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Samaritans has marked 10 years as the GAA's mental health partner
The GAA and Samaritans are urging players, coaches, and supporters to reach out for help if they are struggling to cope.
- 6th September 2024
- Press release
- Ireland
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Nathan's story: "When hope felt lost, I called"
Nathan's reason for taking on a 24-Hour Challenge for Samaritans is deeply personal.
- 16th July 2024
- Blog
- Ireland
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Samaritans in Ireland answer 5 Million calls during 10 years of freephone
Samaritans volunteers across Ireland have answered more than five million calls since the helpline number became free to call 10 years ago.
- 16th May 2024
- Press release
- News story
- Blog
- Ireland
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Ashling's story: "Running a marathon is a great opportunity to do something for a good cause!"
Inspired by a family member, Ashling from Cork is running a marathon to fundraise for Samaritans.
- 21st March 2024
- Blog
- Ireland
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Samaritans Ireland pays tribute to friend and supporter Charlie Bird
Samaritans volunteers across Ireland are heartbroken by the news that its supporter and friend Charlie Bird has passed away.
- Ireland
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Rita's story: "If I hadn't called Samaritans..."
Mum-of-one Rita hopes that talking about her experience as a Samaritans caller will reduce stigma and encourage other people to reach out when they’re struggling.
- 19th February 2024
- Blog
- Ireland
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Samaritans' Longest Night: Buildings across Ireland to light up green | Samaritans Ireland
Hundreds of corporate and landmark buildings will light up green to show their support for Samaritans this December 21st.
- 20th November 2023
- News story
- Press release
- Blog
- Ireland
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Stigma of self-harm impacts on everyday life - Samaritans Ireland research
New research from Samaritans Ireland has found the stigma towards people who self-harm can impact on their ability to rent an apartment, find a job or enter a new relationship.
- 30th March 2023
- Press release
- Ireland