Established in Ireland in 1962, there are now 20 Samaritans branches across Ireland with more than 2,000 active volunteers.
About Samaritans in Ireland
Established in Ireland in 1962, there are now 20 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
Suicide statistics and trends for the UK and Republic of Ireland.
News in Ireland
View all newsSamaritans Ireland calls on new Government to place mental health & wellbeing at centre of its health & social policy
3rd July 2020
Samaritans Ireland will provide emotional support services for virtual Pride 2020
18th June 2020
Men’s Health Awareness Week: Samaritans Ireland calls for a National Plan on Men’s Mental Health