Women's Aid Ireland
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Leading national organisation, working to prevent and address the impact of domestic violence and abuse. 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800341900 www.womensaid.ie. RCN: 20012045
The housing crisis is fuelling violence against women, and the link between the two can no longer be ignored, a major conference will hear today.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
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Housing crisis fuelling violence against women, conference to hear
A conference will hear how the housing crisis is trapping women in abusive relationships and fuelling gender-based violence
www.irishexaminer.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:33 AM
The housing crisis is fuelling violence against women, and the link between the two can no longer be ignored, a major conference will hear today.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Woman alleges punching and spitting part of escalating abuse by husband of two decades.
Woman alleges punching and spitting part of escalating abuse by husband of two decades
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Woman alleges punching and spitting part of escalating abuse by husband of two decades
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Woman alleges punching and spitting part of escalating abuse by husband of two decades
Judge grants woman order barring spouse from their home
www.irishtimes.com
September 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Woman alleges punching and spitting part of escalating abuse by husband of two decades.
Woman alleges punching and spitting part of escalating abuse by husband of two decades
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Woman alleges punching and spitting part of escalating abuse by husband of two decades
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Garda charged with sexual assault and coercive control against his former partner www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Garda charged with sexual assault and coercive control against his former partner
Charges span 2019 to 2021 and officer has been formally suspended from duty
www.irishtimes.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Garda charged with sexual assault and coercive control against his former partner www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
Join Women’s Aid at #ECDV2025 for a vital conversation on making domestic violence a workplace issue.
🗓️ Thursday, September 4th
⏰ 11:20–12:40
📍 Symposium 40 | Room H2
CEO, Sarah Benson & Project Lead Trainer, Hannah Wayte will facilitate the seminar ‘Making Domestic Violence a Workplace Issue'
🗓️ Thursday, September 4th
⏰ 11:20–12:40
📍 Symposium 40 | Room H2
CEO, Sarah Benson & Project Lead Trainer, Hannah Wayte will facilitate the seminar ‘Making Domestic Violence a Workplace Issue'
September 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Join Women’s Aid at #ECDV2025 for a vital conversation on making domestic violence a workplace issue.
🗓️ Thursday, September 4th
⏰ 11:20–12:40
📍 Symposium 40 | Room H2
CEO, Sarah Benson & Project Lead Trainer, Hannah Wayte will facilitate the seminar ‘Making Domestic Violence a Workplace Issue'
🗓️ Thursday, September 4th
⏰ 11:20–12:40
📍 Symposium 40 | Room H2
CEO, Sarah Benson & Project Lead Trainer, Hannah Wayte will facilitate the seminar ‘Making Domestic Violence a Workplace Issue'
Last year, 136 women were killed by partners or ex-partners in France, up more than 44% on 2023.
“For my daughter it’s too late, but women are still being killed. I cannot sit back with my arms crossed and do nothing.”
#femicide
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
“For my daughter it’s too late, but women are still being killed. I cannot sit back with my arms crossed and do nothing.”
#femicide
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Family of French woman killed by ex-partner to go to court to find out why she was not protected
Family submitted a case last year accusing police, social services and courts of ‘serious failings’ but had no response
www.theguardian.com
August 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Last year, 136 women were killed by partners or ex-partners in France, up more than 44% on 2023.
“For my daughter it’s too late, but women are still being killed. I cannot sit back with my arms crossed and do nothing.”
#femicide
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
“For my daughter it’s too late, but women are still being killed. I cannot sit back with my arms crossed and do nothing.”
#femicide
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
The number of pregnant women attending the National Maternity Hospital who are experiencing domestic violence has jumped by almost 60% over the last three years, writes Cormac O'Keeffe in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Surge in number of pregnant women suffering domestic violence
One in six pregnant women affected become homeless as a direct result of domestic violence
www.irishexaminer.com
August 26, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The number of pregnant women attending the National Maternity Hospital who are experiencing domestic violence has jumped by almost 60% over the last three years, writes Cormac O'Keeffe in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
Man has ex’s car smashed up with hatchet, family court hears
Protection order granted against man also accused of putting tracking devices on car.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Protection order granted against man also accused of putting tracking devices on car.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Man has ex’s car smashed up with hatchet, family court hears
Protection order granted against man also accused of putting tracking devices on car
www.irishtimes.com
August 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Man has ex’s car smashed up with hatchet, family court hears
Protection order granted against man also accused of putting tracking devices on car.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Protection order granted against man also accused of putting tracking devices on car.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Nikita.
