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

Up to 100 sites are expected to take part, including the Rock of Cashel, Bunratty Castle, Kilkenny Castle, Cork City Hall and county council offices

<p>Landmarks nationwide will be illuminated in green to remind those in need that help is always available. </p>

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Landmarks to turn green as part of Samaritans event

<p>The first meeting of the Belfast branch of the Samaritans in the chapter house of St Anne’s Cathedral in 1961. Picture: Belfast Samaritans/PA</p>

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Oldest Samaritans branch in Ireland marks 60 years

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Samaritans volunteer completes 9,500km Irish walking tour

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Samaritans introduce new safeguarding measures amid reports of volunteers meeting vulnerable callers for sex

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Samaritans report a 'growing issue of loneliness and isolation' due to Covid-19

Three million calls made to Samaritans over last five years

Samaritans volunteers have listened to almost three million calls over the last five years.

Mon, 01 Apr, 2019

Samaritans organising candlelight vigils to highlight supports available over Christmas

Candlelight vigils will be held across the country on Friday to raise awareness of support available for those experiencing dark times over the Christmas period.

Tue, 18 Dec, 2018

Samaritans launch 'Big Listen' campaign at train stations

The Samaritans are launching a new campaign to encourage more open discussion of mental health issues.

Tue, 24 Jul, 2018

Samaritan volunteers thrilled by invite to palace

Three Samaritans volunteers from Ireland, including a self-confessed “royal watcher”, have been invited to Buckingham Palace.

Fri, 18 May, 2018

Samaritans launches new 24-hour email address

Samaritans is today launching a new email address in a bid to reach more people who need support.

Wed, 07 Mar, 2018

Samaritans to listen for more than 12,500 hours this Christmas

Samaritans volunteers in branches across Ireland will take part in a series of events on December 21 st to mark the shortest day of the year and highlight Samaritans’ 24/7 service in the run-up to the festive season and beyond.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2017

Give the gift of listening this Christmas, Samaritans say

The Samaritans are encouraging us all to give the gift of listening this Christmas.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2017

Samaritans volunteers reach out to communities for annual 'Talk To Us' campaign

Volunteers for Samaritans will be out across the country today as part of their annual Talk To Us campaign.

Mon, 24 Jul, 2017

Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

Phone helpline charity the Samaritans has warned that inequality is driving people to suicide.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

Phone helpline charity the Samaritans has warned that inequality is driving people to suicide.

Mon, 06 Mar, 2017

Samaritans receive most calls on Mondays, answering over 600,000 in last 12 months

The Samaritans answered 639,652 calls for help over the last 12 months via telephone, text message, email and through face-to-face visits to branches nationwide.

Thu, 15 Dec, 2016

Samaritans urge people to ‘shush’ and to listen to others

A leading suicide prevention charity is challenging people to become better listeners.

Thu, 07 Jul, 2016

Suicide rate among women on the increase, warns charity

The rate of female suicide in Ireland increased by 14.7% in the year 2013 to 2014, according to the Samaritans annual report.

Mon, 23 May, 2016

More people reaching out since Samaritans helpline became free

The number of calls to the Samaritans helpline has more than doubled since the phone number became free.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

Waterford woman searches for good Samaritans over the airwaves

Waterford woman Sinead has taken to the airwaves to track down two good Samaritans who helped her mother after a nasty fall in Waterford city during the week.

Fri, 29 Jan, 2016

Samaritans freephone service answered a call every minute in past 12 months

The Samaritans' latest figures show that the charity answered a phone call every single minute in the last year.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

25% feel they have no-one to talk to

A quarter of Irish people still feel lonely and isolated and and believe they have no one to speak to about their problems, according to a survey by the Samaritans.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2015

Public urged to use only trusted suicide services

National office urges people to have ‘healthy scepticism’ to services as sector unregulated

Thu, 20 Feb, 2014

Samaritans

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

Landmarks to turn green as part of Samaritans event

Oldest Samaritans branch in Ireland marks 60 years

Samaritans volunteer completes 9,500km Irish walking tour

Samaritans introduce new safeguarding measures amid reports of volunteers meeting vulnerable callers for sex

Samaritans report a 'growing issue of loneliness and isolation' due to Covid-19

Three million calls made to Samaritans over last five years

Samaritans organising candlelight vigils to highlight supports available over Christmas

Samaritans launch 'Big Listen' campaign at train stations

Samaritan volunteers thrilled by invite to palace

Samaritans launches new 24-hour email address

Samaritans to listen for more than 12,500 hours this Christmas

Give the gift of listening this Christmas, Samaritans say

Samaritans volunteers reach out to communities for annual 'Talk To Us' campaign

Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

Samaritans receive most calls on Mondays, answering over 600,000 in last 12 months

Samaritans urge people to ‘shush’ and to listen to others

Suicide rate among women on the increase, warns charity

More people reaching out since Samaritans helpline became free

Waterford woman searches for good Samaritans over the airwaves

Samaritans freephone service answered a call every minute in past 12 months

25% feel they have no-one to talk to

Public urged to use only trusted suicide services

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

Landmarks to turn green as part of Samaritans event

Oldest Samaritans branch in Ireland marks 60 years

Samaritans volunteer completes 9,500km Irish walking tour

Samaritans introduce new safeguarding measures amid reports of volunteers meeting vulnerable callers for sex

Samaritans report a 'growing issue of loneliness and isolation' due to Covid-19

Three million calls made to Samaritans over last five years

Samaritans organising candlelight vigils to highlight supports available over Christmas

Samaritans launch 'Big Listen' campaign at train stations

Samaritan volunteers thrilled by invite to palace

Samaritans launches new 24-hour email address

Samaritans to listen for more than 12,500 hours this Christmas

Give the gift of listening this Christmas, Samaritans say

Samaritans volunteers reach out to communities for annual 'Talk To Us' campaign

Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

Samaritans: Inequality is driving people to suicide

Samaritans receive most calls on Mondays, answering over 600,000 in last 12 months

Samaritans urge people to ‘shush’ and to listen to others

Suicide rate among women on the increase, warns charity

More people reaching out since Samaritans helpline became free

Waterford woman searches for good Samaritans over the airwaves

Samaritans freephone service answered a call every minute in past 12 months

25% feel they have no-one to talk to

Public urged to use only trusted suicide services

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Mick Clifford

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