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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
Local campaigners criticise Vatican wedding of Conor McGregor
The initiative, led by Éist, the Zero Tolerance Midlands Campaign Committee, wrote to the Bishop of Meath expressing 'deep disappointment and profound concern'.
Dec 14, 2025 16:11
Violence in the North for a fourth successive night
Disorder continued in the North last night but not to the same intensity as earlier in the week.
Jun 13, 2025 09:19
Two men injured in alleged feud related incident in Athlone
Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents of endangerment and alleged assaults that occurred in the town at around 4.30pm.
Nov 27, 2024 18:10
Irish citizens in Lebanon urged to leave the country
It comes as Hezbollah and Hamas called for revenge against Israel following deadly strikes in both Beirut and Tehran last week.
Aug 5, 2024 08:11
Calm restored to Dublin following violent city centre riots
The violent scenes followed a stabbing incident outside a school on Parnell Square yesterday afternoon.
Nov 24, 2023 08:07
Justice Minister announces 10 million euro for Dublin policing measures
It follows the recent assault on a US tourist, for which three teenagers have been charged.
Jul 28, 2023 09:23
Man arrested after two stabbed at Tyrone U-16s GAA match
One man was treated at the scene for minor injuries, a second was taken to hospital.
Jul 7, 2023 08:43
2022 the worst year on record for violence against women
Nine counties are still without refuge centres according to the TD.
Feb 1, 2023 08:25
612 people prosecuted nationwide for Domestic Violence in 2022
2,000 people have been charged for the crime since 2019.
Jan 25, 2023 08:50
Emerging feud behind Rathkeale violent incident
Violent clashes between rival gangs led to armed Gardai being deployed to police Rathkeale in Co. Limerick overnight.
Dec 20, 2022 14:27
Violence towards nurses to be addressed at INMO conference
This year's conference takes place in Sligo.
May 4, 2022 07:38
Longford Councillor hopes 'Open Letter' will generate positive response
The town has seen a number of high profile violent incidents in recent months.
Apr 22, 2022 09:17
Longford councillor says courts must act to tackle violence in town
The latest violent incident in Longford town happened shortly after three o' clock yesterday afternoon at a premises on Main Street
Apr 6, 2022 07:48Shannonside Newsletter
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