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Does sport lead to a spike in domestic violence?
8 minutes Posted Jun 10, 2026 at 2:19 pm.
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As the World Cup kicks off tomorrow, it is worth bearing in mind that research consistently shows a spike in domestic abuse against women during major football tournaments…

Joining Seán to discuss this is Karol Balfe, CEO of Action Aid Ireland, who has been conveying her thoughts in the Journal.