Northern Ireland’s Hidden Pandemic of Domestic Violence

Breaking the Silence: Tackling Northern Ireland’s Hidden Crisis of Domestic Violence Domestic violence in Northern Ireland has reached alarming levels, resembling a hidden pandemic that cannot be ignored. Despite its devastating impact, society often fails to treat violence against women within intimate relationships with the seriousness it warrants. Why is it that women’s murders in…

Fertility, Trauma & the Journey to Parenthood with Fertility Expert Helena Tubridy

Breaking the Silence – The Emotional Toll of Fertility Issues Fertility issues is more than just a medical journey, it’s an emotional, psychological, and societal challenge that millions face, yet few openly discuss. The road to parenthood can be filled with obstacles, heartbreak, and hope, but too often, these struggles are minimised or swept under…

What We Ignore in Workplaces Fuels Violence Everywhere – It’s Time for Zero Tolerance

Workplace Abuse – The Silent Contributor to Society’s Violence Epidemic   Ignoring abuse in workplaces daily is a significant contributory factor to the ongoing epidemic of violence across society, particularly domestic abuse. The continuous acceptance of intimate partner violence behind closed doors is reflected in our tolerance of abusive behaviours in professional settings.   Think…

#HerNameIs Paula Canty

Two Days Into 2025, Another Woman Lost to Violence   The New Year was barely underway when a devastating and preventable tragedy shattered the community of Mallow, Co. Cork.   On Friday morning, January 3, Paula Canty, a 31-year-old woman, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in her rented flat. Two days into 2025, while…