Women's Aid Ireland
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Working to prevent & address the impact of domestic violence & abuse. 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800 341900. RCN: 20012045.
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Joined June 2009
Thank you Sinéad. For your fearless voice and courageous light. You truly challenged an Ireland, and a world, that stifled women, children and anyone who didn't conform. Your power, your anger, your pain and fragility gave strength to many survivors to speak out. 💜
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We are in awe of the determination & bravery of Nikita Hand as she endured the civil process to seek justice for the brutality she received at the hands of Conor McGregor. We hope that the verdict today gives Nikita a sense of vindication and will help her healing and recovery.
Nikita Hand has won her case against Conor McGregor | Follow live.
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“Two to put her down. Two to put her out.” Cathal Crotty bragged on social media after brutally beating Natasha O’Brien unconscious. This horrendous case calls into question whether Ireland is serious about zero tolerance of violence against women.
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It’s with a heavy heart that we add Bruna Fonseca, aged 28, to our record of women who have been killed in violent circumstances in this country. Rest in peace, Bruna. #stolenlives
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We are heart sore and angry to learn of Nadine’s passing. Women should be safe in our own homes but we know far too well that is can be the most dangerous place. If you are living in fear please call our 24hr Helpline 1800341900 and/or the Gardaí 112/999.
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Today, women in Ireland have been raising their voices to tell what has been inflicted on them - violence, rape, sexual abuse, emotional manipulation & control. Women's Aid always believes women when they reach out & it's always a very powerful moment. Please call. #IBelieveHer
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The wonderful face of a very brave girl, Malika (8), who died while trying to protect her mother from a violent attack in their home. No child should ever have to experience violence and abuse nor lose their precious lives in such an awful way.
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Deepa Dinamani (38) was a chartered accountant living in Cork & mother to a 5 year old child. Deepa was killed in her own home on Friday evening. Her husband has been charged with murder. Our thoughts are with Deepa's family, friends and community.
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"People think my life has been tough, but I think it's been a wonderful journey. The older you get, the more you realize it's not what happened, it's how you deal with it.". Sad news tonight. Tina Turner was a legend & survivor of domestic abuse who inspired other women, always.
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Joanne Ball (Lee) aged 38, Natalia Karaczyn, aged 30, Anastasia Kriegel, aged 14 and Jastine Valdez, aged 24, all lives stolen in 2018 due to known or suspected male violence. This has to stop. (Source: Women's Aid #Femicide Watch)
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"Never again" is a promise to women that society cannot keep. On the first anniversary of the death of Ashling Murphy, we remember her and the 11 women who have died in violent circumstances since - Sandra, Mary, Ruth, Lisa, Louise, Larisa, Miriam, Lisa, Ioana, Sharon & Bruna
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Since 1996, we have recorded and highlighted the violent deaths of women in Ireland with the ultimate aim of this work being to remember stolen lives, prevent further loss of life by increasing safety for women. Today we will #RememberStolenLives by sharing each name of woman.
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"I want to show Freya and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself. If something happens to you, no matter who the person is and justice will be served”.
Speaking outside court after winning her civil action against Conor McGregor, Nikita Hand said she felt vindicated and wanted to thank everybody who had supported her | Read more:
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Remembering Cathy Ward (41), Elzbieta Piortrowska (57) and Jasmine McMonagle (27) who have been murdered in Ireland this year. In two cases men have been charged with murder. In one, a male suspect is in custody. We must #breakthepattern of male violence against women #femicide
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"Women are not afraid of the dark or a lonely space. They are afraid of a violent male perpetrator in the dark" Sarah Benson, CEO of Women's Aid #TooManyWomen via @IrishTimesLife.
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‘You thought you were untouchable’ - Lisa O’Meara waived right to anonymity so that Barry Murphy (39), from Ballycumber, Co Offaly, could be named. Her former partner was jailed for 14.5 years for rape & #coercivecontrol. We stand with Lisa & all survivors of domestic abuse.
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We are heartsore to have to add the name of Jean Eagers to our file on female homicide. Women should be safe in their own homes but we know that for so many women, home can be the most dangerous place. RIP Jean.
