Episode 12: Women Rising-Voices from the Collective

In this special episode of ***Women Rising-Voices from the Collective***, we hear the inspiring stories of women whose lives have been shaped by their involvement with The Women's Collective Ireland and Ronanstown Women's Collective. Host Róisín Egan sits down with **Saoirse De Búrca**, **Fiona Dowd**, and **Margaret McLoughlin** to explore themes of resilience, achievement, confidence, belonging, and the power of community. From finding your voice and taking your space in the world, to overcoming challenges and celebrating personal growth, their stories are both moving and empowering. The episode concludes with **Sinéad Mahon**, Coordinator of Ronanstown Women's Collective, who reflects on the transformative impact of collaboration, partnership, and supporting women to realise their full potential. These are honest conversations about courage, connection and what becomes possible when women support women. **Please note:** This episode contains discussion of sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised. Information on support services can be found below. **Women's Collective Ronanstown:** [ronanstown@womenscollective.ie](mailto:ronanstown@womenscollective.ie) or call 087 398 1477 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ Women's Collective Ireland Empowering grassroots women. Email: [info@womenscollective.ie](mailto:info@womenscollective.ie)  Phone: 089 603 1656 Charity Number: CHY 16690 Registered Charities Number:  20060688 Company Number:  400554 Registered Office: Unit 12, Block 1, Weaver Court, Neilstown Road, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ Fiona Dowd : @thelegacycoachireland Founder of The Legacy Way \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ **Women's Aid National Freephone Helpline** 📞 1800 341 900 (24 hours, 7 days a week) 🌐 www.womensaid.ie Confidential support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse and coercive control Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ **Safe Ireland** 📞 1800 341 900 (24 hours, 7 days a week) 🌐 www.safeireland.ie National network of domestic violence services and refuges across Ireland\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ **Dublin Rape Crisis Centre National 24-Hour Helpline** 📞 1800 77 8888 🌐 www.drcc.ie Free and confidential support for anyone affected by sexual violence, abuse, assault, or harassment. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ **Samaritans Ireland**      Freephone 116 123     -  24/7confidential, non-judgmental support via phone. Email: [⁠jo@samaritans.ie⁠](mailto:jo@samaritans.ie) Website: ⁠samaritans.ie⁠ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**Al-Anon Family Groups** 📞 01 873 2699 🌐 www.al-anonuk.org.uk**Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Ireland** 📞 01 842 0700 🌐 www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie**HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline** 📞 1800 459 459 🌐 www.drugs.ie **Pieta House**     Freephone 1800 247 247 or Text HELP to51444    - Support for people in suicidal distress, self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide.   Email: [⁠info@pieta.ie⁠](mailto:info@pieta.ie) Website: ⁠pieta.ie⁠ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ **Text About It**   Text HELLO to 50808 (anytime) - 24/7 anonymous messaging service for emotional or mental health crisis. Website: ⁠textaboutit.ie⁠ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ **Your Mental Health Information Line (HSE) -** Freephone 1800 111 888 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ **AWARE** www.aware.ie  - Free talking therapy (CBT, counselling) \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\__ **Mental Health Ireland** Phone: [⁠01 284 1166⁠](tel:+35312841166) Email: [⁠info@mentalhealthireland.ie⁠](mailto:info@mentalhealthireland.ie) Website: ⁠mentalhealthireland.ie⁠ **National Organisations & Supports** **Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy** Website — information & resources to find support nationwide **www.adultliteracyforlife.ie** **National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA)** Freephone: 1800 20 20 65 They offer help with reading, writing, spelling, everyday maths, using technology etc.**www.NALA.ie**