Ireland has ranked in the top 10 for rates of violence against women in Europe.
Almost 20% of Irish women have experienced physical violence or threats, compared to the EU average of 13%.
A new survey of European countries has placed Ireland 6th for the rate of violence against women.
The Offaly Domestic Violence Support Service says it had just under 300 people call for its facilities, including 35 men.
Chief executive of the ODVSS, Anne Clarke, says Irish people can be slower to come forward about being abused:
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