A name that the women of Ireland will forever associate with strength, courage and determination.
To all survivors of male intimidation, violence and abuse against women, please know that we stand with you and are here to support you.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
A name that the women of Ireland will forever associate with strength, courage and determination.
To all survivors of male intimidation, violence and abuse against women, please know that we stand with you and are here to support you.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
July 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Nikita.
A name that the women of Ireland will forever associate with strength, courage and determination.
To all survivors of male intimidation, violence and abuse against women, please know that we stand with you and are here to support you.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
A name that the women of Ireland will forever associate with strength, courage and determination.
To all survivors of male intimidation, violence and abuse against women, please know that we stand with you and are here to support you.
www.rte.ie/news/courts/...
Family of missing murder victim Fiona Sinnott 'really hopeful' as garda search continues in Wexford (via @thejournal.ie) jrnl.ie/6778832
Family of missing murder victim Fiona Sinnott 'really hopeful' as garda search continues in Wexford
Fiona Sinnott was last seen in Broadway, Co Wexford on 8 February 1998.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Family of missing murder victim Fiona Sinnott 'really hopeful' as garda search continues in Wexford (via @thejournal.ie) jrnl.ie/6778832
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Fourth person dies following Fermanagh shooting
Fourth person dies following Fermanagh shooting
PSNI confirms deceased is Ian Rutledge (43)
www.irishtimes.com
July 28, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Fourth person dies following Fermanagh shooting
Reposted by Women's Aid Ireland
Fermanagh shooting suspect (42) dies in hospital
Fermanagh shooting suspect (42) dies in hospital
The only suspect in the murder investigation into the fatal shootings of a mother and her two children in Co Fermanagh has died.
www.independent.ie
July 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Fermanagh shooting suspect (42) dies in hospital
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Fermanagh shooting: Vigil remembers ‘devoted mother’ Vanessa Whyte and her ‘gifted’ children
Fermanagh shooting: Vigil remembers ‘devoted mother’ Vanessa Whyte and her ‘gifted’ children
James (14) and Sara (13) described as ‘much-valued’ pupils as book of condolence opens in local school
www.irishtimes.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Fermanagh shooting: Vigil remembers ‘devoted mother’ Vanessa Whyte and her ‘gifted’ children
Woman went without food for days as husband refuses to give money for essentials, court told
Protection order granted to woman who has a disability
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Protection order granted to woman who has a disability
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Woman went without food for days as husband refuses to give money for essentials, court told
Protection order granted to woman who has a disability
www.irishtimes.com
June 16, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Woman went without food for days as husband refuses to give money for essentials, court told
Protection order granted to woman who has a disability
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Protection order granted to woman who has a disability
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
When a mother is murdered, how can the killer remain her children’s guardian?
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When a mother is murdered, how can the killer remain her children’s guardian?
In the News podcast: Valerie’s law, named after Valerie French Kilroy would change guardianship legislation
www.irishtimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
When a mother is murdered, how can the killer remain her children’s guardian?
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Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under way.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
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Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under way
Gardaí are conducting a search operation at a residence in Clondalkin, Co Dublin
www.irishtimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under way.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...
South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of #femicide. Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women
www.theguardian.com
June 13, 2025 at 6:16 AM
South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of #femicide. Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Children are being re-traumatised as abusers weaponise the courts system & the contested idea of 'parental alienation' is giving abusers cover as court officials are not trained in domestic abuse, writes Women's Aid CEO Sarah Benson in the @irishexaminer
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Children are being re-traumatised as abusers weaponise the courts system
The contested idea of 'parental alienation' is giving abusers cover as court officials are not trained in domestic abuse
www.irishexaminer.com
June 9, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Children are being re-traumatised as abusers weaponise the courts system & the contested idea of 'parental alienation' is giving abusers cover as court officials are not trained in domestic abuse, writes Women's Aid CEO Sarah Benson in the @irishexaminer
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Jacqueline Connolly, whose sister and three nephews were murdered by Alan Hawe, has written to the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, asking for a review into the garda investigation to be published.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
'Release garda findings to aid domestic violence services', Clodagh Hawe's sister tells commissioner
Jacqueline Connolly says publishing the review into the Hawe family murders could help identify warning signs and save lives
www.irishexaminer.com
June 7, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Jacqueline Connolly, whose sister and three nephews were murdered by Alan Hawe, has written to the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, asking for a review into the garda investigation to be published.
