Data shows high rates of suicide in Cork, Kerry, and Limerick

Munster has some of the highest rates of suicide, according to the latest figures published by the National Office for Suicide Prevention.

Provisional data contained in the NOSP’s latest annual report shows Limerick City, Cork City, Kerry, and Wexford recorded the highest suicide rates over the period 2011-2013.

The highest rate in the State was in Limerick City, where there were 21.1 deaths per 100,000 population — almost twice the national average of 11.4 deaths per 100,000.