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Man charged as seventh woman killed this year in Ireland

Published 15:46 7 Jul 2026 BST

Aoife Moore

Man charged as seventh woman killed this year in Ireland

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Women's Aid say the number of women killed violently in Ireland in 2026 so far is the same as last year.

A 72 year-old man has been charged with the murder of his wife in Portlaoise on Sunday.

Adina Raluca Constantin who was aged in her 50s, died after Gardai were called to an apartment in the town around 12:30 in the afternoon.

Eugen Constantin, of Lakeshore House, Church Street in Portlaoise, was brought before Portlaoise District Court on Tuesday morning.

Mr Constantin was remanded in custody to Cloverhill Prison and is due to appear in court again on 13 July via video link.

Ms Constantin was originally from Romania and had been living in Ireland for the last 15 years, working in a medical clinic in Portlaoise.

Constantin is the seventh woman to be killed in the Republic of Ireland this year.

Women's Aid say the number of women killed violently in Ireland in 2026 so far is same as total for last year.

Speaking on Tuesday, Sarah Benson, CEO of Women’s Aid said:

"We are thinking today of Adina Costantin, and her loved ones, colleagues and community. Prevention of all domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is crucial and urgent.

“Violence, abuse, and even at its extremes, death, are still a reality for many women living in Ireland. After the devastating murder of Ashling Murphy in 2022, Ireland said never again. But Ireland has not lived up to that promise.

"Since then, 39 women have died violently in Ireland. That is 39 women with lives, dreams, family, friends and communities.

"Since we started the Women’s Aid Femicide Watch in 1996, 285 women have died violently in Ireland. Every death is an outrage. An absolute tragic loss of life resulting in utter heartache and trauma for those left behind."

Support is available on the Women's Aid 24-Hour National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900, or go to womensaid.ie to use the Instant Message Service or for more information on domestic violence and abuse.