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Female Councillors Report Harassing Calls from Private Numbers
Female councillors, particularly in Kerry, continue to report receiving unsettling and sinister calls from private numbers. They believe these calls are intended to intimidate them.
5 Aug, 06:00 — 5 Aug, 17:29
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irish-independent12h ago
Female Kerry councillors targeted by ‘weirdo’ in sinister campaign -‘It is to intimidate us’
An unidentified male rang one councillor 27 times, contacting more than 70 councillors nationwide
By Sinead Kelleher
Read full article →the-journal50m ago
'He knows where I live': Female councillors continue to report 'unsettling' calls from private number
The Association of Irish Local Government said they estimate that around 80 female councillors have been subjected to the calls in recent weeks.
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First report: irish-independent · 5 Aug, 06:00|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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