News - Longford Womens Link
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
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
Longford Women's Link allocated shared island funding
The Shared Island Civic Society Fund supports cross-border partnerships between grassroots community organisations.
Dec 30, 2025 09:26
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
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
Longford in middle of domestic violence crisis, says Women's Link CEO
Tara Farrell says Longford Women's Link supported over 300 women and children last year.
Sep 24, 2025 13:05
Over €400,000 earmarked for local enhancement programmes
The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 was launched in November last year to provide capital supports for small community groups and organisations across the country.
Jun 13, 2025 12:57
Longford Womens Link CEO says lack of female Oireachtas Committee chairs is a 'missed opportunity'
Tara Farrell was speaking as the chairpersons for various Oireachtas Committees were finalised this week.
Apr 26, 2025 11:09
Major funding earmarked for Longford Women's Link
It comes as Minister for Justice Helen McEntee announces a new fund worth €7.7 million.
Jan 19, 2024 11:04
Violence against women a major concern in 2024- Longford Women's Link
The last ten years have recorded the highest number of women killed in decades.
Jan 2, 2024 07:38
Longford Gardaí praise initiative that helps domestic violence victims
Longford Women's Link aims to meet the specific needs of women in the local community.
May 17, 2023 17:40
Major domestic violence training conference underway in Longford
National organisations are taking part in the conference.
May 17, 2023 13:34
Popular Longford charity shop announces closure
It follows a difficult period during Covid-19.
Mar 21, 2023 15:12
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 17:26Shannonside Newsletter
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