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<p>Labour TD Marie Sherlock said it is 'shocking' that there is only one garda domestic abuse co-ordination team outside of the Dublin region — in Dundalk. File picture: Stephen Collins/ Collins Photos</p>

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Two thirds of garda divisions yet to set up teams to support domestic abuse victims

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said there is a protective services unit in each garda division, along with domestic abuse liaison sergeants and gardaí 'in each division who co-ordinate engagement with victims of domestic abuse'

<p>The University College Cork (UCC) study said the women surveyed have used, or are currently using, residential or community services run by Tabor Group in Cork. They also came from a diverse background and that many had completed third-level college and had professional jobs. File picture</p>

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80% of women in Cork addiction services also have mental health conditions, study finds

<p>Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O'Neill outside Belfast's Parliament Buildings in January 2023 with Natalie McNally's brothers (left to right) Declan, Niall and Brendan during a vigil for women who have died in violent circumstances. File picture</p>

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Emma deSouza: Too many women in Northern Ireland are dying at the hands of men

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Cork man sent message to ex-partner saying 'I will chop you up', court told

Pilot project to boost domestic and sexual violence supports for migrant women

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Pilot project to boost domestic and sexual violence supports for migrant women

Specialist unit created to investigate domestic and sexual abuse complaints against gardaí

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Specialist unit created to investigate domestic and sexual abuse complaints against gardaí

Cork man who left woman bleeding after 'vicious and prolonged assault' jailed

Cork man who left woman bleeding after 'vicious and prolonged assault' jailed

The court heard the woman was 'kicked repeatedly into the legs and ribs, pulled by the ears causing the left ear to bleed, her head being ‘whacked’ off a door panel'

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

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'It is effectively silencing women': Calls to reform in-camera rule in family law

A family law reporting project is underway in family courts across the country in a bid to improve transparency of the system

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

West Cork Beacon sees surge in women tracked by partners using hidden devices

West Cork Beacon sees surge in women tracked by partners using hidden devices

Cork refuge reports 15 tracking cases in a year as tech-enabled stalking becomes increasingly common

Sat, 28 Feb, 2026

Domestic abuse: Significant inconsistencies in garda responses to domestic violence

Domestic abuse: Significant inconsistencies in garda responses to domestic violence

Advocates are working to improve garda interaction with victims of violence, and reduce delays in getting justice, writes Ann Murphy

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

'You won’t be able to recognise your face': Cork man threatened to throw acid over ex-partner

'You won’t be able to recognise your face': Cork man threatened to throw acid over ex-partner

The woman spoke up for the accused saying she was keen for him to continue to have access to their children even though they are no longer in a relationship

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Every abuse story has the same dynamic — power vs vulnerability

Every abuse story has the same dynamic — power vs vulnerability

While we talk about Epstein and the powerful men in his orbit it's easy to forget this abuse is happening all over society, all the time, writes Niamh Ní Dhomhnaill

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

22,250 people checked whether relationship was abusive, says Women's Aid

22,250 people checked whether relationship was abusive, says Women's Aid

The organisation’s Day 'Too Into You' campaign is aimed at helping young people recognise the difference between healthy relationships and intimate partner abuse

Thu, 12 Feb, 2026

Judicial system 'weaponised' against woman domestically abused by garda husband

Judicial system 'weaponised' against woman domestically abused by garda husband

Margaret Loftus has called for TDs to make changes to the legal system

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

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Housing crisis leaves women trapped between homelessness or staying with abuser

The National Women’s Council said women in domestic violence situations are faced with having to move 'from one emergency accommodation centre or refuge to another'

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Cork woman accused of threatening to kill her husband and child with kitchen knife gets bail

Cork woman accused of threatening to kill her husband and child with kitchen knife gets bail

The woman plans to stay at an address outside County Cork while on bail

Tue, 03 Feb, 2026

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Social media use 'an increasing concern' for parents, says helpline

