News - domestic abuse
Domestic abuse incidents double in six years in Shannonside region
There were 1.033 in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo in 2018 - rising to 2,161 in 2024.
Feb 18, 2026 07:40
Longford Women's Link says support is available over Christmas
The organisation says this time of year can be the most difficult for women suffering domestic abuse.
Dec 26, 2025 11:34
Local Senator calls for domestic abusers to be kicked out of their homes
Labour's Nessa Cosgrove says gardai were called to 65,000 domestic-abuse incidents last year.
Nov 27, 2025 07:39
Over 1,100 domestic abuse incidents reported to local Gardaí this year
There have been 802 in Longford, Roscommon and Mayo, along with 335 in Sligo-Leitrim.
Jun 9, 2025 12:43
Roscommon Safe Link hoping to open domestic abuse safe house this year
Safe houses allow people and families fleeing domestic violence a place to stay and recuperate in a secure environment.
May 7, 2025 13:30
Ex-husband of Tori Towey claims he is subject of travel ban in Dubai
Her case drew international condemnation, with the leader of Sinn Fein, Mary Lou McDonald, describing the lack of treatment for a victim of domestic abuse by local officials as disgraceful.
Aug 9, 2024 13:46
Victims of domestic abuse urged to count on Gardaí for support
Women's Aid received over 40 thousand disclosures regarding domestic abuse in 2023 - the highest number in its 50 year history.
Jun 18, 2024 12:59
Women's Aid record historic increase in disclosures of domestic abuse
However its thought many victims and survivors are still not coming forward.
Jun 18, 2024 08:11
Plight of domestic abuse victims to be highlighted on International Women's Day
One in four women in Ireland have suffered abuse at the hands of a current or former partner.
Mar 8, 2024 07:37
Local domestic violence centre highlights danger of coercive control
Coercive control is a persistent pattern of controlling, coercive and threatening behaviour including emotional, financial and physical abuse.
Feb 14, 2023 17:26
612 people prosecuted nationwide for Domestic Violence in 2022
2,000 people have been charged for the crime since 2019.
Jan 25, 2023 08:50
Local organisations benefit from €225,000 victims of crime funding
65 groups will benefit from the allocation of 5.2 million euro in funding at local, regional and national level.
Jan 6, 2023 12:59
Almost 2,000 domestic abuse calls made to local Gardai in 2021
The figures were released to TD Peadar Tobin as part of a written response.
Sep 26, 2022 09:08
Banks considering cash removal will harm victims of domestic abuse - DV specialist
AIB was forced into stopping its plans to make dozens of branches cashless for customers.
Jul 27, 2022 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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