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Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!This is a special episode because it features the mother of our beloved Cian Sullivan. Marie Sullivan is the founder of ShareJoy, a charity she created her much adored daughter Arwen died by suicide. She joined me to tell us about Arwen and how she inspired ShareJoy, as well as why she believes it's important to talk about suicide.ShareJoy is an initiative that promotes the love for sustainable, preloved fashions while raising money in aid of mental health charities. To date it has raised over 60k.Check out the full range of clothes and accessories available on sharejoy.ie all proceeds go to Pieta House. They currently have a wide range of designer bags (new and preloved) available to buy. And you can get your hands on a Prada bag for only 10 euro in a raffle which launches today.Donate 10 euro on www.sharejoy.ie/donate by 31st May, follow and tag @sharejoy_ie and you could be in for a chance to win. All proceeds go to Pieta House. Best of luck!If you're struggling with suicidal ideation, please contact the Samaritans on 116123, or Pieta on 1800 247247. You can also contact Pieta's therapists by texting HELP to 51444.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of this week, the Pat Kenny Show have been looking at the mental health impact on a young person or child who loses a parent to suicide.To give some advice and guidance on how to navigate a tragedy like this, Pat is joined by Dr Joanne Fortune, Psychotherapist and author. Joanna has worked with children impacted by the death of parent by suicide, adults who lost a parent to suicide as children and parents who have had a partner take their own life.If any of the content in this interview has effected you please reach out to the Samaritans on 116123 or Pieta House on 1800 247 247.The Losing a Parent to Suicide series on the Pat Kenny Show is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine and Produced by Pat Kenny Show Senior Producer and one of this year's fellows, Claire Darmody.

As we continue our series losing a parent to suicide, Pat speaks to Michelle McMullan, Michelle lost her dad Liam to suicide, 30 years ago when he was only 48 years old and Michelle was only 15, she shares the story of how that loss shaped her life. This series is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for mental health journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine and produced by our Senior Producer and one of this years fellows Claire Darmody. If you have been impacted by any of the content of this interview or series you can contact the Samaritans on 116123 or Pieta House on 1800 247247.

The hugely-successful Grammy-nominated Irish songwriter chats about always being focused on a career in music, the success of her song ‘The Vow', suffering for years with endometriosis and being an ambassador for Darkness Into Light for Pieta House Helpline: www.endometriosis.ie Pieta House: www.darknessintolight.ie

Disclaimer: The views and experiences shared in this episode are those of the guest. Any opinions expressed are personal and do not represent the views of this podcast. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode, I speak with Joe Loughnane from Galway about the heartbreaking loss of his brother, Adam Loughnane, who died by suicide just weeks ago. Joe shares Adam's story, years of trauma, the weight of a pending court case, and his desperate attempts to seek help in the hours before his death. His powerful words shed light on the impact of abuse, the failings of the mental health system, and the need for real change.If you are struggling, you are not alone. Support is available:Pieta House – 1800 247 247 / Text HELP to 51444Samaritans Ireland – 116 123 (24/7 free helpline)Aware (for depression & anxiety) – 1800 80 48 48Your Mental Health (HSE Support) – Call 50808 or visit yourmentalhealth.iePlease reach out if you need help.

Aidan Loughnane joins us this week for an episode you truly won't be able to switch off. Aidan has a very emotional & traumatic story & bravely opens up about it in this episode; How he worked through the loss of his brother to become the man he is today. Have you ever wondered how to navigate mental health battles while in a relationship? How to help a loved one struggling? Can you keep healing & find love?Aidan speaks about how he used to act with women & the journey he went through to become the man he is today, married & deeply in love with his beautiful wife, the 'catalyst for change' in his life. If you were affected by any of the topics in this episode please see helpful contacts below:Pieta House 24 Hour Crisis Helpline: 1800 247 247 Pieta House Textline: Text 'HELP' to 51444Follow Aidan on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/runningwithaidan/?hl=enFollow Aidan on TikTok here:https://www.tiktok.com/@runningwithaidan?lang=enFollow Nathalie on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/nathalielennon_/?hl=enFollow Nathalie on TikTok here:https://www.tiktok.com/@nathalielennon?lang=en

