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People across the region urged to support their local Domestic Violence groups

Longford Women's Link DV unit provides supports to women and children experiencing domestic violence.

Jan 1, 2023 08:38

Approach situation carefully around domestic violence if you suspect loved one is a victim

With domestic and gender based violence levels on the increase over the Christmas period.

Dec 30, 2022 09:22

Local support service says domestic violence levels in Shannonside region increasing

Longford Women's Link DV manager, Natalie O' Reilly says they have accompanied and supported 23 women in Longford Court in the last 10 days alone.

Dec 19, 2022 13:35

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 13:38

Justice Minister committed to providing domestic violence refuge spaces in midland counties

A review published by the children and family agency Tusla last week highlighted the lack of domestic violence spaces available, especially in the more rural counties

Feb 23, 2022 17:24

Local women's centre calls for more resources to tackle domestic violence

The Shannonside region is among the areas that will be prioritised for new refuge spaces.

Feb 16, 2022 17:37

Longford Womens Link CEO says severe consequences needed to tackle male violence

The murder of young Offaly woman Aisling Murphy as she jogged on the canal bank in Tullamore yesterday afternoon has caused huge shock and anger

Jan 13, 2022 17:14

Extra funding to be made available for domestic violence support groups

The extra funding comes to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Nov 25, 2021 12:16

New guidebook launched for women considering getting involved in local politics

Nov 20, 2021 10:28

Almost 350 people accessed domestic violence support in Longford this year

A report was made recently to the local council about the level of demand for the services

Oct 18, 2021 13:59

Longford domestic violence specialist urging people in distress to get help

Support services are saying “crimes of passion” do not exist and says intoxication or jealousy are not excuses for violence.

Aug 6, 2021 13:44

Longford Women's Link joins Carlow IT in new education programme

Longford Women's Link currently has a number of women involved in programmes from masters degrees to Level 5 and 6 qulaifications

Jun 8, 2021 17:16

Concern after 27 calls made to Longford domestic violence service on a single day this week

The head of one of the Shannonside region's busiest domestic violence services has revealed a surge in people looking to access help this week.

Mar 5, 2021 12:58

Community and voluntary organisations are to receive funding of over 93,000 euro in the Shannonside region.

Community and voluntary organisations in the Shannonside region have been approved funding of over 93,000 euro this week. Longford projects are to benefit from

Feb 13, 2021 11:45

News - Longford Womens Link