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Local TD 'appalled' as children suffering with their mental health put into adult EDs

The figures also show that the number of children in those departments has increased in the HSE region of Dublin and the Midlands, from 289 in 2023 to 296 in 2024.

Jun 20, 2025 17:40

Documentary highlights difficulties faced by young Travellers

The documentary, 'Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost', which was produced by Cavan man Alan Bradley, aired last night on RTÉ One.

Nov 28, 2023 17:13

National bereavement support charity hosting special local event today

HUGG is hosting an event in Roscommon today aimed at helping those impacted by loss

Aug 12, 2023 09:23

Suicide bereavement charity call for volunteers to help establish Roscommon group

HUGG is hosting a special event in Roscommon tomorrow aimed at helping those impacted.

Aug 11, 2023 15:53

Lack of HSE funding resulting in missed opportunities for local mental health charity

A lack of funding from the HSE is preventing North West Stop from expanding services according to the group's chair.

May 30, 2023 17:33

Longford man calls for more conversations on mental health

A Longford man is exploring 30 counties in November to raise funds for suicide prevention and to remember his younger brother

Nov 24, 2021 16:54

Significant increase in calls to childline over self harm issues

The ISPCC is highlighting the issue to the Oireachtas today.

Oct 20, 2021 09:31

"Eden can't die in vain"- Family issues appeal for new laws to tackle bullying

His family have decided to speak out and share their pain almost a month after his tragic death.

Oct 19, 2021 17:59

LISTEN: Local family devastated by son's suicide call for action to tackle online bullying

His family have spoken to Joe Finnegan in a very moving interview aired on Shannonside FM this morning.

Oct 19, 2021 15:18

Local men to mark World Suicide Prevention day with fundraising beard shave

The local men will raise money for Athlone and Midlands Samaritans as part of the fundraising event.

Sep 10, 2021 17:25

Suspected double murder and suicide in Kerry

The tragedy was discovered in the Kerry village yesterday evening

Sep 8, 2021 07:31

Cork murder-suicide inquest hears how victim was afraid of father and brother

The fatal incident occurred last October on a farm in north Cork.

Aug 4, 2021 13:14

Woman who lost sons and husband in Cork murder-suicide dies following illness

Anne passed away today just months after the north Cork tragedy shocked the country

Apr 7, 2021 13:36

Local suicide prevention service urging people not to be afraid to ask if someone needs help

Suicide prevention services in the Shannonside NorthernSound region are urging people not to miss an opportunity to ask someone if they need help. Every year,

Sep 10, 2020 16:47

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