Charities in the MidWest are hailing a "game changing" funding boost from one of Clare's largest employers. To mark the 35th anniversary of Shannon Aerospace, diaspora of past and present employees are raising funds for vital local services ahead of a reunion event later this month. Shannon Aerospace was established by Lufthansa and Swissair in 1990 and the Aircraft Maintenance Company, which has employed over 3,000 people since then is now owned by Atlantic Aviation. Many of the former employees are now leaders in the aviation industry themseleves and as a way of giving back on their 35th anniversary, they've chosen to support five local charities and have smashed their initial target of €150,000. Organising Committee Chairperson and CEO of Shannon Technical Services Ben Whelan says the reunion is a chance to have fun and give back. John Lyons is PRO of Bunratty Marine Search and Rescue, which is one of beneficiaries and he says it's a gamechanger for their service. Shannon Aviation Museum, Pieta House, Limerick Suicide Watch and Milford Hospice are the other chosen charities. Milford Hospice plans to use the latest funds to upgrade their vehicle fleet and call-ball systems. Fundraising Manager Ann-Marie Hayes says such initiatives have also helped them to significantly improve their satellite hub in Ennis.

Content Warning: Welcome to a very special and emotional episode of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast as we celebrate our one-year anniversary and kick off 2025 with a powerful, inspiring installment!

This week, I explore Avicii's passing through the lens of immigrant entrepreneurship in Ireland. PIeta House: https://www.pieta.ie/Migrant Rights Centre: https://www.mrci.ie/Jigsaw (Youth Mental Health): https://jigsaw.ie/Mental Health Links: https://bit.ly/MentalHealthLinksJoeie Support the PodcastShare your thoughts on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A reminder is being issued to people in Clare that mental health supports are "for everybody" as the New Year approaches. An EU-wide study conducted this year found that 20% of Irish people feel lonely more or all of the time which is the highest rate in Europe, with the average being just 13%. The HSE is advising those who are encountering emotional issues in any form over this period to contact their local GP, mental health team, Shannondoc at 0818 123 500, Pieta House at 1800 247 247, Samaritans at 116 123, or any other mental health charity. Suicide Prevention Resource Officer with HSE Midwest Mick Collins says you don't need to be in crisis to seek out someone to talk to.

Stephanie Manahan, Chief Executive of Pieta House, on actor Paul Mescal auctioning some of his clothes in aid of Pieta House.

It's been suggested a lingering "macho" culture is keeping men in Clare from talking about their emotions. Newly-published statistics show Clare had the highest rate of suicide of any county last year, with males making up four fifths of those who died by suicide here. In 2023, a total of 302 people lost their lives as a result of suicide. Of these, a staggering 77% were male. In Clare alone, 25 people died by suicide last year which is the highest figure per capita and the third-highest overall after Dublin and Cork. Chairperson of Clare Suicide Bereavement Support Dan O'Connor says although this must be taken seriously, he hopes with the right supports in place, it will soon level out. Of the 25 people who fell victim to suicide here in 2023, 20 were males which accounts for four fifths of the county's total. This is the highest figure for male suicide in Clare since records began. Despite progress, it's often argued that a stigma still exists around discussing mental health as a male. Director of Clare Samaritans Pat White claims a key goal of organisations such as his own is encouraging men to feel more comfortable in opening up. Volunteer with Clare Suicide Bereavement Support Ciara Flynn says whether dealing with the grief of losing one through suicide or trying to manage other emotional distress, talking always helps. Clare Samaritans can be contacted at 065 116 123 while Pieta House can be reached at 1800 247 247, and 087 369 8315 is the number to get in touch with Clare Suicide Bereavement Support.

