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HSE launches new home testing kit for sexually transmitted infections

A new online service will allow people in Ireland to test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at home for free. Launched by the HSE Sexual Health and Crisis Pregnancy Programme (SHCPP) yesterday (October 4), people aged 17 years and older can ...

05 Oct 2022 at 10:52

National News

Number of sexual offences rises to highest in a decade, gardai say

Last year saw the highest number of recorded incidents of sexual offences in almost a decade, as the number of sex crimes continues to rise in Ireland, figures have shown. Between 2019 and 2021, 80% of victims of sexual offences were women and 69% ...

23 Sept 2022 at 12:25

Crime & Court

Donegal man appears in court on six sex assault charges

A Donegal man has been charged with six counts of alleged sexual assault. The man, aged in his sixties, appeared at Letterkenny District Court. The man cannot be named for legal reasons in order to protect the identity of the alleged victim in ...

22 Mar 2022 at 18:29

Crime & Court

Donegal man faces trial on six sexual assault charges

A Donegal man in his 60s will stand trial on six counts of sexual assault. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Letterkenny District Court. Garda Eugene Organ gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the accused. ...

25 Apr 2022 at 20:00

Local News

Rape Crisis Centre looks for funding as case numbers rise

An increase in sexual violence in the community, a bigger demand for its services coupled with a lack of funding has left Donegal Rape Crisis Centre struggling to sustain the level of support their clients desperately need. To this end and ...

02 Jun 2022 at 22:14

Crime & Court

Man sent to Central Criminal Court after alleged rape in Donegal

A man in his 30s has been forwarded to stand trial for an alleged rape in County Donegal. The man appeared for a brief hearing at Letterkenny District Court this week. Garda Halligan gave evidence of serving a book of evidence on the man, ...

05 Apr 2022 at 19:34

Donegal MD

Term “child pornography” is “outdated and completely incorrect” says Donegal Senator

Donegal Independent Senator Eileen Flynn said the phrase “child pornography” is “outdated and completely incorrect”, as she introduced a bill to replace the phrase in Irish legislation with “child sexual exploitation material”. Senator ...

03 Feb 2022 at 14:51

Local News

Donegal man jailed at Central Criminal Court for sexual abuse of his niece

A Donegal man who was a teenager when he carried out four years of sexual abuse on his young niece has been jailed for three and a half years. The 30-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, pleaded ...

14 Oct 2022 at 17:37

Crime & Court

Donegal man before court on 36 counts of alleged sexual assault

A Donegal man has appeared before Ballyshannon court on foot of dozens of counts of alleged sexual assault. A total of 36 charges were brought against the accused on dates ranging from November 1, 1991 and June 30, 1992. A ...

04 Dec 2022 at 12:52

Donegal MD

Sexual crime in Donegal rises by 50 per cent

There has been a significant rise in sexual crime in Donegal in the last year. Instances of sexual crime, including rape, have seen a 50 per cent increase in 2021. As a result of the increased volume of reports, a burden ...

03 Dec 2021 at 17:37

National News

Campaign launched to help end campus sexual harassment

A campaign has been launched to raise awareness about consent to help end sexual harassment on third level campuses. Consent is about respect. Simple as❗️@TheUSI, @IUAofficial, @hea_irl & @THEA_Irl have come together ...

20 Sept 2021 at 15:45

Crime & Court

Paddy McCourt appears in court charged with sexual assault

Derry City Football Club's technical football director has appeared at Magistrate's Court charged with sexual assault on a female. Patrick McCourt, 38, of Wheatfield Court, Muff in County Donegal was charged with ...

23 Feb 2022 at 16:24

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