# international women's day

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# abuse claims

Jane Fonda reveals she was raped and sexually abused as a child

The 79-year-old actress did not reveal who was responsible for the abuse.

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Mar 3rd 2017, 8:20 PM

# bic for her

This company was sent pens 'designed for women' and their response was excellent

What about them makes them ‘for women’, you ask? Well… They’re purple.

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Mar 9th 2016, 7:29 AM

# fighting women

This amazing mural of 1916 women just appeared in Dublin city centre

It shows three women who were all involved in the Rising.

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Mar 8th 2016, 11:16 PM

# hon the gals

14 things that make Irish gals so bloody brilliant

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Mar 8th 2016, 9:37 PM

# insta crushes

19 sound Irish women you should be following on Instagram

Brighten up your Instagram timeline with these gals.

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Mar 8th 2016, 6:34 PM

# women in business

'Success shouldn't be a dirty word for women'

Some of Ireland’s most successful businesswomen gathered today in Dublin to share their experiences.

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Mar 8th 2016, 6:30 PM

# festi-gals

Here's what Ireland's 2016 summer festivals would look like without the men

Um… a little bare.

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Mar 8th 2016, 3:15 PM

# hon the gals

17 Irish women who are absolutely killing it

Just some of the many, many legends this island has produced.

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Mar 8th 2016, 11:43 AM

# winners

Two Irish authors make the longlist for top book award

Lisa McInerney and Anne Enright have been named alongside Kate Atkinson and Elizabeth Strout.

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Mar 8th 2016, 9:39 AM

# international women's day

QUIZ: How much do you know about Irish women's history?

Take our quiz to find out.

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Mar 8th 2016, 6:30 AM

# destresser drinks

Women warned of dangers of 'bottomless Prosecco brunches'

Alcohol Action Ireland is calling on women to examine their drinking habits.

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Mar 8th 2016, 6:03 AM

# Easter Rising

Here's why you'll see these women on buses all over Ireland

They were snipers, cooks and doctors during the 1916 Rising.

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Mar 7th 2016, 3:15 PM

Voices

Women often undersell their experience and capabilities, while men don't think twice about it

Eoghan McDermott writes that organisations need to do more to close the gender gap in the workforce.

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Mar 7th 2016, 8:00 AM

# november 19th

Here is why everyone is tweeting about November 19th

Hint: it’s to do with International Women’s Day.

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Mar 8th 2015, 4:12 PM

# international women's day

10 little ways you can celebrate International Women's Day

Watch Stephanie Roche’s goal and listen to Beyoncé.

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Mar 8th 2015, 12:26 PM

# come on na mban

13 Irish women who are completely kicking ass

Here come the girls, girls, girls, girls-girls…

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Mar 8th 2015, 9:30 AM

# mind the gap

Irish men are still being paid a whole lot more than Irish women

We’re nowhere near the worst country in Europe from that point of view though

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Mar 6th 2015, 4:27 PM

# BURQAS

Photos: Men in burqas say 'Don't tell women what to wear, keep your eyes away'

They organised the march ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8.

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Mar 5th 2015, 10:18 PM

# india's daughter

Indian government questions how interview with bus rapist was shown on BBC

Police say the film could cause public disorder.

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Mar 4th 2015, 12:26 PM

# What about us?

Men, your day has finally come

International Men’s Day!

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Nov 19th 2014, 8:49 AM

# Domestic Violence

Domestic violence register 'would help protect victims' in Ireland

The call comes after a scheme known as Clare’s Law was introduced in the UK at the weekend.

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Mar 10th 2014, 8:10 AM

# Girl Power

International Women's Day protest takes place in Dublin

The protest took place outside the Central Bank this afternoon.

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Mar 8th 2014, 4:29 PM

Voices

Column: Today let's celebrate, recognise, and show solidarity with the women and girls

The 8th March each year marks International Women’s Day. It is a time for us to recognise the women and girls of this world who are living in poverty and vulnerability due to gender discrimination, says Bernadette Crawford.

Mar 8th 2014, 2:00 PM

# What about us?

Brilliant Tweeter responds to every lad asking about International Men's Day

He’s doing all the hard work so we don’t have to.

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Mar 8th 2014, 12:42 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should there be a gender quota in general elections?

Today on International Women’s Day, we want to know if you think this is the right approach.

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Mar 8th 2014, 10:37 AM

# Girl Power

Make a day of International Women’s Day

A protest and soapbox event is due to take place in Dublin today.

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Mar 8th 2014, 8:15 AM

# women's day

"Women are under-represented": The show bringing gender balance to the Irish arts

Sinead O’Connor, Margaretta D’Arcy and Alice Maher are all set to feature on a one-off edition of Imeall on TG4, which strives for gender-balance on all is shows.

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Mar 6th 2014, 7:30 AM

Voices

Column: More power for women will benefit everyone

Significant advances in the fight against poverty and hunger – as well as a reduction in gender-based violence – could be achieved by giving more power to women, writes Jim Clarken.

Mar 8th 2013, 7:00 PM

# women's day

Fear of reporting sexual assaults is 'shameful indictment', says Higgins

On International Women’s Day, the President tells an audience at Áras an Úachtaráin that Ireland must support assault victims more.

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Mar 8th 2013, 6:47 PM

# Power Rankings

From Katie to Sonia: Here's Ireland's top ever sportswomen

From All Stars and Olympians to inspirational captains and cross country champions – these ladies have done Ireland proud.

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Mar 8th 2013, 2:43 PM

# Christine Lagarde

IMF open to extending repayment date on Ireland's €19bn bailout loans

Christine Lagarde says the IMF has an “open mind” about allowing Ireland to defer its repayments if it helps end the bailout.

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Mar 8th 2013, 11:22 AM

# but when is?...

Hey guys, it's in November

International Men’s Day, that is.

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Mar 8th 2013, 10:39 AM

# women's day

One in five company directors is a woman (and she's most likely to be called Mary)

Figures show that number of female directors has increased by 14 per cent since the start of the recession – but over half of all Irish PLCs have no women sitting on their boards.

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Mar 8th 2013, 6:30 AM

Voices

Column: The majority of care givers are women, but it shouldn't be prescribed upon us

Traditional gender roles serve as prescriptive claims about how girls and women should act. There are greater choices for both men and women now, so we need to reconcile our competing demands, writes Margaret O’Keefe.

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Mar 7th 2013, 7:00 PM

Voices

Column: Why is it cringeworthy to get behind a cause?

There seems to be a trend towards stigmatising protesters, writes TheJournal.ie columnist Lisa McInerney. What are we afraid of? The Bono effect?

Mar 12th 2012, 7:30 AM

# Germany

Germany's biggest-selling daily abandons front page nudes

To mark International Women’s Day, Bild gives its female staff the day off – and decides to scrap its front-page topless models, something it’s only ever done a few times before.

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Mar 9th 2012, 12:31 PM