Established in Ireland in 1962, there are now 21 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.