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Today marks 3 years since the murder of Ashling Murphy. Our thoughts are with Ashling's loved ones & community as they remember her today. We hoped that Ashling's murder was a watershed moment regarding male violence against women and girls in this country. This is not the case.
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Our Yes is for the women in abusive relationships who may have very little control over their reproductive health & who face additional barriers such as sexual violence, financial abuse and physical & emotional control by their boyfriends, husbands and partners. #WhoNeedsYourYes.
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Cathal Crotty, the perpetrator of brutal violence was described as 'polite' and 'professional' in court. Yet the violence, lying to attempt to blame Natasha and the bragging on social media paints a difference picture. The circle doesn't square.
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We stand with Nicola and are inspired by her incredible bravery. She stood in court today and gave a harrowing account of the abuse Paul Moody inflicted upon her and the impact it had. Read and share her powerful words.
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Women’s Aid welcomes the conviction of Josef Puska for the murder of Ashling Murphy. When Puska senselessly took Aishling Murphy’s life at 4.30pm in broad daylight while she was out on a run, it sent a shockwave through communities in Ireland. #Femicide
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"As I lay in the foetal position, and losing consciousness, he continued his relentless beating. My last conscious thought was 'he’s not stopping, I’m going to die’. Soldier avoids jail term after beating woman unconscious via @RTENews
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This is such a brutal injustice. It is with such a heavy heart that we add Geila Ibram to the Women's Aid Femicide Watch. We are holding Geila and her loved ones in our thoughts. #StolenLives #Femicide . via @rte.
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An horrendous loss of life. Our thoughts are with Lorna’s family, friends and community as they deal with the aftermath of this terrible violence.
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239 women have died violently in Ireland since our records began in 1996. 3 women have died by violence so far this year - Urantsetseq Tserendorj, Mary O'Keffee & Sharon Bennett. Remembering them all & #SarahEverard tonight #TooManyWomen #ReclaimTheseStreets
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The Ireland of today is better because of Nell's fearless feminism and political, literary & journalistic work, which challenged the deep-seated inequality in our society, markedly for women. The work for true equality continues & we stand on the shoulders of giants, like Nell.
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Women's Aid view in the wake of the killing of Ashling Murphy in Tullamore: We need a zero tolerance of all forms of male violence against women. Read more.
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Our thoughts and condolences are with Anna's children, family, friends and community who mourn a life stolen through violence. Anna Mooney, 46, was a mother of two children, who were at home in Raheny at the time of her murder. via @rte
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Irish rugby player Denis Coulson sentenced to 14 years in prison in French gang rape trial (via @thejournal_ie)
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Nadine was a young woman with everything to live for. She made her wishes clear to her ex-partner. A man who inflicted gross violence upon her, motivated by hate and the need to exert power & control. Our thoughts are with her young child, her family & all who loves her. #nadine
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Support is available this Easter weekend for anyone subjected to domestic abuse. 💜Call Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900. We are open all day, every day. 💜Use the Instant Message Support Service is open mornings & evenings on
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"Never again" is a promise to women that society cannot keep. On the second anniversary of the death of Ashling Murphy, we remember her and the 19 women who have died in violent circumstances since #zerotolerance
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"The barrister asked the judge to spare his client convictions, saying his work and GAA coaching required garda vetting.". Former garda reservist punched daughter (8) after she asked for a bouncy castle for her first communion party, court hears
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Women should be safe in their homes & safe in their communities. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Today’s murder of a young woman is such an horrendous example of that. We are heartsore to have to add this young woman to our #Femicide Watch this evening #tullamore
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"Not you, though, sister. Never you. There is no shame on you, sister. You can move through the world, with your head held high, for the rest of your life." Powerful writing by @roisiningle . via @IrishTimesLife.
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Solidarity to our colleagues in England who are preparing to respond to heightened levels of domestic abuse. #HesComingHome . #Euros2024.
There will be women tonight dreading their partner coming home. Football does not cause domestic abuse, but it can become more frequent or severe after big games, with reporting increasing by 38% when England lose. Go to In an emergency, always call 999.
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During the #Covid19Ireland emergency, Women's Aid is providing a number of services for deaf and hard of hearing women experiencing domestic abuse. This includes a dedicated text line and online chat. Please share this new video in #IrishSignLanguage to reach those who need us.
