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
Samaritans’ media guidelines for reporting suicide and online resources reinforce industry codes of practice, supporting the highest standards of coverage of suicide.
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.
News in Ireland
View all newsSamaritans Ireland welcomes publication of the Online Safety and Media Regulation Bill (OSMR)
24th January 2022
Samaritans there for callers this Christmas as landmarks light up for Longest Night
20th December 2021
Feelings of loneliness and isolation on the rise at Christmas, according to Samaritans Ireland
7th December 2021