Domestic violence

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Man survived knife attack by partner after garda used belt to stem severed artery

Man survived knife attack by partner after garda used belt to stem severed artery

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026

The man suffered three stab wounds, two to his leg, one to his upper chest.
Personal trainer at a female-only gym assaulted former girlfriend

Personal trainer at a female-only gym assaulted former girlfriend

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

John Peters pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault and assault causing harm to the woman and criminal damage to her phone on dates in 2022 and 2023
Woman granted Protection Order after video of brother threatening he would 'salughter her'

Woman granted Protection Order after video of brother threatening he would 'salughter her'

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

The woman said that her brother doesn’t know her fiancé.
Man who slapped son (8) over toileting issues jailed for one year and eight months

Man who slapped son (8) over toileting issues jailed for one year and eight months

Thu, 19 Feb, 2026

A man who slapped his eight-year-old son over toileting issues eight years ago has been jailed for one year and eight months
Husband jailed for pouring pot of boiling water over head of sleeping wife

Husband jailed for pouring pot of boiling water over head of sleeping wife

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

Jackie Twomey (59) had gone up to bed after a night out, only to be woken from her sleep when her husband Noel emptied a pot of boiling water on top of her
Housing crisis worsening violence against women, group says

Housing crisis worsening violence against women, group says

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

The NWC is calling for stronger legal protections that would allow women and children in abusive situations to remain safely in the family home, and for perpetrators to be removed instead.
Mayo man who subjected partner to years of abuse and 'mental torture' is jailed

Mayo man who subjected partner to years of abuse and 'mental torture' is jailed

Mon, 26 Jan, 2026

Aspiring photographer Mark White (54) would “fly into a rage” and be “frothing at the mouth” over minor matters such as his partner using the wrong cooking oil or not having clean socks ready for him, the Central Criminal Court heard.
'Abuse doesn’t take a Christmas break': Women’s Aid expects 60 helpline calls a day

'Abuse doesn’t take a Christmas break': Women’s Aid expects 60 helpline calls a day

Thu, 25 Dec, 2025

The domestic abuse charity said victims do everything they can to get through the holiday period.
69% increase in people jailed for breaching domestic abuse orders

69% increase in people jailed for breaching domestic abuse orders

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025

In 2024, 167 people were imprisoned for breaching a domestic violence order, an increase of 69 per cent.
Man (20s) jailed for coercive control and threats to publish intimate images without consent

Man (20s) jailed for coercive control and threats to publish intimate images without consent

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

The 24-year-old man also threatened to publish intimate images of the then 20-year-old woman, and at one point, when she managed to move out of the house eight months later, he sent her almost 5,000 text messages over a four-day period
Domestic violence refuge opens in Dublin

Domestic violence refuge opens in Dublin

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

The state's gender based violence agency, Cuan, has funded the refurbishment of the building and will support operational costs
Daughter of man pushed to death by his partner upset by leniency of sentence

Daughter of man pushed to death by his partner upset by leniency of sentence

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Karen Ryan told RTÉ radio’s Oliver Callan show that she had been suspicious of the circumstances surrounding her father’s death as there had been a history of domestic violence by Hertova
'I am a man, this is embarrassing': Man weeps as he tells court his wife hit him

'I am a man, this is embarrassing': Man weeps as he tells court his wife hit him

Tue, 01 Jul, 2025

The man said that his partner struck him while he was in bed and also engages in name-calling.
Therapist in 'total fear' of ex-client who he had 'intimate' relationship with, court hears

Therapist in 'total fear' of ex-client who he had 'intimate' relationship with, court hears

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025

Judge Gabbett said that in order for him to grant a protection order in the case, the therapist must confirm that he was in an intimate relationship with the woman.
Domestic violence charity calls for 'joined-up thinking' to support victims

Domestic violence charity calls for 'joined-up thinking' to support victims

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

David Hall of Sonas said there needed to be a coordinated and victim-centred response to domestic violence
Justice Minister ‘surprised’ at lack of public register for criminal convictions

Justice Minister ‘surprised’ at lack of public register for criminal convictions

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Jim O'Callaghan said it was ‘incomprehensible’ that there was no system to publish information about people convicted of serious offences
Jail for husband who raised fist to wife evening before assault trial

Jail for husband who raised fist to wife evening before assault trial

Wed, 15 Jan, 2025

The stay-at-home father, who is in his 50s and moved to Ireland in recent years, pleaded guilty on Wednesday at Dublin District Court to breaching a protection order last September, which had a “harrowing” effect on his terrified wife
Women experiencing domestic abuse try to 'hold everything together' over Christmas

Women experiencing domestic abuse try to 'hold everything together' over Christmas