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‘The majority of violence against women is committed by men, why are we using gender neutral language because it’s makes people comfortable? The very act of saying ‘mens violence against women’ can help get us towards a place of reframing.’ @jacksontkatz #Equality #ZeroTolerance.
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244 women have died violently since our records began. 18 children were killed alongside their mothers. Where the case has been resolved, 87% of women were killed by a man they knew while 13% of women were killed by a stranger. Remember their names. #RememberStolenLives
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Absolutely dreadful news from Offaly this evening. Woman killed in attack along canal bank in Tullamore via @rte.
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Thread: Women's Aid is deeply concerned about the impact of the #Covid19Ireland crisis on the safety of women and children affected by domestic abuse and is calling on the Government to make they are not abandoned and ignored during this period. #CoronavirusIreland
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Thank you so much @gavreilly - you and your wonderful Christmas Day supporters raised almost €1,000 for Women's Aid this afternoon. Well done and we hope you are still raising a glass or two.
In need of a drink after that!. Thanks to everyone who watched and donated - don’t forget to text ACTION to 50300 to donate €4 to the priceless work of @Womens_Aid this Christmas.
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A €300 chq from a boy who asked for donations instead of presents for his birthday got us thinking about the area kids use while their mum visits us. Now the whole support area is more welcoming for kids & their mothers. One person can make a difference.#FreshStart #ThankYou
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"RIP to my beautiful sister Tina - you can rest now, love. We found you love. I love and miss you. You are now with mum - fly high my beautiful girl." . Tina Satchwell’s sister pays tribute as gardaí continue to question man on suspicion of murder
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Such an appalling loss of young lives. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and community that love Lisa, Chelsea and Christy as they deal with this devastating violence. Rest in peace. via @rte
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Our thoughts and solidarity is with the Cash and Cawley families and the wider #Tallaght community as they lay to rest their beloved Lisa, Christy and Chelsea this morning. May they rest in peace.
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Rihanna gives £1.67m to support LA domestic violence victims in lockdown
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We will always remember Clodagh, Liam, Niall and Ryan and work to try to prevent any similar brutal violence against women and children in their own homes. #HerNameIsClodagh. #BreakthePattern.
#HerNameIsClodagh, her beautiful boys are Liam, Niall & Ryan. Remember them, their lives were brutally stolen in their innocence three years ago today💔.
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‘He raped me and now he was reading my intimate thoughts’ – victim on trauma of attacker seeing her therapy notes before trial
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Women beaten, controlled & abused by partners are not fodder for your very poor & idiotic attempt at marketing.
This sign, outside Ribs & Bibs in Botanic, is a disgrace. Domestic violence is not a joke. Please join me in contacting them to complain
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It's a day of mixed emotions at Women's Aid as we say goodbye to Margaret Martin as she retires as Director. We will miss her steadfast leadership but wish her many adventures in the future. Thank you Margaret for being a remarkable advocate for & supporter of women and children.
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"Sick of it." . "If only broken bones and a shattered life could matter more than a blemish on a young man’s CV.". "We say never again. We voice outrage. We listen to the promises. Until the next time." . Excellent by Miriam Lord in today's @IrishTimes .
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A lot of deeply distressing details emerged today at the inquest into the murder of Clodagh & her boys Liam, Niall and Ryan. Tonight we remember them & all the women and children who have died due to men’s violence. We also reach out to women who are living in fear 1800 341 900.
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Remembering Anna, Ciara and all of the women murdered by their partners or exes. Domestic abuse kills women. It kills children too. It is the extreme end of violence against women. One life lost is one too many. #RTEInvestigates.
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Donegal mother of two (27) called gardaí shortly before she was killed in attack. Rest in Peace Jasmine - our thoughts are with Jasmine's children, her family and her community. via @IrishTimes.
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Today's attack on a woman & 3 children is appalling. The trauma inflicted on them, their families & school community is heartbreaking. We condemn the hijacking of this incident by violent thugs & support members of @GardaTraffic @DubFireBrigade on the frontline tonight. @HMcEntee.
