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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, Women’s Aid, a leading national ...

27 Aug 2020 at 09:00

National News

New campaign launched to help spot the signs of relationship abuse

A new study has found that 81 per cent of young people said they would want to intervene if a friend was experiencing abuse, however, 16 per cent said they would find it easy to spot the signs. The survey from Women's Aid, the leading national ...

26 Nov 2021 at 14:10

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Meitheal na mBan - A fundraiser by TG4 to raise money for Women’s Aid

Meitheal na mBan is an inspirational and empowering series of online concerts led by Ireland’s top female musicians and artists as they perform directly from their own homes, in a much-needed fundraiser to support the victims of domestic ...

13 May 2020 at 16:04

National News

Aisling Murphy's death recalled as family of murdered Brazilian woman raise almost €50,000 to repatriate her body

The family of a woman found dead in Cork city are on track to raise €50,000 to assist in the repatriation of her body to her home in Brazil. Bruna Fonseca, 28, was killed on New Year’s Day, just months after she moved to Ireland. The ...

04 Jan 2023 at 12:43

National News

'Much needed reform' - National Women's Council calls on Government to deliver systematic change

The National Women's Council (NWC) has called on the Government to deliver 'much-needed' reform through the Women's Health Action Plan to ensure marginalised women receive 'timely and adequate healthcare'. The NWC published a report ...

30 Nov 2021 at 11:20

National News

Concerning rise in cost-of-living crisis-related calls to Women’s Aid

Women’s Aid, a national frontline support service for women affected by domestic abuse, has said that Christmas 'offers no respite' for women using their services. The group said that many women spend the festive season walking on ...

20 Dec 2022 at 15:48

Arts & Entertainment

Love Island challenge sparks thousands of complaints after female islander left in tears

Love Island has prompted 1,509 complaints to Ofcom in the aftermath of its Snog, Marry, Pie challenge. The task saw the islanders reveal who they would kiss, marry or hit in the face with a cream pie. Dancer and model Tasha ...

27 Jul 2022 at 17:02

National News

Violence and abuse a ‘fact of life' for women due to rise of right wing young men

New research into attitudes, influence, and well-being among Irish men shows that 2 in 5 men hold ‘traditionalist’ views. This includes agreeing or being unsure on statements such as “men who don’t dominate in ...

21 Nov 2024 at 07:10

Arts & Entertainment

Tributes paid to ‘Queen Of Rock And Soul’ Tina Turner

The Rolling Stones’ Sir Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood have led tributes to “inspiring, warm, funny and generous” Tina Turner following her death aged 83. Multiple Grammy-award winner Turner, famous for hits ...

25 May 2023 at 10:53

Local News

'Misogyny and controlling behaviour' - Love Island in talks with Women's Aid following concern from viewers

Women’s Aid has confirmed it is in talks with ITV after viewers of Love Island expressed concern over “misogyny and controlling behaviour” demonstrated by some of the show’s male contestants. The hit ...

19 Jul 2022 at 22:30

Arts & Entertainment

Controversial former Love Island star to return to villa

Adam Collard counts among Love Island’s most divisive and headline-making contestants. The Newcastle-raised former personal trainer earned a reputation as a heartbreaker during his time on the show ...

11 Jul 2022 at 16:10

National News

Over €14,500 raised for Women’s Aid after murder of Ashling Murphy

More than €14,500 has been raised for Women’s Aid four weeks after Irish teacher Ashling Murphy was murdered. In the month after the schoolteacher’s death, dozens of campaigns were set up in her ...

14 Feb 2022 at 13:36

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