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024

The chief executive of Women's Aid said Christmas can be an "incredibly challenging" time for victims of domestic abuse, as it creates a kind of "pressure cooker environment".
Followers of McGregor with 'misogynistic' masculinity show work needed on victim blaming

Followers of McGregor with 'misogynistic' masculinity show work needed on victim blaming

Sun, 08 Dec, 2024

The chief executive of Women's Aid said high-profile rape cases like Nikita Hand's can be encouraging for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual abuse, but added that there is "backlash that comes with it".
57% say they could obtain cocaine within 24 hours if they wanted - survey

57% say they could obtain cocaine within 24 hours if they wanted - survey

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Survey shows far more Irish people (46%) believe the illicit drugs problem has got worse in recent years than believe it has eased (12%)
Man jailed for hitting his wife in the face with suitcase in front of their children

Man jailed for hitting his wife in the face with suitcase in front of their children

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

The 44-year-old Dublin man, who can't be named to protect his victim's anonymity, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm in August 2020
Age, childhood trauma, and addiction are major factors leading to criminality

Age, childhood trauma, and addiction are major factors leading to criminality

Tue, 08 Oct, 2024

Dr Sharon Lambert of UCC said the factors which lead to criminality are consistent across the world
Domestic abuse survivor urges other women to seek justice

Domestic abuse survivor urges other women to seek justice

Fri, 27 Sep, 2024

Three women have been murdered in Northern Ireland in the last month, taking the total to 30 women and girls killed by men from 2019.
Domestic violence protection orders increase by 25% in five years – court report

Domestic violence protection orders increase by 25% in five years – court report

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

The court service annual report analyses trends across all court jurisdictions in Ireland.
Gardaí called to average of 130 incidents of domestic violence each day in first quarter of 2024

Gardaí called to average of 130 incidents of domestic violence each day in first quarter of 2024

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

New crime figures reveal that gardaí responded to calls to attend the scene of a domestic violence incident on 11,675 occasions during the first three months of this year.
Three members of Defence Forces dismissed due to domestic or sexual violence

Three members of Defence Forces dismissed due to domestic or sexual violence

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

One member was dismissed in 2017 for a sexual offence while another was dismissed in 2023 for domestic violence.
Calls to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reach highest level recorded

Calls to Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reach highest level recorded

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

The DRCC received over 18,600 contacts last year
'I thought to myself that this was the end of me': Man jailed for attack on wife in family home

'I thought to myself that this was the end of me': Man jailed for attack on wife in family home

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

The court heard the man spat at his wife, grabbed her by the hair and pinned her on the ground with his knee on her neck during the assault
Man challenges gardaí's policy of refusing bail in domestic violence order cases

Man challenges gardaí's policy of refusing bail in domestic violence order cases

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

The man, who cannot be identified for legal reasons. claims that he was arrested by gardaí and charged with an offence contrary to the 2018 Domestic Violence Act.
Increased jail time for man who beat, imprisoned and threatened to kill former partner

Increased jail time for man who beat, imprisoned and threatened to kill former partner

Tue, 14 May, 2024

The Director of Public Prosecutions appealed the man's sentences on the grounds it was unduly lenient
'A monster in our home': Wife of ex-garda tells of abuse 'horror' over 12-year period

'A monster in our home': Wife of ex-garda tells of abuse 'horror' over 12-year period

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Mark Doyle (38) admitted five counts of assault causing harm to Meav Doyle and two counts of assaulting two of her sons causing them harm
Number of refuge spaces falls short of international convention

Number of refuge spaces falls short of international convention

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, opened a new domestic violence agency, Cuan, on Friday.
Man jailed for beating mother of his child while under protection order

Man jailed for beating mother of his child while under protection order

Wed, 21 Feb, 2024

The 35-year-old Dublin man pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to assault causing harm and breaches of a protection order
Women's Aid launch Valentine's pop-up to highlight signs of intimate relationship abuse

Women's Aid launch Valentine's pop-up to highlight signs of intimate relationship abuse

Wed, 14 Feb, 2024

The Too Into You campaign will run from Valentine's Day to International Women's Day on March 8th
At least 20 gardaí charged and convicted for criminal offences in past four years

At least 20 gardaí charged and convicted for criminal offences in past four years

Wed, 24 Jan, 2024

They said that twelve members had been convicted of either careless driving or drunk driving in the period between January 2020 and November 22nd last year.
Domestic violence victims entitled to five days leave from work

Domestic violence victims entitled to five days leave from work

Mon, 27 Nov, 2023

Statutory Domestic Violence Leave will provide up to five days fully paid absence annually to employees impacted by domestic violence.

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