@SAFEIreland absolutely rejects violent misuse "protecting our women" as an excuse for racism and rioting. These riots are an ancient and cowardly cover for organised fascist ideologies - which have never protected women, LGBTQIA+ people or their children.
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At times we struggle about sharing stories of femicide & violence against women.Details are so terrible & upsetting. However, silence only protects abusers. Violence against women is a horrific every day reality for many. Remembering Giselle & Allison
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2021.Urantsetseq Tserendorj.Mary O'Keffee.Sharon Bennett.Jennifer Poole.Eileen O'Sullivan.Fabiole Camara De Campos.Zeinat Dashabsheh.
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This is important - Domestic violence victims exempt from 2km travel restriction
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An incredible research project by @jenoconnell and the team at the @IrishTimes based on the Women's Aid Femicide Watch. Each woman and girl deserves to be remembered. #StolenLives
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“Because the dinner was late. because she’s ‘mad’. because she made me do it. because I was drunk. because I lost my job. because I was jealous. because my team won, because they lost. ”Many excuses are made but there is only one cause, the abuser. #DomesticAbuseNoExcuse
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2019.Elzbieta Piotrowska.Jasmine McMonagle.Cathy Ward.Skaidrite Valdgeima.Valerie French Kilroy.Nadine Lott.
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2007.Rose Patterson.Ciara Dunne.Anne Marie O'Neill.Sara Neligan.Mary Sleator.Jean Gilbert.Sharon Coughlan.Amanda Jenkins.Manuela Riedo.Joanne Mangan.Marion O'Leary.Ciara Ní Chathmhaoil .Sylvia Roche Kelly.
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2017.Nicola Collins.Samantha Walsh.Amy McCarthy.Saoirse Smith.Rita Apine.Patricia O'Connor.Linda Evans (Christian) .Antoinette Corbally.Anne Colomines.Rose Hanrahan.
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2018.Joanne Ball.Natalia Karaczyn.Anastasia Kriegel.Jastine Valdez.Giedre Raguckiate.Ingrida Maciokaite.Amanda Carroll.
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Sometimes it’s hard to find the words to explain just how wrong this is - Man who dragged wife upstairs when she refused to be paid for sex avoids jail
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There are many people who may need to talk today. So we are sharing our colleagues at @DublinRCC 24hr Helpline 1800778888 and for those in the North of Ireland, the @DVSVhelpline is available on 0808 802 1414.
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We stand in full solidarity with Natasha O'Brien and are so angry that she feels that she did not get the justice she wanted today. Her courage in speaking in court and outside afterwards was incredibly powerful.
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2012.Veronica Vollrath.Rudo Mawere.Melanie McCarthy McNamara.Sarah Regan.Mary Ryan.Siobhan Stapleton.Elizabeth Duff.Jacqueline McDonagh.Elaine O'Hara.Anna Finnegan.Aoife Phelan.
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2011.Breda Waters.Marie Greene.Katarzyna Barowiak.Noreen Kelly Eadon.Deirdre McCarthy.Diane Burroughs.Ann Henry.
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2008.Marioara Rostas.Lorraine Flood.Nicola Vonkova.Kezia Gomes Rosa.Carmel Breen.Noeleen Brennan.Yvonne O'Shea.Celine Cawley.Rebecca Hoban.Sharon Whelan.
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Nadine’s murder was a devastating reminder that abuse can continue after a woman has left the relationship & made her wishes very clear. Our thoughts are with her family left behind & who have made sure justice was served and Nadine is remembered. #latelate #LateLateShow
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Such a powerful interview with Kathleen Coreira with @MiriamOCal on tonight's @RTE_PrimeTime. If someone is making you feel isolated, unsafe and controlled, please call the Women's Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800341900 #coercivecontrol #RTEPT
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2015.Jane Braidwood.Anne Shortall.Marie Quigley.Natalie McGuiness.Brigid Maguire.Marian Horgan.
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2014.Sonia Blount.Mary Dargan.Mairead Moran.Lynn Cassidy.Antra Ozolina.Carol McAuley.Marie O'Brien.Kathleen Cuddihy.Angelique Belling.Valerie Greaney.
