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Charlie Bird praises ‘incredible’ Kilkenny campaigner and friend Vicky Phelan

Veteran broadcaster Charlie Bird said Kilkenny cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan was his Samaritan – as he described her as an “incredible human being”. Ms Phelan, who died on Monday, eight years after being diagnosed with cervical cancer, ...

16 Nov 2022 at 17:33

National News

Buildings to be lit up green for mental health on longest night of the year

Dozens of Irish heritage sites and buildings are to be lit up in green on Wednesday to raise awareness of a free mental health phoneline ahead of the Christmas period. The campaign, organised by mental health charity Samaritans, coincides with ...

21 Dec 2022 at 08:33

Whats on

Samaritans are coming to Carlow - Volunteers needed!

As part of Talk To Us month branches across Ireland will mark Samaritans awareness day on Sunday July 24, one of the most important days in the charity’s calender, to help spread the message that volunteers are available to listen to anyone ...

13 Jul 2022 at 12:33

Local News

Midlands Samaritans tell callers ‘we’re here for you this Christmas’

Athlone and Midlands Samaritans are reminding those in need that their helpline will be open during their darkest hours if they are lonely or struggling to cope this Christmas. Volunteers on the 24-hour helpline answered almost 35,000 ...

13 Dec 2022 at 13:33

Only small change needed to make big change in suicide prevention – Samaritans

Renewing suicide prevention funding in England would cost less than a loaf of bread per person and must be pledged in the autumn statement next week, Samaritans has urged. The organisation said it wanted to send a message to ...

15 Nov 2023 at 14:12

Police sergeant ‘harsh’ but not a racist bully, inquest hears

A trainee police officer said he did not believe his sergeant was a bullying racist and thought he was struggling because he was not cut out to be a policeman, an inquest heard. Anugrah Abraham, 21, from Bury, Greater ...

10 Oct 2024 at 16:05

Local News

Athlone and Midlands Samaritans play major role in supporting nation’s mental health

VOLUNTEERS from Athlone and Midlands Samaritans played a major part in supporting the nation’s mental health last year as figure show calls to the helpline rose. The Samaritans Ireland Impact Report for 2022 was ...

01 Nov 2023 at 20:33

Local News

Samaritans celebrates volunteers answering calls of hope during the festive period

This winter, Samaritans in Northern Ireland is shining a light on the incredible dedication of its volunteers, who selflessly give up their time to support those in crisis. As the weather turns colder and the ...

25 Nov 2024 at 17:33

Local News

Derry to light up green in support of local charity campaigns

The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Sandra Duffy, today voiced her support for two important charity campaigns taking place on Wednesday 21st December, as Council buildings were illuminated in green ...

20 Dec 2022 at 20:33

Football

Pep Guardiola insists no intent to ‘make light’ of self harm in nose-cut comment

Pep Guardiola has insisted he did not want to make light of issues of self harm after comments about a cut on his nose on Tuesday night. The Manchester City boss was spotted with the scratch during the ...

27 Nov 2024 at 11:53

Shirley Ballas: I’m shocked by number of families telling me of suicide loss

Shirley Ballas says she is “shocked” by the number of fans who approach her and explain that they have also lost family members to suicide. The Strictly Come Dancing judge, 64, whose brother took his ...

09 Sept 2024 at 13:45

Local News

Don't be alone this New Year! . . . Reach out for help and support over the festive period

While Christmas may offer a welcome distraction for many people, for others Christmas is a tough and lonely time of year - especially those living alone or those who are sick or grieving. This ...

29 Dec 2022 at 19:33

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