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...

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...

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'

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...

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...

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...

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/...

Family of missing murder victim Fiona Sinnott 'really hopeful' as garda search continues in Wexford (via @thejournal.ie) jrnl.ie/6778832

Fourth person dies following Fermanagh shooting

Fermanagh shooting suspect (42) dies in hospital

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 www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

When a mother is murdered, how can the killer remain her children’s guardian? www.irishtimes.com/podcasts/in-...

Annie McCarrick murder: Man (60s) arrested and Garda search operation under way. 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...

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...

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...

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!

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 www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...

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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📢 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_...

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...

Just like any other community, Traveller women are subjected to domestic abuse. Women's Aid is here to help. Call our National Helpline 1800341900 or talk to us through instant message at womensaid.ie. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBtq...

in 2025 we'll give: 1% of all we earn to @womensaidireland.bsky.social 1% to a bridge building program in Colombia (we've done 4 so far) 1% to staff on top salary/bonus 4 x €2,500 to local projects Over €30,000 between 3 local hospitals. We're good at what we do. Need coffee? imbibe.ie/shop/

A mother who alleged her adult son threatened on St Patrick’s night to beat up his brother and destroy her home and his grandmother’s home unless she gave him money for drugs has secured a protection order against him. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

Women’s Aid figures show that 55% of women who die violently in Ireland are killed by their intimate partners, but there also is a substantial number of women dying at the hands of their sons, something rarely talked about, writes Gareth O'Callaghan www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/colu...

Almost half of domestic abuse victims dissatisfied with Garda handling of reports, says oversight body

Blood containing DNA of woman stabbed to death found on clothing of man accused of murder, court hears jrnl.ie/6655194

"Women’s Aid is aware of the profound fear and anxiety any victim-survivor when the perpetrator is about to be released. We hope that probation & other relevant authorities are giving such consideration to risk and protection as an absolute priority." www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...

We'll be doing what we do every bank holiday weekend and increase the standard 1% of all sales we donate to @womensaidireland.bsky.social to 10% until midnight tomorrow. Any sales from midnight last Friday are included. imbibe.ie/shop/

A woman who alleged her partner “busted” her eye, made threats to kill her, “throws food out so I can’t eat”, tracks her movements and checks she has changed her underwear, has secured a temporary barring order against him. www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

"While the newly-named Eavan Boland Library was being celebrated by several other brilliant women grown grey in the long wait, horrendous details were emanating from the criminal courts." writes Justine McCarthy. www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

Ellen Coyne: Banning character references from rape trials would help tip those scales of justice closer to something that feels balanced www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...

Have you voted for Women's Aid to be a @ptsbireland.bsky.social Community partner for 2025 yet? Voting closes this Friday and we need your support! 💜 Vote vote for us here: bit.ly/3CYRDl0 #PTSBCommunity #SupportingWomen

Woman who decided to ‘play dead’ after partner allegedly kicked her in face and body gets barring order www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

Pornography: The Silent Epidemic Pornography has never been more accessible than it is in the digital age, and it is changing the way that people understand and perceive sexual relationships – particularly for young people. www.oxygen.ie/pornography-...

So this International Women’s Day gives a big hand to the astronauts, artists and athletes. But then stand in awe of the women who have had enough, the resistors & warriors, the women taking the power back and rejecting the shame, writes @jenoconnell.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

We give: 1% of all we earn to staff on top of salary/bonus 1% to @womensaidireland.bsky.social 1% to coffee origin projects .5% to local projects Over €30,000 of coffee between 3 local hospitals. We also roast coffees from internationally renowned producers. Need coffee? imbibe.ie/shop/

People experiencing domestic violence are often urged to report their abuse to police. But what if your abuser is a police officer? ‘He knows how to make sure that there is no evidence’: when your domestic violence abuser is a police officer theconversation.com/he-knows-how...

We have been shortlisted as one of the @ptsbireland.bsky.social Community partners for 2025 and we need your vote! Click here to vote for us: bit.ly/3CYRDl0 #PTSBCommunity

This Women’s Aid’s half day online training programme focuses on recognising and responding to domestic abuse. It is for anyone who in their professional capacity interacts with survivors of domestic abuse. Full information and register details here: www.womensaid.ie/get-informed...

Gardaí are investigating after a woman was fatally injured during an incident onboard a ferry which docked at Rosslare Europort

Woman dies after ‘violent incident’ on Rosslare ferry

Renewed appeal for information regarding missing woman Esra Uyrun ahead of 14 year anniversary Esra has not been seen since leaving her house in Collinstown Grove, Clondalkin on the morning of 23rd February, 2011. www.thejournal.ie/esra-uyrun-m...

A young woman with a baby got a protection order against her ex-partner whom she alleged previously tried to take the baby. He attacked her during her pregnancy, told her he would “throw acid in my face.” www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...