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Samaritans Ireland welcomes decrease in the number of deaths by suicide in the Republic of Ireland

Samaritans Ireland today welcomed provisional statistics showing a decrease in the number of deaths by suicide in the Republic of Ireland.

• 31st May 2019
• Press release
• Ireland

Samaritans volunteers in Ireland answer almost 3 million calls over five years of freephone 116 123

Cindy O’Shea, Samaritans Irish Regional Director, said this ongoing financial backing from the industry will ensure anyone who need emotional support can continue to call Samaritans for free for another five years.

• 1st April 2019
• Press release
• Ireland

Samaritans in Ireland marking the longest day of the year

Samaritans branches across Ireland are marking the Longest Night of the year this Friday by reminding people that they are available during their darkest hours.

• 20th December 2018
• Press release
• Ireland

One in three people who call Samaritans are lonely or feel isolated

One in three people who pick up the phone to call Samaritans disclose they are lonely or feel isolated, according to new research* released today.

• 19th September 2018
• Press release
• Ireland

Samaritans in Ireland to reach more people in need of emotional support through new email

Young people urged to contact [email protected] as charity reveals 626,000 calls answered in 2017.

• 7th March 2018
• Ireland

Suicide rates twice as high in deprived areas

Samaritans releases a report linking inequality with a higher risk of suicide

• 6th March 2017
• Ireland

Samaritans Ireland responds to one call for help every minute in last year

Phone providers extend support for free helpline as one million calls received since inception

• 15th December 2015
• Ireland

Free to call Samaritans Ireland

• 25th March 2014
• Ireland