#Violence against women

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We spent a night on the streets with a homeless support group — here's what happened
We spent a night on the streets with a homeless support group — here's what happened
Volunteers from homeless support group A Lending Hand visit Dublin's streets every Friday night, with trolleys of food, drinks, clothes, and sleeping bags. It's a rare relief for people whose lives have been shaped by years of trauma and addiction, writes Alison O’Reilly

Sun, 08 Nov, 2026

Big Brother Eviction Night
Gaby Hinsliff: Russell Brand’s conviction is a victory for every woman told her ‘no’ did not matter
The conviction raises questions about consent, workplace harassment and the media industry that repeatedly indulged Brand’s behaviour

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026

Defence Forces Tribunal: Sailor suspected of performing sex act on underwear of recruits also suspected of watching a child bathe
Defence Forces Tribunal: Sailor suspected of performing sex act on underwear of recruits also suspected of watching a child bathe
The tribunal heard of previous incidents involving one suspect and questioned whether interim security measures should have been introduced for the recruits

Fri, 06 Nov, 2026

Russell Brand court case
'You f***** it': Russell Brand’s lawyer in tirade at journalist after star’s guilty verdict
Disgraced conspiracy theorist argued he had suffered more prejudice than the likes of serial killer Rose West and hate preacher Abu Hamza

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Russell Brand court case
Russell Brand: A chaotic rise to fame mired in as much scandal as downfall
From his early television success and high-profile marriage to a series of controversies, Brand’s career was repeatedly dogged by scandal

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

Russell Brand court case
Russell Brand faces prison after being found guilty of rape and sexual assaults
Six women gave evidence during the trial, which heard allegations spanning a decade of Brand’s career in television, radio and film

Thu, 05 Nov, 2026

DRCC consent ad shows it's a huge risk to tell the State something it doesn't want to hear
DRCC consent ad shows it's a huge risk to tell the State something it doesn't want to hear
The justice minister's assertion that Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's WeConsent campaign 'didn't reflect the views of Government' went almost unnoticed in the storm 

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Women of Honour challenge restrictions on access to Defence Forces Tribunal evidence
Women of Honour challenge restrictions on access to Defence Forces Tribunal evidence
The group says current restrictions could undermine transparency as it seeks to highlight systemic and institutional failures within the Defence Forces

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026

'Women are absolutely terrified': Homelessness group highlights violence against women
'Women are absolutely terrified': Homelessness group highlights violence against women
Keira Gill, who runs A Lending Hand, shared photos of a woman who was injured on the streets

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Russell Brand court case
From sex ‘obsession’ to losing friends, key takeaways from Russell Brand’s testimony at trial
Comedian told jurors he now believed it was wrong to have used his fame for sex and said his life had been consumed by the allegations

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

A young woman protects herself by exposing her hand in front of her
Sexual violence affects 26% of adults in Ireland, with most perpetrators being male
ESRI and Cuan research finds women, younger adults and bisexual people report higher rates, while most perpetrators are known to victims

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

Man, aged 69, to be tried in Cork on 30 sexual assault allegations from two women
Man, aged 69, to be tried in Cork on 30 sexual assault allegations from two women
The charges relate to a 10-year period between 1971 and 1981

Wed, 28 Oct, 2026

Woman found dead in Dublin posted photo of herself with facial injuries hours earlier
Woman found dead in Dublin posted photo of herself with facial injuries hours earlier
A man known to Loredana Morosanu was arrested at around 11am on Monday after the woman was found dead in Dublin.

Tue, 27 Oct, 2026

Woman accuses Cork man of squeezing her neck until she lost consciousness
Woman accuses Cork man of squeezing her neck until she lost consciousness
The defendant was also charged with assaulting a child on another occasion

Thu, 22 Oct, 2026

Garda stock
Woman seriously assaulted in Louth
Incident happened early on Wednesday

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Female TDs haven't gone quiet — they're being drowned out
Female TDs haven't gone quiet — they're being drowned out
Ten years of Dáil questions show women still raise the issues that attract the most abuse, but their share of the record is shrinking 

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Saturday Night Live - Season 52
Suzanne Harrington: Listen to the ‘comedian’ about gym gear, ladies
You’d assume that casually calling women whores in 2026 does not fly. You’d be wrong.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

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Report shows rise in violence towards women working in prostitution
A total of 1,242 individuals engaged with Ruhama

Mon, 19 Oct, 2026

Key provisions of Valerie’s Law yet to be enacted by Government
Key provisions of Valerie’s Law yet to be enacted by Government
Under the law, guardianship rights will be removed from those convicted of the murder or manslaughter of their partners, or the other parent of their child

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Donaldson and Gibney sentences show passage of time does not put sex offenders beyond justice, says DRCC
Donaldson and Gibney sentences show passage of time does not put sex offenders beyond justice, says DRCC
Rachel Morrogh says the cases highlight the lasting harm of abuse and send a message of hope to survivors considering coming forward

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

Man with clenched fist walks towards woman
Esther McCarthy: Avoiding a sex assault — a guide for men
I’ve seen lots of brilliant stuff on social media on how to avoid sexual assault, Maybe we should have a set of rules for the lads.

