Counselling service will be in place ‘as long as necessary’

A COUNSELLING service has been set up in Dunmore East to help those who have been bereaved as a result of the sinking of the Pere Charles almost two weeks ago.

Accredited counsellors are available on a daily basis at the Ocean Hotel in the seaside town from noon to 4pm to offer support, information or bereavement counselling.

The service was established last Saturday and will be in place as long as necessary, according to the Health Service Executive (HSE), which set up the facility.