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<p>Nikita Hand reads a statement outside the High Court after Conor McGregor was been found liable in a High Court civil case for the sexual assault of Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.</p>

S Fergus Finlay: Courageous Nikita Hand went into court as a victim but came out as a hero

Why is abuse tolerated? Why must we rely on the courage of brave and often alone women to speak out?

Tue, 26 Nov, 2024

<p>Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw</p>

Vera Pauw's experience shows barriers to disclosing sexual violence are 'still huge'

Women's football coach claimed in a statement on social media that she was raped by 'a prominent football official' as a young player

Sat, 02 Jul, 2022

<p> From left: Anthony Hickey Matin Zolfaghari, and Fabio Vicente were convicted of rape and jailed. File picture: Irishphotodesk.ie</p>

'They knew I had said no': Woman raped by three men said she had not consented but 'they did not care'

Victim says women have been made to feel 'like we're the problem' but the real problem is the predators who 'think they can take advantage of vulnerable women'

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

<p>A decision by An Bord Pleanála this week illustrates one aspect of the housing challenge in Ireland. Plans for 1,300 apartments in Cork's docklands are now on hold indefinitely. </p>

Irish Examiner view: Hard to envisage a large-scale solution to Ireland's housing crisis

Painful experience has taught the electorate to be sceptical of guarantees, no matter who makes them.

Wed, 27 Nov, 2024

<p>The Irish Examiner recently ran an online questionnaire, asking readers to share their experiences of how fear of spiking affects their behaviour on a night-out.</p>

The sobering truth about drink-spiking — and the consequences

Students celebrating the start of college with friends in unfamiliar surroundings need to be on high alert about the risk of drugs being added to their drinks without their knowledge

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

<p> Fine Gael Leader Minister Simon Harris TD after his party address at the 82nd Fine Gael Ard Fheis at the University of Galway. Picture Dan Linehan</p>

Harris to 'immediately convene' Dublin city centre task force to tackle violence

He said this body – comprising gardaí, businesses and community groups - will “chart a path towards a safer and vibrant Dublin”

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

<p>Jacky Ardagh, Mary Holland, Ann-Marie Hourihane, Evelyn Conlon, an unidentified activist, and Inez McCormack walk side-by-side in Anti-Amendment march on 13 November 13, 1982. Picture: Derek Speirs</p>

Book review: IWU members' essays offer first-hand accounts of life after the Contraception Train

Irishwomen United (IWU) member Evelyn Conlon and academic Rebecca Phelan cement the movement in Irish history

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

<p>In addition to Grok, people have also called for urgent action on other AI tools, including so-called 'AI-girlfriend' websites and apps, which allow the production of graphic deep-fake pornography of adult women and child sexual abuse imagery (CSAM).</p>

'It should be illegal,' says survivor of child sexual abuse about AI 'nudification' technology

Child protection experts warn AI-generated sexual imagery causes lasting trauma and are urging urgent bans and EU-wide regulation

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026

<p>Many people may have been in intimate relationships with a partner who they perceived to be controlling but coercive control can have a different quality. Stock picture</p>

Coercive control survivors are being invited to take part in new Irish study

Trinity College Dublin study is appealing to women who have experience of coercive control to contact them in confidence for a new survey on the issue

Sun, 25 Jun, 2023

Report: Church had immunity to conceal sex abuse

The Catholic hierarchy in Ireland was granted immunity to cover up child sex abuse among paedophile priests in Dublin, a damning report revealed today.

Thu, 26 Nov, 2009

<p>PDForra president Mark Keane urged Defence Forces members who have experienced sexual assault or harassment to report it to the gardái, military police, or the Rape Crisis Centre. </p>

Defence Forces in need of cultural reform, say PDForra and Raco

The country’s two military representative associations were responding to the Independent Review Group report

Tue, 28 Mar, 2023

150 cases of consular assistance active at any one time

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it helped more than 1,700 Irish citizens caught up in major incidents while abroad last year, including terrorist attacks, protests, and natural disaster.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2020

Sharp rise in hate crime and domestic abuse figures a 'desirable correction', says Garda report

Organisations working in the areas of hate crime and domestic violence have welcomed Garda figures which show a sharp rise in such crimes being recorded.

Thu, 23 Aug, 2018

<p>A member of the public walks past the latest mural by Irish artist Emmalene Blake in Dublin's city centre. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

Clodagh Finn: Why we need to make empathy a mandatory subject in schools

Why aren’t we willing to embrace a system that teaches us not just to have sympathy for others, but to understand them and emotionally identify with them?

Wed, 20 Oct, 2021

<p>Caitriona Twomey of Cork Penny Dinners.</p>

Penny Dinners 'want to make sure that everyone has somewhere to turn in a crisis'

Lights shine down on the windows of Cork’s Penny Dinners where cheery red posters thank the people of Cork for their support.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2020

<p>A number of artists will perform on the Cork City Culture Buses on Culture Night, Friday, September 22. These free, hop-on-hop-off buses will travel from City Hall to venues across the city. Picture: Darragh Kane</p>

20 tips for Culture Night in Cork and beyond: Free gigs, tours, drawing classes and more

Culture Night takes place on Friday, September 22, with hundreds of events for all ages and tastes. Here's a selection of highlights for Dublin, Cork, and other Munster counties

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

<p>Character references for sex criminals can leave victims distraught, campaigners say. File Picture</p>

Elaine Loughlin: Perpetrators of sexual violence do not deserve cloak of respectability

Why should the capacity to gather a crowd of so-called upstanding members of the community matter in the case of someone who is convicted of a sexual offence?

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

Grapevine: Tiernan takes helm at Talbot Grove centre

Talbot Grove addiction treatment centre in Castleisland, Co Kerry, has appointed Dolores Tiernan as chief executive officer, effective March 18.

Fri, 01 Mar, 2019

<p> Penny makes up to 25% of her income from OnlyFans, where she shares content to paying subscribers and offers custom sales starting at $1,000. (AP Photo/Tali Arbel)</p>

Confronting Porn: 'Used correctly, porn can help adults in their sex lives, but it’s not for everyone'

In the third and final part of a series on pornography in Ireland, Conor Capplis talks to two people from the industry and a sexologist about the healthy use of porn

Wed, 11 Jan, 2023

Suicidal man found twice in one night by volunteers

The founder of Claddagh Watch Patrol, a voluntary organisation that aims to prevent accidental deaths and suicides in Galway, has spoken of how a troubled man was released by emergency services last weekend and had to be stopped from entering the water on two occasions.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2020