Established in Ireland in 1961, there are now 21 Samaritans branches across Ireland with more than 2,000 active volunteers.
About Samaritans in Ireland
Established in Ireland in 1961, there are now 21 Samaritans branches across Ireland with more than 2,000 active volunteers.
Media Guidelines in Ireland
Suicide prevention is everybody’s business and requires coordinated action by all parts of society. Samaritans provides a forum where expertise and knowledge on all aspects of suicidology can be shared.
Suicide facts and figures
We're the only organisation collating suicide data for all UK nations and the Republic of Ireland. Read our key findings and trends by age, gender and region, and download our annual Suicide Statistics Report.