Parentline said calls referencing anger and aggression continue to dominate their helplines

Tue, 27 Jan, 2026

'I love him to bits,' says woman of husband accused of 'savage and unprovoked attack' against her

'I love him to bits,' says woman of husband accused of 'savage and unprovoked attack' against her

The woman said she wants 'to have him home', despite the attack in front of their two young children at the family home

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

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Limerick survivors call on counselling notes to be fully withdrawn from gender-based violence trials

Among the protestors on Mallow St was abuse survivor Caitríona Hickey who said the defence request to see her counselling notes 'added another layer of trauma'

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Mick Clifford: Why did Margaret Loftus wait 13 years for justice after a brutal assault?

Mick Clifford: Why did Margaret Loftus wait 13 years for justice after a brutal assault?

Margaret Loftus’s 13-year struggle exposes how institutional delay compounds the trauma of domestic violence victims

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

S Margaret Loftus: Domestic abuse survivor’s ordeal inside An Garda Síochána exposed

Margaret Loftus, a former garda, details her harrowing experience of domestic abuse and institutional betrayal within An Garda Síochána

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

Gardaí investigating suspected murder-suicide to ask HSE service about father's state of mind

Gardaí investigating suspected murder-suicide to ask HSE service about father's state of mind

Gardaí are examining contact with mental health services and Tusla as part of a wide-ranging investigation into the child’s death

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

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'Good father with an alcohol problem' accused of 'throwing baby across room'

The man, in his 30s, is also said to have 'slammed' his partner's head into a wall

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Cork and Waterford on itinerary of book tour highlighting abusive relationships

Cork and Waterford on itinerary of book tour highlighting abusive relationships

Ennis-based national charity is finalising venues for all-Ireland tour of 'Five books that could save your life' focused on the prevention of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Daughters of man killed by abusive partner want 'outdated' laws changed

Daughters of man killed by abusive partner want 'outdated' laws changed

James Ryan's daughter, Karen Ryan, said because Olesja Hertova pleaded guilty, the history of her abusive behaviour was not admissible in court

Sun, 30 Nov, 2025

Women and children trapped between domestic violence and homelessness, report finds

Women and children trapped between domestic violence and homelessness, report finds

Surviors have to choose to stay with abuser or navigate the housing crisis, says National Women’s Council

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Men’s Aid received more than 2,000 new contacts last year

Men’s Aid received more than 2,000 new contacts last year

Heartbroken daughter will speak today about the abuse her father suffered from his partner before he was killed

Wed, 19 Nov, 2025

Husband was choking his wife until child shouted for him to stop, Cork court told

Husband was choking his wife until child shouted for him to stop, Cork court told

The court heard that the woman feared for her life

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Man pleads guilty in Cork court to coercive control and assaulting partner

Man pleads guilty in Cork court to coercive control and assaulting partner

Man assaulting woman by pulling her hair and punching her in the mouth

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Jennie's law puts onus on abused to act

Jennie's law puts onus on abused to act

Jennie's Law is a triumph for the Poole family and campaigners and the public nature of it is unheard of for 'behind closed doors' Ireland. But it needs to go further to work, writes Mary-Louise Lynch

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

Sarah Harte: Families of murdered women know how the system has let them down — listen to them

Sarah Harte: Families of murdered women know how the system has let them down — listen to them

A ‘5 Books That Could Save Your Life’ event highlighted how the voices of survivors and families of victims killed by their partners must be at the centre of our response to domestic abuse and coercive control if we are to prevent more domestic homicides

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

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Joining the dots between alcohol and domestic violence

Another Budget has passed in which the links between alcohol and domestic violence are not accounted for, and the alcohol industry has not been made to pay for the damage its product causes, write Rachel Fayne, Michelle Walsh and Sheila Gilheany

Thu, 23 Oct, 2025

Jennie’s Law: Domestic abusers will now be named publicly with their victim's consent

