Men's Aid Ireland

09/03/2026

Men’s Aid Clinical Manager Andrea Mc Dermott and Trinity College Associate Professor Melissa Corbally were honoured to attend the first ever Male Victims of Domestic Abuse conference in the John Moores University Liverpool, “Working together to create a positive future for male survivors of domestic abuse”. The day was organised by the wonderful Paul Lavelle Foundation.
Speakers on the day included: Professor Ben Hine, Dr Elizabeth Bates, Mark Brooks OBE,
Along with a powerful and emotional talk from survivor Richard Spencer.
Paul Lavelle Foundation Brooks OBE Melissa Corbally McDermott Ben Hine Elizabeth Bates The ManKind Initiative Spencer

09/03/2026

Our support group for male victims of Domestic Violence and Coercive Control takes place once a month in Navan and Dublin. This safe and confidential space offers understanding and support for those who have a shared trauma of living with Domestic Violence and Coercive Control.

To be referred to our group support, please contact our helpline directly on 01 554 3811 or email hello@mensaid.ie

Please note: Places are limited and, a waiting list may apply.

08/03/2026

On International Women’s Day 2026, Men’s Aid Ireland proudly acknowledges and supports this important day.

We recognise the strength, resilience and contribution of women across every part of society, and we acknowledge the many women working every day to build a safer, fairer and more equal world.

Today is an opportunity to celebrate progress, reflect on the challenges that remain, and stand together in support of dignity, equality, safety and respect for all.

04/03/2026

Men's Aid provide Court Support Clinics in Dublin, Louth, Galway and recently in Meath with Trim court. To make an appointment with our Court Support Workers please contact the helpline on 01 554 3811.

If you are a victim of Domestic Violence and need support, please call the Men's Aid Helpline on 015543811 or email hello@mensaid.ie

04/03/2026

Wishing Mary McDermott every good wish on her retirement.

As CEO of Safe Ireland, Mary has made an exceptional contribution to Ireland’s domestic, sexual and gender-based violence sector.

Her work has consistently highlighted the vital link between personal and social change, strengthening supports for survivors and championing frontline community-based services.

Thank you, Mary, for your leadership, integrity and lifelong commitment to building a safer, more compassionate Ireland.

03/03/2026

Counselling is a collaborative practice based on respect and understanding. Men's Aid counsellors listen to you, encourage you to open up and work through your experiences and emotions, and may ask questions that can challenge the way you think. Counsellors are non-judgemental and are not there to offer advice but to help you find ways of coping. Even a small donation can make a major impact in someones healing journey.

To donate you can scan the QR Code or go to https://www.mensaid.ie/donate/ and click on donate. Thank you!
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27/02/2026

Honoured and proud to have our Family Law Court Support officer( at Dolphin House , Dublin) participate in a first side chat with Court staff and NGO teams attached to the Court. Many questions around his work supporting Victims of Domestic Violence over the last 5 years , over 2200. Big thanks to the Civic Society Forum at the Courts Service who continue to inspire us all with their determined dedication to making the Victim central to all our engagements. With special thanks to Maura Howe, Pauline Redmond, Emer Darcy, Oonagh Mc Philips, Patrick Brennan and Carly Justin.

If you are a victim of Domestic Violence and need support, please call the Men's Aid Helpline on 015543811 or email hello@mensaid.ie

26/02/2026

Men's Aid Ireland CEO Shane Kelly, Clinical Director Andrea McDermott and Court Support Manager Daithí Cronin held a very productive and constructive meeting on Wednesday February 25, with Chief Superintendent Gerard Roche Galway Garda Division, Inspector Georgina Lohan. Responsibility for Domestic Abuse Galway Garda Division and D/Sergeant Trevor Shannon. Divisional Protective Services Unit at Garda North Western Regional HQ, Renmore, Galway. Department of Justice Ireland Jim O'Callaghan TD Cuan Agency Ireland Men's Aid Ireland An Garda Síochána Galway Bay FM

25/02/2026

Men's Aid were delighted to take part in the Courts Service Civic Society Forum who held an event for local advocacy groups in Dundalk on 20th February. The event was to understand what the Court experience is like for the people we represent and how they can be improved. There was also be an opportunity to hear from the Courts Service management team, about the modernisation programme and the progress which is being made in this area.

Thank you to all involved in helping make the court experience a little easier and a little less anxious for victims of Domestic Violence and Coercive Control.

If you are a victim of Domestic Violence and need support, please call the Men's Aid Helpline on 015543811 or email hello@mensaid.ie

24/02/2026

Men's Aid Ireland would like to take the time to congratulate and celebrate the work of our two counsellors Sandra and Joyce. They are valued colleagues and we commend the work they do through their counselling and support group. They have recently started in the new role of Directors of Counselling; we look forward to the expansion and improvements that they will bring with this new role.

If you are a victim of Domestic Violence and need support, please call the Men's Aid Helpline on 015543811 or email hello@mensaid.ie

23/02/2026

Men's Aid is in the process of upgrading and expanding the reach of our promotional material with new leaflets and cards. For any request for the new material please send a request to hello@mensaid.ie. While we are taking steps to upgrade the materials we provide to services and service users, we would like to note our website will be updated in the near future.

If you need support, please call the Men's Aid Helpline on 015543811 or email hello@mensaid.ie.

10/02/2026