A woman who has worked tirelessly for the last 35 years helping victims of domestic violence has called for separate courts to fast-track cases of sexual assault and rape, as well as the introduction of mandatory sentences.

The head of the Sexual Violence Centre Cork has described a tripling in the city’s reported rape figures as a “wake-up” call.

More than half of all sexual assault and rape victims attending the Sexual Violence Centre Cork last year did not report the incident to gardaí.

There has been a 20% jump in sexual offences reported to gardaí in the southern region in the first three months of this year, figures show.

Two high-profile organisations that support victims of sexual violence have condemned Amnesty International for voting in favour of decriminalising prostitution, and one has cancelled its membership of the human rights body.

Louth 2-11 Limerick 2-13: Ian Ryan marked his first start in over a year with eight priceless points, as Limerick completed their great escape in Drogheda.

louth 3-11, Tipperary 4-16:

Allianz FL Division 3 Round 2: Louth 1-16 Clare 0-13: Yesterday’s surprise but thoroughly deserved Division Three win over Clare at Drogheda was Louth’s first in the league in two years.

Allianz FL Division 2 Round 2: Down 1-11 Roscommon 1-15: An impressive away victory in Pairc Esler on Saturday night is further proof that Roscommon will be "no pushovers" this year, according to manager John Evans.

Brosna (Kerry) 1-8 Rock St Patrick’s (Tyrone) 0-7: AIB All-Ireland Club JFC semi-final: Brosna are on the cusp of All-Ireland Club JFC glory after staging a dramatic late rally to win this semi-final replay at Duggan Park at Ballinasloe.

The chairman of the Oireachtas committee on justice has said that some serious offenders, including repeat rapists, should be electronically tagged if released from prison early.

Former lord mayor of Cork John Murray was jailed for one year yesterday for sexually assaulting a girl from when she was 13 years old, as the judge said he felt his hands were tied on the issue of sentencing.

Mary Crilly is unequivocal: she wants to see porn filters being put in place in this country, similar to what is being planned in the UK.

A man who was facing a murder charge when he took his own life in a courthouse holding cell had instructed his solicitor to draw up his will, an inquest has heard.

Louth 2-15 UCD 1-13

The mother of a teenager who was sexually abused for years by a Chinese restaurateur hopes that he will relive the destruction he caused the girl every day he spends in jail.

Danny O’Connor crowned a dream debut for Louth with the match winning goal and admitted “that’s the stuff of dreams”.

Westmeath 0-14 Louth 2-9

John Brennan blamed some rash decision-making by his players in the last five minutes and a dubious point for Louth as the reasons why Derry failed to hang on in Celtic Park.

Kildare’s push for promotion got a further boost at Drogheda yesterday, this four-point win over struggling Louth putting them in prime position for the second of the qualifying spots.

It’s three from three for Tyrone in Division 2 but this wasn’t the most convincing of performances.

Louth 0-13 Tyrone 2-13

The head of the Sexual Violence Centre in Cork Mary Crilly is calling for convicted sex offenders to be named.

THE director of the Cork Rape Crisis Centre has called on convicted sex offenders to be “named and shamed” in local communities, as fear grows in Cork about the return to the city of a known killer and attempted rapist.

THE head of the Irish Taxi Federation, John Usher, has hit out at remarks made by Cork cabby Ken Cashman in a book he published last month.

The parents of a man found dead in a holding cell have said he was broken-hearted and full of remorse after killing a GAA star.

THE number of 14-year- olds being counselled following sexual assault in Cork almost doubled between 2009 and 2010 and many of the alleged abusers were other teenagers.

Our hypersexualised society is having devastating consequences for children, with teen rape cases far more commonplace writes Claire O’Sullivan

Carlow 0-14 Louth 0-13

KEVIN CRILLY was cleared at Belfast Crown Court yesterday of murdering undercover soldier Captain Robert Nairac 33 years ago.

Kevin Crilly was cleared at Belfast Crown Court today of murdering undercover soldier Captain Robert Nairac 33 years ago.

LOUTH kept what is becoming a customary run of wins in January going by claiming the prized scalp of Kildare in Newbridge.

A man suspected of killing a British undercover soldier in the North more than 30 years ago appeared in court today.

WHAT was supposed to be a harmless graduation night joke has sparked a national debate on morals and teenage sex.

STUDENTS acting responsibly or every parent’s nightmare?

JOHN EVANS declared July 4 as Independence Day for Tipperary football after Saturday’s landmark qualifier win against Louth.

Tipperary 2-10 Louth 1-12

RUMOURS of Laois’ demise would appear to be slightly premature it seems, despite the last 20 minutes in Donnycarney yesterday when Sean Dempsey’s side almost let an 11-point lead slip through their fingers.

Laois 1-15 Louth 1-11

A man charged in connection with the IRA abduction and disappearance of undercover Army officer Captain Robert Nairac more than 30 years ago was remanded on continuing bail when he appeared in court today.

ANOTHER weekend passes and, with it, another slice of hope that someone, somewhere, sometime may actually give this Dublin team a serious test as they chase a fourth Leinster title in a row.

Dublin 1-22 Louth 0-12