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Crime Victims Helpline Reports 15% Increase

admin October 12, 2021

The national Crime Victims Helpline (CVH) launched its 2020 Annual Report today detailing a 15% increase in contacts compared to 2019. CVH recorded over 5,170 contacts over the free helpline 116 006, text, email, and post. Michele Puckhaber, Executive Director of the…

Lifeline 06 – 01 – 2020 Nora Gibbons

George Mulcahy January 7, 2020

Lakshmy is joined by Nora Gibbons. Nora is an expert and activist in domestic violence. The theme of conversation will be the hidden high incidents of domestic violence during festive times.

Northside Today 25/03/19 Emma Reidy, Manager of Aoibhnes

admin March 25, 2019

Emma Reidy manager of “Aoibhnes”, the Women’s Shelter in Coolock is in studio with Adrianne to discuss the work done by them there at Aoibhnes. Also in light of recent events nationally she discusses the work of “Women’s Aid” ( The domestic violence support service and helpline…

Community Radio News Desk – Domestic Violence Against Men with Andrea McDermott (AMEN)

admin January 28, 2019

A 2005 study suggested that in the region of 88,000 men and 213,000 women in Ireland have been severely abused by a partner at some point in their lives. Today, I spoke to Andrea Mc Dermott from the organisation Amen, which is…

Northside Today: COSC “What Would You Do”

admin October 3, 2018

On this edition of Northside Today: Marion Walsh, Executive Director, COSC The National Office for the prevention of Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence talks about their campaign “What Would You Do”.

Lifeline: 12-02-2018

admin February 12, 2018

On this edition of Lifeline: Lakshmy talks with Jill a survivor of domestic abuse.

Encore 7th January 2018

George Mulcahy January 8, 2018

Encore is Near FM’s highlights of the week programme and on this weeks edition John Healy is joined on Northside Today by Eilis Barry, Chief Executive at FLAC where they chat about the abolishment of the financial contribution for civil legal aid…

FLAC interview 03/01/2018

admin January 4, 2018

John Healy talks to FLAC Chief Executive, Eilis Barry about the decision to abolish the financial contribution requirement for people affected by domestic violence, on Near FM’s Northside Today. 03/01/2017

FLAC; UN Recommendations on Domestic Violence

admin March 16, 2017

John Healy Talks to Ciaran Finlay from FLAC who gives us an update on the recent recommendations from the UN on Domestic Violence in Ireland, on Near FM’s Northside Today. 15/03/2017 www.flac.ie Advice Line;1890 350 250

Northside Today : Interview with Orla Gilroy, Daisy House 5 Dec ’16

admin December 5, 2016

Orla Gilroy, Daisy House speaks to Donie Tarrant about their work with Homeless Woman and Domestic Violence against Women

Panel Discussion ‘Stop Violence Against Women’

admin November 26, 2015

The 25th November is the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women and it is the start date for the 16 days of action campaign, against domestic violence. As part of Near FM’s contribution to the campaign we will have a…

Lifeline Ogo with Tandi

admin February 10, 2015

Ogo chatting with Tandi a domestic violence survivor. On what women should do if they are facing domestic violence.