The number of women and families seeking refuge from domestic abuse is increasing.
Saoirse Women's refuge, which has services in Wicklow and Dublin, took in 89 families in 2019 including 172 children.
It had to turn away more than 287 people in 2018 due to the number of victims using its services.
Acting CEO of Saoirse Ellen O’Malley- Dunlop said the figures for this year are worrying and that their services are at full capacity.
Rain Warning In Place For Wicklow.
Status Yellow rain warnings has been issued for Wicklow, with spells of heavy rain forecast.
Invite Issued To Minister For Heritage To Visit Glen Of The Downs.
Social Democrat TD for Wicklow, Jennifer Whitmore, has formally invited the Minister of State for Biodiversity and Heritage, Minister Christopher O’Sullivan, to visit the Glen of the Downs Nature Reserve
Wicklow Students Shine in Children’s Art Competition
Nine young artists from Wicklow have been recognised among Ireland’s most talented in the 71st Texaco Children’s Art Competition, one of the country’s longest-running and most celebrated art contests.
Three People In Court Over William Moorehouse Death In Bray.
Three people have been charged in connection with the death of a man in Co. Wicklow earlier this year.
Army Device Found In Wicklow Discovered In Carlow Home.
A potentially explosive device, used in military operations, has been recovered in Carlow.
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