News - Women
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
HSE defends missed BreastCheck targets despite record screening numbers
It says it's on track to screen over 170 thousand women this year - the highest number in its history.
Nov 8, 2025 08:18
Pregnant women at 'high risk' at Portiuncula to have care transferred to Galway University Hospital
According to Saolta, an implementation team with key stakeholders is now being set up to further progress the recommendations and any changes required over the coming months.
Jul 9, 2025 14:13
Extra money announced to encourage new mums to breastfeed
Money is being invested in breast pumps for mums of babies born critically ill or pre term.
Dec 28, 2024 08:23
Women's Aid record historic increase in disclosures of domestic abuse
However its thought many victims and survivors are still not coming forward.
Jun 18, 2024 08:11
Dublin Bus calls for more women drivers at open day today
Dublin Bus is holding an open day at its Training Centre in Phibsboro today to hire more women as drivers.
Mar 2, 2024 08:23
Local women groups now able to apply for funding for new projects
The funding can be used for the likes of new safety equipment, small construction works and laptops.
Feb 10, 2024 13:17
Longford native appointed president of Camogie Association
The Lanesboro man is the first male president of the association.
Apr 3, 2023 13:33
Leitrim Village hosts International Women's Day event
The event begins this evening at half past six.
Mar 8, 2023 17:42
Women to take over seats at Leitrim and Longford councils today
The exercise will be carried out to highlight the lack of female representation at local government level
Mar 6, 2023 07:52
Major increase in obesity hospitalisations last year
The majority of the hospitalisations reported were men.
Aug 4, 2022 09:54
New abortion safe zone legislation to go to cabinet today
The legislation could be signed into law by the end of the year.
Jul 27, 2022 09:26
Two women arrested following attack in Longford clothes shop
One woman suffered slash type injuries in the incident.
Mar 16, 2022 18:08
Negative Social Media attention a barrier to entering politics- local hospice Chair
Abuse and criticism on social media can put people off from exploring life in politics says the hospice chair
Jan 20, 2022 18:04Shannonside Newsletter
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