Plans for a new 12-unit refuge and auxiliary building for Co. Meath have been approved for an investment of €8.9 million by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services has been approved for a Capital Assistance Scheme Stage 2 grant which will fund the construction of a new purpose built 12-unit accommodation refuge in Navan, as well as a designated children’s playroom, counselling rooms, offices and an outdoor area.

We are asking General Election candidates in Co. Meath to recognise violence against women has its root cause in gender inequality. We urge candidates to commit to advancing gender equality at all levels in Ireland including addressing economic, care and representative inequity and funding a public model of childcare.

Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services has launched its annual Christmas Appeal, asking the community in Meath to support women and children affected by domestic violence across the county. We are so grateful for the generosity of families, communities and businesses across Meath who give each year. While our staff salaries are funded by the State, donations and grants help us provide counselling, play therapy, activities for families and maintain our refuge building.

A new pilot project, Zero Tolerance Meath, launches today and aims to build capacity to prevent Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) in County Meath. Over the next three years, this project will use a community-led approach to prevent and respond to DSGBV, hoping to create a safer community for all women and girls. The project is led by Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services, with funding from CUAN, and is being evaluated by Maynooth University.

Today, 20th September 2024, Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Service launch a new report entitled ‘No Safety Net: The Cost of Survival’ detailing the impact of flexible cash payments to women survivors of domestic violence over the past four years.

Today Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services launches it’s 2023 Annual Report, detailing a 41% increase in women and children staying in refuge in compared to the previous year. Frances Haworth has been announced today as the new CEO of Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Service.

Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services launch a new podcast series, 'Close to Home: Conversations about Domestic Violence' with host Elaine Keogh and recorded at The Podcast Studio Dublin.

Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services met on 16th May 2024 with a number of MEP candidates for Midlands North West to share challenges facing women and children affected by domestic violence, including a lack of financial resources and suitable housing.

A past board member and long-time volunteer with Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services, Aidan Weldon, has been awarded the Go Purple ‘Community Champion Award 2024’.

Today marks the launch of Go Purple Day, which is taking place on Friday 3rd May2024. Go Purple Day is the national Domestic Violence awareness campaign which consolidates community partnerships between Domestic Violence Services and An Garda Síochána.

Meath Women's Refuge & Support Services have now opened recruitment for two new roles for Safe Communities: Zero Tolerance Meath, a new and innovative pilot project which will help inform how Ireland can move towards a whole of society response to preventing gender-based violence.

Chat directly with one of our trained staff about any questions or concerns you may have in relation to your relationship, domestic violence and abuse. Webchat is now available on our website 11am-1pm Monday-Friday.

Domestic Violence Service Providers in Dublin, Kildare, Meath and Louth took part in a one-day census on the 29th of February 2024 to demonstrate the considerable and continued demand for their services and the reality facing women and children experiencing domestic abuse in Ireland.

Attending the launch, Sinead Smith, CEO, Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services, said: “Having a central agency responsible for a unified response to address domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a long overdue and important development for Ireland."

Meath Women’s Refuge & Support Services are the latest charity to partner with Leinster Rugby for the 2023/24 season and will work with the club for the month of January.