Kellie McLoughlin is a three-time Irish champion boxer who's looking to make the breakthrough to win her first Elite crown. Standing in her way is two-time Olympian Michaela Walsh, who's ruled her division in Ireland with an iron fist for over a decade. But with McLoughlin and featherweight rival Kelsey Leonard determined to unseat Walsh this year, will there be a changing of the guard in this corner of Irish boxing? McLoughlin is certainly a fighter and she sat down with The Rocky Road to detail her incredible story of survival. There was no trigger for her mental health crisis but when it hit her, it hit her hard. She and her loving family tried everything; from sessions with Pieta House to medication, hospitalisation and electroconvulsive therapy. Eventually, McLoughlin went home and attempted to rebuild her life, and her boxing career. That year, 2019, she won two Irish titles and immediately set her sights on a slot at Paris 2024. But a combination of Covid and Walsh's form holding tight meant the Belfast boxer became a double Olympian, with McLoughlin still striving to make the breakthrough. Is this her year? Boxer of the tournament at the Emerald Box Cup, winner of two bouts in America on the Bridges Beyond Boxing programme, she's entering these championships full of confidence and ready to make a dent, trained by the master Jimmy Halpin and his assistant coach Paul Griffin. With guardian angel Sean Carton on her shoulder, she might just do it. This is an incredibly powerful episode and I was left speechless on a number of occasions as the brilliant McLoughlin told her story in expressive detail. If you have been affected by anything discussed on this podcast, please contact the Samaritans on 1850 609 090 or Pieta House on 01 6010000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pieta House has witnessed what it's described as a considerable increase in the number of young people accessing its services here in the wake of the pandemic. It's a member of Mental Health Reform, a coalition of organisations calling for an additional 20 million euro in Budget 2025 to deliver services and reform, as funding has remained stagnant in recent years, despite growing demand for supports. Pieta House has focused its post-covid strategy on supporting those under the age of 18, by increasing the volume of therapists in centres or through online or phone services, to cater for that age cohort. Ennis-based Spokesperson Tom Mc Evoy says only 13% of the organisation's funding comes from government sources, with the remainder from fundraising and reserves and he insists it's vital that adequate supports are available to those in need. Pieta House can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 1800 247 247 or texting 'help' to 51444.

On today's show:  10am-11am Fears childcare fees could soar by 40 per cent for thousands of parents Connacht Tribune headlines Health Forum hears proposal for Pieta House's future in Tuam Mentalist and brainhacker Keith Barry joins us in studio ‘Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

The number of young people presenting at University Hospital Limerick's Emergency Department with a complaint of deliberate self harm or overdose has increased by 27% in the last year. New figures obtained by Clare Independent TD Violet-Anne Wynne show the 173 under eighteens that presented at UHL's ED last year was the highest since records began in 2017. According to the Clare branch of Pieta House, 40% of all presentations to its services are now from under eighteens. Quin based Funding and Adovacy Manager at Pieta House Tom McEvoy has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that youth mental health issues are growing rapidly. Pieta House can be contacted by free phone to 1800 247 247 or by text at 51444.

In October 2020 Darren's wife Nicola Keane was suffering with post-natal depression, she killed their baby son Henry and took her own life. Last week Darren received an apology from the HSE about the care of his wife. For anyone affected by this conversation: Pieta House 1800-247247 // Samaritans freephone 116 123 // rte.ie/helplines

In October 2020 Darren's wife Nicola Keane was suffering with post-natal depression, she killed their baby son Henry and took her own life. Last week Darren received an apology from the HSE about the care of his wife. For anyone affected by this conversation: Pieta House 1800-247247 // Samaritans freephone 116 123 // rte.ie/helplines

 chats to Pat and Daragh about the Darkness in to light fundraiser, what service the charity provides and much more. As broadcast on Saturday Chronicle 18th May  2024 from the SBCR studios in the Derg Alliance building, Scariff.   Hosted by Pat O'Brien and Daragh Leamy.  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Outside broadcast in association with Michael Long Construction. Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