Sun, 11 Oct, 2026

Colin Sheridan: Why America’s politics keeps forcing us to confront power and accountability
Colin Sheridan: Why America’s politics keeps forcing us to confront power and accountability
From military rhetoric and civilian deaths to political smears, Colin Sheridan examines power, accountability and Ireland’s response

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026

Cornell University Cancels Friday Classes After Student Federally Charged With Making Antisemitic Threats
Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell
New York attorney general brought in by governor after recent questions raised over university’s 2024 investigation

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Cornell University Cancels Friday Classes After Student Federally Charged With Making Antisemitic Threats
Jennifer Horgan: The mob are quick to condemn violence — unless it is gender-based
I am desperate, truly desperate, to hear men raging about violence against women, the same way they raged against the Irish team for not doing enough last weekend

Fri, 02 Oct, 2026

Cornell University Sexual Assault Case Reopened
Cornell gang rape allegations prompt renewed calls to change New York sexual assault law
Prosecutors have reopened the case as lawmakers seek changes to rules governing consent and intoxication in sexual assault cases

Thu, 01 Oct, 2026

'Generational backslide' in attitudes towards women and sexual violence
'Generational backslide' in attitudes towards women and sexual violence
Survey highlights how online 'manosphere' has permeated Irish society

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Cornell University Cancels Friday Classes After Student Federally Charged With Making Antisemitic Threats
New texts emerge in alleged Cornell gang-rape case as criminal investigation reopens
Messages reportedly exchanged after the alleged assault have emerged as prosecutors review the circumstances surrounding the 2024 Cornell case

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

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Over a third of young men say a rape should not be believed without a conviction
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's has published its second annual national study of attitudes towards, and experiences of, rape and sexual violence

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Cornell University Cancels Friday Classes After Student Federally Charged With Making Antisemitic Threats
Investigation of alleged gang-rape at Cornell University fraternity house reopened
Outrage over treatment of alleged offenders, members of Chi Phi fraternity, has grown since lawsuit was made public

Tue, 29 Sep, 2026

Cork Sexual Violence Centre appoints new chief as Crilly retires after 43 years
Cork Sexual Violence Centre appoints new chief as Crilly retires after 43 years
After founding the charity as the Cork Rape Crisis Centre in 1983, Mary Crilly is hoping to campaign for legislation  to tackle the crime of spiking, describing it as 'the standout crime at the moment'

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Fixed dates for rape and sexual violence trials 'would give certainty to survivors'
Fixed dates for rape and sexual violence trials 'would give certainty to survivors'
It follows changes recently announced in Britain aimed at making the court system more approachable for victims of rape and sexually violent crimes

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026

‘Always smiling, always warm’: Kilkenny mother Annemarie O’Reilly remembered at funeral
‘Always smiling, always warm’: Kilkenny mother Annemarie O’Reilly remembered at funeral
Family and friends gathered in Kilkenny to remember the 30-year-old mother-of-three who was murdered in Melbourne last month

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026

Ryanair AGM
S Fergus Finlay: Michael O'Leary would prefer to be part of the problem, not the solution
The Ryanair CEO compared some of Ryanair’s price competitors to rapists. Rachel Morrogh, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre, called him out and told him his language had trivialised the crime of rape. His reaction shows he decided he’d rather be part of the problem

Tue, 15 Sep, 2026

Sad Young Woman Sitting on the Floor In the Hallway of Her Appartment, Covering Face with Hands. Atmosphere of Depression, Troub
CSO figures show sharp rise in women's 'fear of violence' in recent years
Former garda sergeant Graham Kavanagh urged a rethink on urban environments to include issues like visibility, lighting, accessibility and possible entrapment areas

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Fine Gael think-in
Michael O’Leary calling rival airlines 'rapists' results in 'free advertising' for Ryanair - Harris
However, speaking to reporters at the start of the two-day Fine Gael think-in, Mr Harris did not say whether he believed he should apologise for the remarks

Thu, 10 Sep, 2026

Man charged with sexual assault of Cork woman as she walked home from bus stop
Man charged with sexual assault of Cork woman as she walked home from bus stop
The accused was remanded in custody with consent to bail on terms set by the judge

Wed, 09 Sep, 2026

Supports urged for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence
Supports urged for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence
Survivors call for action to tackle failures in justice and policing systems

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Inclusion, diversity and equality concept. Lgbtq abstract letters on wooden cubes over pink background.
Women and young adults increasingly feel disadvantaged as confidence in equality falls
IHREC research shows strong support for equality remains, but growing numbers question whether rights are being realised in everyday life

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Murder-suicide: Husband of Brazilian woman killed in Limerick found dead in Cork
Brazilian murder victim was still living with husband due to lack of accommodation options
She had broken off her relationship with Judismar Wesley Batista months earlier

Tue, 25 Aug, 2026

Vigil held in Limerick for two women found dead in recent days
Vigil held in Limerick for two women found dead in recent days
A vigil held by Rosa Limerick saw candles and notes being gently placed at Bedford Row, as a crowd gathered to pay tribute to Jady Cristine Pereira Rosa, and Tipperary woman Annmarie O'Reilly, who was found dead in Australia

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre to look at male attitudes to masculinity
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre to look at male attitudes to masculinity
'Understanding how masculine norms and attitudes are formed and expressed is central to effective violence prevention'

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Blurred silhouette of a woman in emotional distress .
Sex offences survivors are being asked to share their experience of criminal trials
'Lived Realities: Victim-Survivors’ Experiences of Irish Sexual Offence Trials' is expected to help shape legal reforms in the area.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Prisoner
Research project to examine trauma of justice system for sexual violence survivors
Survivors still experience the criminal justice process as deeply traumatising

Mon, 24 Aug, 2026

Burglar Breaking Into House
Burglary rates tumble in Ireland — but assault and sexual violence on the increase
Between 2014 and 2024, there was a 36% decrease in burglaries across the EU, with the rate in Ireland falling 66%

Sun, 16 Aug, 2026

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