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267 flowers. Each stem to remember the 267 women and girls in Ireland whose lives were stolen at the hands of gender based violence. One woman is a woman too many. #WomensAidat50.#MaintainingMomentum
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2009.Anne Corcoran.Joan Vickers.Tracey O'Brien.Carmel Marrinan.Eugenia Bratis.Brenda Ahern.Lisa Doyle.Rebecca French.Joselita De Silva.
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2004.Dolores McCrea.Joan Casey.Janet Chaney.Lorraine Crowley.Ms Jamie Farrelly Maughan.Paiche Onyemaechi.Lynette McKeown.Mary Walsh.Elizabeth McCarthy.Rachel O'Reilly.Margeurite O'Dwyer.Colleen Mulder.
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2010.Loradena Pricajan.Catherine Smart.Breda Cummins.Helen Donegan.Sarah Hines.Alicia Brough.
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2006.Amy Farrell.Rebecca Kinsella.Siobhan Kearney.Donna Cleary.Karen Guinee.Sheola Keaney.Breda Ryan.Melissa Mahon.Meg Walsh.Baiba Saulite.
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1999.Catherine Hegarty.Layla Brennan.Marie Hennessy.Gertrude Dolan.Bente Carroll.Eileen Coyne.Bridget McFadden.Margaret Concannon.Raonaid Murray.Charlene McAulliffe.Catherine Mullins.
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2013.Olivia Dunlea O'Brien.Deirdre Keenan.Jolanta Lubiene.Aleksandra Sarzynska.Patricia Kierans.Susan Dunne.Sara Staunton.
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2005.Celia Bailey.Irene White.Emer O'Loughlin.Mary Hannon.Catherine McEnery.Frances Ralph.Ann Walsh.Rosemary Dowling.Regina O'Connor.
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1998.Mandy Smyth.Fiona Sinnott.Joan McCarthy.Georgina O'Donnell.Sinead Kelly.Deirdre Jacob.Chantal Bergeron.Theresa Doherty.Christina Hackett.Marie Dillon.Siobhan Hynes.Sheila Lynch.
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2003.Jean Scanlon.Marie Bridgeman.Cliona Manger.Natasha Gray.Lindita Kukaj.Georgina Eager.Xiang Yi Wang.Ann Flynn.Attracta Harron.
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Brave woman Jessica @i_am_jessica_b speaking not only herself but countless women silenced & living in fear in their homes & relationships. If you are affected please call the @Womens_Aid 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800341900. @rte @RTELateLateShow #latelate #latelateshow
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1996.Marilyn Rynn.Joyce Quinn.Mary Molumby.Sandra Tobin.Noeleen Cawley.Alison White .AnneMarie Duffin.Martina Halligan.Angela Collins.Patti Bainbridge.Patricia Murphy.Veronica Guerin.Margaret O Sullivan.Maura McKinney.Fiona Pender.
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2002.Grainne Dillon.Joan Power.Rosie Collinson.Nichola Sweeney.Niamh Murphy.Nora Kiely.Carmel Coyne.Mook Ah Mooi.Christine Quinn.Sasha Pimosieje.
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1996 continued.Shirley Clince.Janet Mooney.Sophie Toscan du Plantier.Belinda Pereira.Geraldine Diver.Miriam O'Donohue.
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2001.Mary Whelan.Lui Quing.Teresa Joyce.Debbie Fox.Geraldine Kissane.Margaret Fahy.Linda Dunne.Bettina Poeschel.Lorraine O'Connor.Sr Philomena Lyons.Lisa Bell.
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1997.Ciara Breen.Mary Callinan.Sylvia Sheilds.Bernie Sherry.Kitty Gubbins.Mandy Wong.Elizabeth Troy.Catherine Doyle.Margaret Murphy.Sheila McDonagh.Gillian Thornton.Mary Cully.Mary Kelehan.Eileen Costello O'Shaughnessy.
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2000.Rachel Sandeman.Nancy Nolan.Jennifer Donnan.Maeve Byrne.Rachel Keily.Dearbhla Keating.Jean Reilly.Jennifer Wilkinson.Sandra Collins.Susan Prakash.
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From today, new domestic violence laws come into operation that extend eligibility for safety orders to young women who experience abuse in dating relationships & recognises an intimate relationship as an aggravating factor for sentences in cases before the courts. #DVAct2018.
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