News - domestic violence
Longford Women's Link reminds supports are available this Go Purple Day
Ireland is turning purple today for the sixth annual Go Purple Day, to raise awareness about domestic abuse and the supports available.
May 15, 2026 12:56
Taking too long to finally deliver women's refuge to Leitrim, Seanad told
Senator Anne Rabbitte said there's a need for at least 280 refuge spaces across the country by the end of this year.
May 14, 2026 08:16
Spike in domestic violence call-outs 'very concerning' - Longford Women's Link
They rose by 22 per cent in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo in the space of four years.
Apr 27, 2026 13:31
Sharp rise in domestic violence in Roscommon and Longford
In the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda division, there were 2,607 call-outs, an increase of nearly 22 per cent since 2021.
Apr 27, 2026 07:17
Sinn Féin TD says government has failed to address domestic violence locally
Recent figures show there are no domestic violence refuge units in counties Leitrim, Laois, Cavan and Monaghan.
Apr 17, 2026 17:19
Survey highlights domestic violence exposure among Roscommon teens
The Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force conducted this Planet Youth survey, with 659 15 and 16-year-olds in Roscommon responding.
Mar 25, 2026 13:24
Hopes for greater support for local domestic services
Calls made locally have risen by 7.8 per cent since 2020.
Feb 18, 2026 12:57
Lack of local domestic violence refuges highlighted
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon were mentioned in a collection of counties without a refuge space for domestic violence victims.
Dec 19, 2025 17:29
New domestic violence refuge accommodation in Athlone gets green light
The project, supported through the Capital Assistance Scheme, will create 12 safe units for women and children in crisis at Esker House.
Oct 29, 2025 07:42
Roscommon TD raises lack of domestic violence refuge in the county
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane raised the issue with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan in the Dáil this week.
Oct 2, 2025 13:58
Domestic violence seminar continues in Longford today
Leading criminologist Professor Jane Monckton Smith is the main speaker at the event.
Sep 25, 2025 07:44
Call for clarity on long-promised domestic violence refuge in Leitrim
It's one of nine counties in Ireland that doesn't have one.
Aug 30, 2025 13:53
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
Roscommon service for victims of domestic violence & abuse saw 13% increase in clients last year
Roscommon Safe Link is a non-profit charitable organisation that offers information, support and counselling to women and men suffering abuse.
May 2, 2025 17:15Shannonside Newsletter
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