News - Tara Farrell

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

They rose by 22 per cent in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo in the space of four years.

Apr 27, 2026 13:31

Calls made locally have risen by 7.8 per cent since 2020.

Feb 18, 2026 12:57

The organisation says this time of year can be the most difficult for women suffering domestic abuse.

Dec 26, 2025 11:34

Leading criminologist Professor Jane Monckton Smith is the main speaker at the event.

Sep 25, 2025 07:44

Tara Farrell says Longford Women's Link supported over 300 women and children last year.

Sep 24, 2025 13:05

Its CEO Tara Farrell also confirmed that it supported 331 women and children in cases of domestic abuse and violence.

Jun 27, 2025 13:01

Tara Farrell was speaking as the chairpersons for various Oireachtas Committees were finalised this week.

Apr 26, 2025 11:09

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

Feb 16, 2022 17:37

The report suggests extra help for several areas in the region.

Feb 16, 2022 14:27

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

Longford Women's Link has a new Chief Executive Officer. Tara Farrell who was Deputy CEO has been approved by the Board to take over

Dec 22, 2020 14:21

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