Offaly Rugby Star Tackles Misogyny

Tullamore's Jordan Conroy is dedicated to teaching the younger generation.

A retired Offaly rugby star is using his platform to tackle the growing rate of violence against women. 

Offaly's Jordan Conroy is working towards new tv shows to identify misogyny in Ireland and show examples of respect to younger generations. 

He has a documentary series on RTÉ Player called ‘Man Up’ where a crew of 10 boys from different backgrounds decipher what makes a man in a modern world. 

Over 32,000 contacts were made to Women's Aid last year, the highest number in its 50 year history. 

The former Irish International Sevens Rugby Player says it's vital to teach young people respect as they are the adults of the future: 

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