News - Longford Womens Link
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 17:02Local 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 17:02Longford 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 17:01Extra 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 12:11Almost 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 13:10Longford 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 13:08Longford 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 17:06Concern 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 12:03Community 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 11:02Shannonside Newsletter
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