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Samaritans in Ireland answer a call every minute as research shows it's a lifeline for many
Samaritans volunteers across the island of Ireland answered more than 60 calls every hour last year, as new research revealed it is the only form of support for over half of callers.
- 21st May 2025
- Press release
- News story
- Blog
- Ireland
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Samaritans seeking Night Owl volunteers across Ireland
We've launched a volunteer recruitment campaign to encourage Night Owls to get involved and help change people’s lives.
- 7th March 2025
- Press release
- Ireland
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Samaritans caller urges others to reach out for hep this Christmas
Samaritans caller Róisín has urged others reach out for support this Christmas, describing how she went from ‘surviving to thriving’ after just one phone call.
- 22nd December 2024
- Press release
- Ireland
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Samaritans' Longest Night 2024: Thank you for lighting up green
Landmarks, public buildings, and companies joined a national campaign to raise awareness of Samaritans in Ireland this Christmas.
- 21st December 2024
- Press release
- Ireland
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Mark's story: 'I'm walking 100,000 steps on December 21st to support Samaritans'
On the longest night of the year, Mark from Dublin takes on an epic challenge to support Samaritans.
- 21st December 2024
- Blog
- Ireland
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Samaritans announce Key Priorities for Ireland's 34ᵗʰ Programme for Government
In the formation of the next government, Samaritans Ireland calls on policymakers to deliver action on combatting loneliness, championing the wellbeing of moderators, and using responsible language.
- 6th December 2024
- Blog
- Ireland
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Kate's story: "I'm so happy I reached out for help. I felt like I wasn’t alone anymore."
Kate from Meath says calling Samaritans gave her hope during a difficult time with her mental health.
- 29th November 2024
- Blog
- Ireland
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The Fulton Collective launch hopeful Christmas single to support Samaritans
The Fulton Collective release new single, Heartland, to support Samaritans Ireland this Christmas.
- 28th November 2024
- Blog
- Ireland