Samaritans Ireland appeals for donations; ALONE welcomes banking supports for elderly

Major and minor fundraising events have been cancelled and curtailed, while volunteering and other efforts are restricted due to physical distancing.

The charity like many others has seen its fundraising severely disrupted by the Covid-19 outbreak. File picture.

Samaritans Ireland has appealed for donations to help ensure its volunteers can continue to support people struggling to cope.

The charity, like many others in Ireland, has been badly hit during the coronavirus outbreak.