:00

Local News

Women’s groups and older people unite for a fair State Pension

The three organisations are calling for changes introduced to the pension system in 2012 that drastically reduced the incomes of tens of thousands of pensioners to be reversed. These changes, combined with the ...

28 Aug 2017 at 16:00

Local News

Nominations sought for prestigious awards from Longford Adult Learning Initiatives

Longford has a strong tradition of adult and community education. Previous Longford-based shortlisted nominees for the STAR Awards include Longford Women’s Link CE ‘Friendly and Sociable’ Group which provides ...

24 Nov 2016 at 13:35

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