Join host Stephen Feeney in this episode as he chats with Ryan Parke (@themenscoach.co.uk). Ryan, a renowned TEDx speaker, delves into the crucial links between hormones, lifestyle, and goal setting in male mental health. Drawing on an evidence-based framework built from over 900 sources and years of coaching experience, Ryan outlines the small steps men can take to improve their own mental health. Find Ryan's work at: His website - TheMensCoach.co.uk His Talks - TheMensCoach.co.uk/talks His Coaching Programme for Men - TheMensCoach.co.uk/futureself His sources - TheMensCoach.co.uk/science (Check out R264: L M Denneson, K J Tompkins et al (2021). 'Gender Differences in Recovery Needs After a Suicide Attempt: A National Qualitative Study of US Military Veterans.' Medical Care.) This episode also sheds light on important topics like depression and suicide. Remember, help is always available. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to The Samaritans (116123) or Pieta House @pieta.house (1800 247 247). Don't forget to subscribe, share, and spread the love!

Cathy Drummond of Pieta House joins Jess to explain how the organisation is in need of old Android phones for the annual Darkness Into Light event.

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The Maroon Charity Run for Pieta takes place on March 9th with 75 runners leaving Garrycastle in Athlone and heading to Fohenagh with the funds raised going to Pieta House. Galway and Pearses Camogie legend Tracey Laheen has been a great supporter of the event and is organising a fundraising night in Gerry Macs Bar Castleblakeney on February 10th. Tracey has been a tremendous advocate since day one and is running the final leg of the run along with some of her fellow camogie legends. Tracey spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport. 

The Clare branch of Pieta House is calling on people to reach out if they are worried about a friends mental health this Christmas. The charity is asking the public to chose hope over silence as it expects to receive over 230 calls and texts on Christmas Day alone. So far this month, the local branch has has been contacted by 1500 people, including over 600 under 18s. Funding and Advocacy Manager , Tom McEvoy, says the Christmas period can be lonely and isolating for people struggling with their mental health.

Light the way tractor and track run is taking place this Saturday, the 16th in aid of Pieta House and the Irish Lung Foundation. Registration starts at 4:30 p.m followed by kick-off at 6pm. To get more on this, Peter O'Connell was joined in studio by the organiser, Tomas Meade. For more details visit https://www.facebook.com/lightheway2021/

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Fr. Harry Bohan, a Shannon-based retired parish priest who has written a new book. The latest effort from the retired parish priest, sociologist, and author is called ‘Building Dreams: Reflections on Six Decades of Change in Irish Society, 1963–2023'. The official launch will take place this Friday, December 8th, with proceeds going towards Pieta House.

In this episode, I explore the impact of toxic relationships on your self-image and emotional well-being. I share personal insights, discuss warning signs, and offer practical tips to empower you to break free from toxic dynamics. Discover how to reclaim your self-worth and happiness as we navigate the path to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.   Here are some key takeaways from the episode:

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Dublin's Lauren Magee.During this conversation, Lauren explains why Dublin's All-Ireland victory in 2023 was the sweetest of them all. She discussed how much she benefited as a person from taking a break to go traveling and what she learned from her experience in the AFLW. Lauren also opens up about losing her step-dad to suicide and her journey with grief.If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are in need of mental health support, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland, please call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258.If you aren't a GPA member and need mental health support, please check out the Samaritans or Pieta House.The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more.Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

On this week's Alive & Kicking Podcast: Journalist and author, Liz Hoggard on just how supersized our portions have become. Fiona Tuomey lost her daughter, Milly, to suicide in 2016 - she joins Clare to discuss the impact that had on her life and how it compelled her to set up 'Healing Untold Grief Groups' (HUGG). If you are affected by any of the issues raised on today's podcast, you can contact: - Childline by calling 1800 666 666 (free) or texting to 50101 (free) - Pieta House by calling 1800 247 247 (free) - Samaritans by calling 116 123 (free) or text 087 260 9090 (free)

