When will women be able to walk through the world without fear of violence? This is the question that haunts us all. On December 1, 2024, Vanessa O’Callaghan was brutally assaulted as she left a soup kitchen in Cork City. The 36-year-old mother of three succumbed to her injuries three days later, leaving behind grieving…
Domestic Violence Does Not Discriminate – A Society Failing Women and Children Eight-year-old Malika Noor Al Katib tragically lost her life after trying to protect her mother during a violent altercation in New Ross, Wexford. Malika, in her innocence and bravery, stepped between her mother and an alleged assailant, believing her presence could shield her…
Family and community await answers as Gardaí detain long-standing person of interest, reigniting hope for justice in the unsolved disappearance of JoJo Dullard. JoJo Dullard’s disappearance nearly three decades ago left a deep wound in her family and community, one that has festered in the uncertainty and heartbreak of not knowing what happened to…
Male Violence Claims Another Life: Community Mourns the Tragic Death of Daena Walsh A young woman who died in suspicious circumstances in an incident at an apartment in Midleton, Co Cork, yesterday, has been named locally as Daena Walsh. The 27-year-old mother of two was found suffering from several suspected stab wounds in…
Elaine O’Hara: Remembering Her Light Beyond the Darkness Elaine O’Hara was a woman whose life was tragically cut short, but today, her family hopes she can finally rest in peace. Elaine, born on March 17, 1976, was a dedicated childcare worker from Dublin, Ireland. She was known for her caring nature and her desire…
A 23-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Kathryn Parton, a 34-year-old woman who was found with severe head injuries at her home in east Belfast on May 15. Ms. Parton, affectionately known as Kat, was discovered by her father, who had grown concerned after not hearing from her for several…
The community of Dundalk was left in shock and mourning following a brutal attack that claimed the life of Patricia “Pat” Muckian, an 81-year-old pensioner. The horrific incident occurred at the Glenwood Estate, where Ms. Muckian was attending a tea party in celebration of her sister-in-law Mairead’s 75th birthday. On Monday, May 13th, ten…
In a bustling New York bar, amidst a crowd of people on a Saturday night, one would assume safety is a given. Yet, the recent stabbing of Sarah McNally, an Irishwoman living in New York, shattered that illusion. In a horrific act of violence, Sarah was attacked by her boyfriend, right in the presence…
Claire Collins, was just 51 years old when she was murdered. Her story serves as another pervasive and devastating impact of domestic violence on families. Claire, not only lost her own life but left behind two shattered daughters and a grandchild who will never have the opportunity to know their grandmother. The ripple effect of…
Kirsty Ward’s life came to a tragic end when her body was discovered by hotel staff at the Hotel Magnolia in Salou. Local police were alerted to a disturbance, leading to the shocking revelation. The incident occurred earlier this month, causing deep sorrow and distress for Kirsty’s loved ones. Following the discovery, Kirsty’s body…