THE death of a child is often seen as the ultimate tragedy, says a bereavement counsellor who has dealt with many families left devastated by such a loss.

HIGH rates of murder, suicide and road deaths in Irelamd are putting pressure on bereavement counselling services that have to cope with increased demand, an expert said.

GIVEN Ireland’s depressingly high rates of murder,

JANUARY 15, 1995, is a date indelibly etched into Frank Cormican’s memory.