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Man jailed for harassment and threats to share intimate images of girlfriend Judge says accused, who was 27 years older than victim when relationship began, appeared to ‘enjoy toying’ with woman’s emotions by making threats

Man jailed for harassment and threats to share intimate images of girlfriend

Judge says accused, who was 27 years older than victim when relationship began, appeared to ‘enjoy toying’ with woman’s emotions.

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Survivors didn't remember consenting to use of counselling notes in court, says survey The online survey by Beyond Surviving, a group founded by rape survivor Ciara Mangan, aims to give survivors the opportunity to air their views on the use of counselling notes in court

Many respondents to a survey by a survivors-led charity said they didn't remember giving informed consent for their counselling notes to be accessed or used in court.

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Great turn out for our gathering outside the Dáil today calling for family leave to be linked to income, saying it should expand to cover at least the 1st year of a child’s life

You can read more about our proposals in our new Family Leave booklet on our website here: www.nwci.ie/learn/public...

Kathy Sheridan: Forget the egregious pinkwashing of International Women’s Day – this is what women need Places such as maternity hospitals and the family law courts, where women are most likely to need physical privacy and comfort, are the least likely to provide them

What would a meaningful International Women’s Day look like?
asks @kathysheridanit.bsky.social in the @irishtimes.com

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Donegal woman granted max five-year Safety Order against ex-boyfriend - Donegal Daily FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint A young Donegal woman was this week granted the maximum five-year Safety Order against her ex-boyfriend. The injured party,…

A young Donegal woman was this week granted the maximum five-year Safety Order against her ex-boyfriend.

The woman said that her ex partner ‘pestered her’ on a daily basis via phone calls, text messages and calling to her home.
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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

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 @irishexaminer.bsky.social

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‘I had to keep standing — if I collapsed, I knew my children would too’: Gisele Pelicot on surviving her sex abuse ordeal Gisele Pelicot isn’t comfortable with being referred to as an icon, she tells me, sitting in front of a tall bay window at the French Institute in South Kensington.

‘I had to keep standing — if I collapsed, I knew my children would too’: Gisele Pelicot on surviving her sex abuse ordeal

Epstein survivor calls for 'thorough' Irish investigation Lisa Phillips, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, has called for a "thorough investigation" into the convicted US sex offender's connection with Ireland.

Lisa Phillips, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, has called for a "thorough investigation" into the convicted US sex offender's connection with Ireland.

"My body was completely frozen" Stephen Markham speaks to Kieran about being sexually assaulted by a stranger while walking home

Listen back to Stephen, a survivor of sexual assault, speak to @kierancuddihy.bsky.social on #Liveline. Stephan bravely waived his anonymity to share his experience to help others come forward.

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The digital watchdog has launched an investigation into X and its Grok artificial intelligence feature after it became the focus of international controversy over the generation of sexualised images.

🔗 For more on this story ➡️ https://player.stornaway.io/watch/c933a3dd

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Revealed: The true toll of female suicides in UK with domestic abuse at their core Exclusive: Research suggests official statistics could track as few as 6.5% of the true number of cases

Revealed: The true toll of female suicides in UK with domestic abuse at their core

Exclusive: Research suggests official statistics could track as few as 6.5% of the true number of cases.

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'I Didn’t Realise It Was Abuse At First, I Thought It Was Just Part Of Being In a Relationship' | Stellar “I didn’t know what he was capable of"

"I Didn’t Realise It Was Abuse At First, I Thought It Was Just Part Of Being In a Relationship" - read about our Too Into You Campaign for young people helping to recognise red flags of intimate relationship abuse. @toointoyou.bsky.social
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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

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‘Sometimes it can be hard to see the red flags’ – Women’s Aid campaign raises awareness of relationship abuse Sophie fell victim to relationship abuse from her ex-boyfriend when she was 20.

