Natasha O'Brien
Natasha O'Brien is a courageous woman from Limerick who gained public attention after she confronted a man making homophobic slurs while walking home from work. After being violently attacked in response, O'Brien channeled her anger into activism, speaking at protests and engaging with the media. Her relentless pursuit of justice led to a two-year jail sentence for her attacker, Cathal Crotty, after his suspended sentence was overturned.
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Recent news mentions
Natasha O’Brien, who was physically assaulted on a Limerick street by then-soldier Cathal Crotty in 2022, spoke about her experience and the justice system.
Survivors of violence push back against victim blaming – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-20
Natasha O’Brien spoke out after she was brutally assaulted in Limerick in 2022, leading to a national outcry.
Moving insight into brutal personal experience that became a national lightning rod – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-26
Natasha O’Brien speaks out against bullying and advocates for justice after her own traumatic experiences.
Being bullied in school made me determined to speak up for others – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-25Natasha O’Brien was violently assaulted on a street in Limerick, in a random attack that left her bleeding and unconscious.
The Bear returns, and the other best new shows to watch on RTÉ, Disney+, and Netflix this week – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-22
Natasha O’Brien was a victim of a brutal physical assault by Cathal Crotty.
‘Not everyone has to be sent to jail’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-04
Natasha O’Brien is mentioned alongside Aisling Murphy in the context of violence against women.
fabhalscéal don ré seo? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-24
Natasha O'Brien was attacked after confronting a man making a homophobic slur.
The women I am celebrating on this International Women’s Day are those in a rage – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
