Referrals to Limerick grief centre for children double this year

The Children's Grief Centre in Limerick has received drawings and a model for its new building and centre. Pictured from left: Theresa Kavanagh, senior support worker; Phil Mortell, board chairman; Sr Helen Culhane, director; Ailish Drake, architect; Jonathan Harper, project manager; and Conor Hourigan, Drake Hourigan Architects. Picture: Liam Burke/Press 22

The number of children being referred to the grief centre in Limerick has doubled this year, with Covid-19 having an impact on how children are coping with bereavement or the separation of their parents.

Director of the only children’s grief centre in the country, Sister Helen Culhane said the pandemic was taking its toll on children and families impacted by bereavement and loss or separation and divorce.