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Every day in marriage was torrent of abuse, secret recordings got ex locked up A BRAVE domestic abuse survivor has revealed how she exposed her ex-hubby’s coercive control by secretly recording him and admitted: “I have invisible scars.” And Rachel Barry, 44, from Goatstown, …

Incredible brave for Rachel to share her story to raise awareness of coercive control and encourage other women to come forward. www.thesun.ie/news/1652161...

Margaret Loftus says 13 years before Garda husband was convicted almost broke her Margaret Loftus says she was intimidated and punished by her Garda colleagues after reporting her husband for assault

Margaret Loftus says 13 years before Garda husband was convicted almost broke her

Man forced woman to take abortion tablets, court told A man in his 20s forced a woman, also in her 20s, to take tablets causing the termination of her pregnancy at a location in Co Donegal on Valentine's Day in 2020, Letterkenny Circuit Court has heard.

An incredibly distressing case.

A man in his 20s forced a woman, also in her 20s, to take tablets causing the termination of her pregnancy in Co Donegal on Valentine's Day 2020, Letterkenny Circuit Court heard.

foetus.https://www.rte.ie/news/courts/2026/0210/1557788-donegal-pregnancy-termination/

Garda suspensions more than double as accusations of abuse rise Increase, up to 42 from 18 in 2024, comes after several high-profile cases resulted in convictions for force members

Chief executive of Women's Aid Sarah Benson said Garda members, given the “unique powers” they enjoyed, needed to be held to the “highest standards". @irishtimes.com
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Reported, investigated - and then dropped: the sexual violence cases that never end up in court

Domestic abuse victims left waiting years for social housing after fleeing abusers One woman took council to court after being told she had voluntarily left the home she was renting

Domestic abuse victims left waiting years for social housing after fleeing abusers.

One woman took council to court after being told she had voluntarily left the home she was renting writes @ellenmcoyne.bsky.social

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When family law becomes ‘lawfare’: One woman’s costly journey through the courts A man’s protracted litigation against former partner has entered its 15th year, pushing legal costs to €350,000

When family law becomes ‘lawfare’: One woman’s costly journey through the courts

A man’s protracted litigation against former partner has entered its 15th year, pushing legal costs to €350,000.

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As we’ve done for many years now, we’ll be increasing the 1% of all revenue we give to @womensaidireland.bsky.social to 10% for the Bank Holiday weekend from midnight. We hope everyone has a good one! #speirgorm

💜Tickets on sale from 9am this morning. Don't miss out!💜

Christy Moore International Women's Day Concert in support of Women's Aid!!

Sunday 8th March 2026 at Vicar Street, Dublin.

Rotunda Sexual Assault Treatment Unit records one of its busiest years ever Unit supported 12 per cent more people last year than in 2024

Rotunda Sexual Assault Treatment Unit records one of its busiest years ever

Man jailed for eight years for domestic violence Woman said living with ex-partner was seven years of ‘mental torture’ and she believed he was going to kill her

Man jailed for eight years for domestic violence

Woman said living with ex-partner was seven years of ‘mental torture’ and she believed he was going to kill her.

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Purple and Pink poster promoting the Christy Moore concert in aid of Women's Aid.

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Christy Moore will perform a concert in support of Women's Aid on 8 March in @Vicar_Street, celebrating 115 years of International Women's Day 💜

🎫 Tickets go on sale This Thursday at 9AM

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Jennifer O'Connell: Zero tolerance for domestic violence vanishes when the accused is a garda Margaret Loftus’s story is different because she and her tormentor were gardaí. He remains a member of the force

Zero tolerance for domestic violence vanishes when the accused is a garda.

Margaret Loftus’s story is different because she and her tormentor were gardaí. He remains a member of the force, writes @jenoconnell.bsky.social

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Man restricted in bringing cases against ex-partner whose costs over 13 years top €300,000 Family law can become ‘a sort of lawfare’, says Supreme Court

Man restricted in bringing cases against ex-partner whose costs over 13 years top €300,000

Family law can become ‘a form of lawfare’, says Supreme Court

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