News - International Women's Day

Local MEP welcomes EU commitment to combat period poverty

A 2018 report found that up to 85,000 women in Ireland are at risk of period poverty, with 50 per cent of girls aged 12-19 experiencing challenges accessing products due to cost, stigma, or lack of education.

Mar 8, 2026 08:49

Longford exhibition to celebrate female representatives

The photographic exhibition will be on public display at Áras an Chontae for a week to International Women's Day.

Mar 5, 2026 13:48

Roscommon native features on '100 women changing Ireland' list

Mairead O'Shea was honoured for her work with the political initiative 'See Her Elected'.

Mar 8, 2024 17:40

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

Three local women feature in Top 100 list of Women Changing Ireland

Ahead of International Women's Day, the Irish Examiner are celebrating Irish women making positive waves across the country and globally.

Mar 2, 2024 13:15

Leitrim Village hosts International Women's Day event

The event begins this evening at half past six.

Mar 8, 2023 17:42

Local council seats to be filled by females to mark International Women's Day

Roscommon Women's Network have organised the initiative.

Feb 19, 2023 13:10

Special event in Roscommon to plan for International Women's Day

The event in Gleeson's will plan for International Women's Day in March

Feb 14, 2023 12:35

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