Ireland

Samaritans provides 24-hour emotional support to anyone experiencing distress, despair or suicidal thought. Established in Ireland in 1962, there are now twenty Samaritans branches across the island of Ireland with almost 2,000 active volunteers. In 2007, Samaritans supported over 315,000 dialogue contacts.

Volunteer with Samaritans in Ireland

Interested in volunteering? Call 1890 200 091 (ROI) or 08705 62 72 82 (NI) or volunteer online

Latest News

Samaritans fear suicide increase due to economic crisis

Samaritans is urging anyone in emotional distress to seek 24-hour confidential support this Christmas and throughout the coming year.

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Kilkenny Samaritans open new shop

Hurling legend Brian Cody, Manager of Kilkenny Senior Hurling Team took time out to open Kilkenny Samaritans new shop on 8^th December.  The new shop on Kierans Street is to raise funds for Kilkenny Samaritans new branch premises which is currently undergoing renovation.  Despite the recession, the shop has been very busy and is very popular with locals and visitors alike. The shop is open 10am-5pm Monday-Sunday.

Kilkenny Samaritans are currently the GAA’s Charity of the Year.

Former Ireland, Leinster and Toulouse Rugby player Trevor Brennan supports Samaritans.

“Everyone needs to understand how important is to express their feelings, not let the pressure build up.  There is nothing weak about asking for help, it’s a show of strength. In sport you learn to cope with pressure: you get help to learn techniques and skills to cope with intense pressure and you learn the importance of talking to your team – mates - so you understand each other better.”

“We can all do this in our lives as well – never be afraid to look for help – remember Samaritans are there 24:7 if you have something on your mind – and you need to talk to someone.”

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Recent Events

24:7

24:7 is Samaritans national fundraising day – chosen to reflect the 24 hour availability of our help lines. Samaritans branches across Ireland will be hosting garden parties and summer events to raise funds to maintain and improve these services.

Find out more about 24:7 in Ireland

Support Samaritans Ireland

Samaritans Ireland relies heavily on public donations to maintain the service. If you are able, please help us today:

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Details of other organisations working in the area of suicide reduction in Ireland

View the Statistics from Samaritans in Ireland

For more information on Samaritans Ireland please contact:
Suzanne Costello, Director, Samaritans Ireland