Jennie’s Law: Domestic abusers will now be named publicly with their victim's consent

Minister commends the family of murdered Dubliner Jennifer Poole as he brings new domestic abuse law to Cabinet

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Cork man allegedly breached domestic violence order after sending woman 17 voicemails

Cork man allegedly breached domestic violence order after sending woman 17 voicemails

Man is accused of making threat to send people 'to kick the living shit' out of woman

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Disused Cork convent to become refuge for victims of domestic violence

Disused Cork convent to become refuge for victims of domestic violence

Proposed development to include construction of two four-storey residential blocks, which will comprise eight three-bedroom apartments, 16 two-bedroom apartments, and eight one-bedroom apartments

Fri, 03 Oct, 2025

Migration and staffing among issues hampering Tusla’s work, PAC to hear

Migration and staffing among issues hampering Tusla’s work, PAC to hear

Tusla has been under increased fire in recent months over alleged gaps in its engagement with the families of vulnerable children such as Daniel Aruebose

Wed, 01 Oct, 2025

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Homeless Cork woman allegedly sexually abused by father told she can live with parents

The woman, who is now aged in her 40s, was told she did not qualify for emergency accommodation

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

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Number of domestic violence victims in Cork unable to secure emergency shelter without proof

West Cork Beacon, a service for victims of domestic and sexual violence, says that four such cases have come to their service within the past year

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Justice minister welcomes rise in number of domestic violence incidents reported to gardaí

Justice minister welcomes rise in number of domestic violence incidents reported to gardaí

The 'Always Here' awareness campaign contains an interactive map where people can find local services in their county

Mon, 29 Sep, 2025

Technology has supercharged backlash against women's equality

Technology has supercharged backlash against women's equality

The widespread exposure of young children to violent pornography means many young people have no idea what a normal healthy relationship looks like

Wed, 24 Sep, 2025

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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

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

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We must tackle racism in support services for domestic violence

People from minority backgrounds have experienced racist language from support services, gardaí, and managers and residents of State accommodation

Tue, 16 Sep, 2025

Depression, alcohol and domestic violence abuse stock

Domestic violence incidents reported to gardaí up 162% in eight years

The figures 'demand urgent action', says Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

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Vulnerable people in the North or near the Border warned of phone alert test

People such as victims of human trafficking or domestic abuse who have 'secret' phones are being warned to silence their phone ahead of Sunday's UK-wide alert test

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

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Knife attacks most likely to occur at home, new Garda data shows

Figures show most murders and manslaughters using a knife occur in residential locations rather than on the streets

Fri, 29 Aug, 2025

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Hair and beauty staff trained to spot signs of domestic abuse under new initiative

New initiative will equip hair and beauty professionals with training and resources to recognise abuse, offer support, and guide clients to services

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025

Commissioner lauches new report on transforming An Garda Siochana 2018-2024

Sarah Harte: Are we living in the age of rage?

We are at a clear societal turning point, when collectively at a familial, community, and national level, we have to fight back against misogyny, social media, the degradation of public discourse and porn, writes Sarah Harte

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Commissioner lauches new report on transforming An Garda Siochana 2018-2024

Extreme online pornography 'fuelling gender violence', says Garda boss

Garda boss says tech firms are making "billions" from "corrupting" young men

Thu, 31 Jul, 2025

Sarah Harte: Domestic killings rooted in male control and entitlement, not mental illness

Sarah Harte: Domestic killings rooted in male control and entitlement, not mental illness

Recent tragedies expose a violent continuum of misogyny in Ireland — from verbal abuse to fatal domestic control and coercion

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025

'Nobody should have to stay silent': Garda urges those facing domestic violence to come forward

'Nobody should have to stay silent': Garda urges those facing domestic violence to come forward

After the conviction of Olesja Hertova for killing James Ryan, gardaí urge domestic abuse victims — including men — to seek help and speak out

Wed, 16 Jul, 2025