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Samaritans volunteers answer 1,000 calls a day as services expand with new site opening in Monaghan
SMore than 1,500 volunteers in Ireland answered almost 350,000 calls for help, providing 70,000 hours of emotional support over the course of the year.
- 20th May 2026
- News story
- Blog
- Press release
- Ireland
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Laura Woods putting her best paw forward for Samaritans
Laura Woods, and her dog Chloe, supporting Samaritans' Walkies for Wellbeing, supported by Village Vets
- 1st October 2025
- Press release
- Ireland
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Cathal's story: "Calling Samaritan helped me to move forward"
This Samaritans Awareness Day, former caller Cathal shares how calling Samaritans two years ago made a big difference at a tough time.
- 23rd July 2025
- Blog
- Ireland
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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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Golf Ireland announce Samaritans Ireland as an official Community Partner to support mental wellbeing
This collaboration will help raise awareness about Samaritans’ 24-hour helpline and spotlight golf’s positive impact on overall wellbeing.
- 22nd January 2025
- 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