Bereavement Support for Men and Women in Ireland.
A supportive community of people who understand what it means to lose a spouse or partner.
Supporting widowed people in Ireland since 2009
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Established in January 2009 to provide support and practical information for people in Ireland who have lost a husband, wife, or life partner.
Widows, widowers, and bereaved partners from across Ireland sharing experiences, asking questions, and supporting one another through bereavement.
Messages shared by members supporting one another, asking questions, and talking honestly about life after the death of a partner.
About us
A Community of Support
Widow.ie was founded in 2009 by Laois woman Colette Byrne after the loss of her husband. Since then it has grown into a national online community where widows, widowers and bereaved partners in Ireland can find information and speak with others who have experienced the same loss.
The community is supported by volunteer moderators who have also been bereaved. In 2018, Widow.ie received national recognition when it was honoured with a People of the Year Award for supporting widowed people in Ireland.
Widow.ie is independent, not a charity, and membership of the community is free.
Recent Blog Posts
November Remembrance Masses in Ireland
How parish communities remember loved ones and support bereaved families
November remembrance Masses in Ireland are a long-standing parish tradition that brings communities together to honour those who have died. Each year, many churches hold a special Mass for parishioners who died during the previous twelve months.
For widows, widowers and...
Budget 2027 Widow’s Pension Increase: New Rates and Payment Dates
Budget 2027 Widow's Pension Increase: Rates and Dates
The Budget 2027 widow's pension increase will give people receiving the maximum Bereaved Partner's (Contributory) Pension an extra €10 per week from January 2027. There will also be increases to Fuel Allowance, the Living Alone Increase and Child Support Payments.
Budget 2027 was...
Colm Hayes on Grief, Loneliness and the Everyday Reality of Losing...
When Irish broadcaster Colm Hayes sat down with Muireann O'Connell for the first episode of RIP.ie's new podcast series, Parting Words, he spoke about his wife Anne with the kind of honesty that is rare in public life.
Anne died in September 2025, after six years of living with metastatic...
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Government Commits to Five-Year Rule for Cancer Survivors
Today is Daffodil Day, the Irish Cancer Society's annual fundraising day, and the Government has this morning confirmed plans to reduce the waiting period for cancer survivors applying for mortgage protection insurance from seven years to five. Tánaiste Simon Harris and Minister...
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Finding your way through grief, one day at a time
If you are asking whether grief gets easier, you are probably in the thick of it right now. And the fact that you are asking at all tells me you are ready to hold onto a little hope. Somewhere in...
First Months After Losing a Husband: What to Expect and How...
Just Getting Through the Day Is Enough
The first months after losing a husband can feel overwhelming. Days blur. Simple tasks feel like too much. Nothing feels settled, and life can seem to have changed beyond recognition almost overnight.
This is not unusual, even though it may feel deeply personal and...
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