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...
A massive thank you so much to all our wonderful supporters who took on the Women’s Mini Marathon for Women’s Aid 💜💜💜
You didn’t just run for your medal, you ran to help support women and children across Ireland who are subjected to domestic abuse. You are all amazing!
You didn’t just run for your medal, you ran to help support women and children across Ireland who are subjected to domestic abuse. You are all amazing!
June 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A massive thank you so much to all our wonderful supporters who took on the Women’s Mini Marathon for Women’s Aid 💜💜💜
You didn’t just run for your medal, you ran to help support women and children across Ireland who are subjected to domestic abuse. You are all amazing!
You didn’t just run for your medal, you ran to help support women and children across Ireland who are subjected to domestic abuse. You are all amazing!
Man previously jailed for coercive control is returned to prison for continued abuse of former partner www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
Man previously jailed for coercive control is returned to prison for continued abuse of former partner
One of the first men in Ireland convicted of coercive control has been returned to prison after abusing his former partner again after his release.
www.independent.ie
May 30, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Man previously jailed for coercive control is returned to prison for continued abuse of former partner www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
‘Alan Hawe was a wolf in sheep’s clothing who fooled us all’: Clodagh Hawe’s sister on her fight for the truth
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‘Alan Hawe was a wolf in sheep’s clothing who fooled us all’: Clodagh Hawe’s sister on her fight for the truth
In her memoir, Deadly Silence, Jacqueline Connolly traces the unimaginable tragedies in her life, the coercive control her sister suffered and her fight to make the murders of her loved ones count for...
www.irishtimes.com
May 10, 2025 at 9:04 AM
‘Alan Hawe was a wolf in sheep’s clothing who fooled us all’: Clodagh Hawe’s sister on her fight for the truth
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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It’s a Bank Holiday weekend so we’ll do as we always do at such times and increase the 1% of all revenue we give @womensaidireland.bsky.social to 10% until midnight Monday. imbibe.ie/shop/
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May 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s a Bank Holiday weekend so we’ll do as we always do at such times and increase the 1% of all revenue we give @womensaidireland.bsky.social to 10% until midnight Monday. imbibe.ie/shop/
Closes this Friday.
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📢 Have your say on Child Maintenance!
The Department of Justice has launched a public survey to help create new voluntary guidelines for how child maintenance payments should be made.
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The Department of Justice has launched a public survey to help create new voluntary guidelines for how child maintenance payments should be made.
More details and the survey are here: justiceiresurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Closes this Friday.
Have your say 👇
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📢 Have your say on Child Maintenance!
The Department of Justice has launched a public survey to help create new voluntary guidelines for how child maintenance payments should be made.
More details and the survey are here: justiceiresurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Department of Justice has launched a public survey to help create new voluntary guidelines for how child maintenance payments should be made.
More details and the survey are here: justiceiresurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
April 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
📢 Have your say on Child Maintenance!
The Department of Justice has launched a public survey to help create new voluntary guidelines for how child maintenance payments should be made.
More details and the survey are here: justiceiresurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
The Department of Justice has launched a public survey to help create new voluntary guidelines for how child maintenance payments should be made.
More details and the survey are here: justiceiresurveys.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Invaluable, if shocking, snapshot of the daily reality of domestic abuse in the Family Law courts by
Mary Carolan @irishtimes.com
Woman who claims her two-year-old child was trafficked to Hungary gets protection order against partner.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Mary Carolan @irishtimes.com
Woman who claims her two-year-old child was trafficked to Hungary gets protection order against partner.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Woman who claims her two-year-old child was trafficked to Hungary gets protection order against partner
Woman tells judge she is ‘in hiding’ from other woman ‘who keeps saying she owns me’
www.irishtimes.com
April 6, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Invaluable, if shocking, snapshot of the daily reality of domestic abuse in the Family Law courts by
Mary Carolan @irishtimes.com
Woman who claims her two-year-old child was trafficked to Hungary gets protection order against partner.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...
Mary Carolan @irishtimes.com
Woman who claims her two-year-old child was trafficked to Hungary gets protection order against partner.
www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...