Kilkenny taxi drivers lauded for saving 45 suicidal people

A group of taxi drivers in Kilkenny are being hailed as heroes after it was revealed their Taxi Watch initiative has saved the lives of 45 people since the end of last year.

Kilkenny taxi drivers lauded for saving 45 suicidal people

The suicide prevention project was set up by Callan man Derek Devoy in November after he witnessed three people attempting to take their own lives in Kilkenny City.

Two of these incidents happened on the same night, mere hours apart.

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