Welcome to the latest episode of The Players Voice - where this week we are joined by Kildare goalkeeper Mary Hulgraine. During this powerful and insightful conversation, Mary reflects on her well-being journey and recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. She talks about the importance of accepting help and shares some of the highs and lows of life in recovery. Mary also chats about learning to love herself, prioritising self-care and the things that help her stay well. If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are impacted by this episode, please call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland please call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258. If you aren't a GPA member and want to learn more about important mental health services, check out the Samaritans, Pieta House and for addiction specific services check out Cuan Mhuire. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com for more information. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Pieta House is urging the people of Clare to reach out and avail of their services in any moment they might need support. The mental health charity published its annual report this week which shows they organisation received over 99,000 calls and texts to its helpline in 2022. So far this year, Pieta's dedicated bereavement support team has already engaged with 23 Clare households. Pieta House CEO, Stephanie Manahan says it is vital that anyone feeling distressed comes forward in their moment of need.

Trigger Warning - talks of suicide & self harm....A young lady Megan O Rourke was struck down by mental health issues has now turned the tables and is raising money for Pieta House along with her life long friend Megan Leacy and she joins me now... Pieta Wexford has moved premises - Therapists will advise clients on their appointment type each week.To start your therapy journey or to access information on therapy for you or someone you are concerned about please call 0818 111 126. Monday to Friday 8am-9pm, and Saturday 9am-2pm.

The Clare Branch of Pieta House is calling on men to break the stigma and speak openly about the issues affecting them. Today marks the beginning of Men's International Health Week, which aims to tackle the unique problems presenting in the physical and mental wellbeing of males. Last year, men accounted for over 80% of deaths recorded as suicide in Ireland, with preconceived conformities of an expected standard of masculinity often cited as a significant barrier to seeking help. Funding & Advocacy Manager with Pieta House in Ennis, Tom McEvoy says reaching out for support is the first step on a life changing path.

Welcome along to the latest episode of The Players Voice, featuring Antrim hurler Domhnall Nugent. Having struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine, Domhnall spent 3 months in residential rehabilitation. He is now an addiction facilitator for Cuan Mhuire and the founder of Let's Face It, where he releases his own weekly podcast. This conversation is a two-part mental health special - released in full on OTB GAA, as Domnhnall and host Alan O'Mara share their respective wellbeing journeys. Together they reflect on their different experiences of hitting rock bottom, reaching out for help and key lessons learned in recovery. In the second-half of this podcast, Domnhnall and host Alan O'Mara talk about developing resilience, dealing with well-being setbacks and the challenge of staying well. They also chat about the rise of cocaine in Irish society and the stigma that surrounds drugs and substance abuse. Check out The Players Voice podcast feed - for other brilliant conversations with players. If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are impacted by this episode, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland, call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258. If you aren't a GPA member and want to learn more about mental health services, please check out services like Samaritans, Pieta House or Cuan Mhuire. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

This is the second part of our mental health special on The Players Voice with Antrim hurler Domhnall Nugent. Having struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine, Domhnall Nugent spent three months in residential rehabilitation. He is now an addiction facilitator with Cuan Mhuire and the founder of Let's Face It. In this episode, Domnhnall and host Alan O'Mara talk about developing resilience, dealing with well-being setbacks and the challenge of staying well. They also chat about the rise of cocaine in Irish society and the stigma that surrounds drugs and substance abuse. If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are impacted by this episode, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland, call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258. If you aren't a GPA member and want to learn more about mental health services, please check out services like Samaritans, Pieta House or Cuan Mhuire. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie.

Tyrone GAA's Ronan McNamee was on OTB AM to talk about his own personal struggles with his mental health and to encourage people to reach out to those around them and the services available to get help ahead of the annual Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House. Each year, Darkness Into Light helps raise essential funds and enables Pieta to continue providing free of charge suicide prevention, intervention and bereavement support to people of all ages across Ireland. Last month, Electric Ireland extended is sponsorship of Darkness Into Light for another three years up to 2025. To sign up to this year's event, visit www.darknessintolight.ie #DIL2023 #BrighterTogether Pieta Services: Free 24/7 Crisis helpline: 1800 247 247 Text HELP to 51444 Website: https://www.pieta.ie/ Donate: https://www.pieta.ie/support-our-work/donate/

The latest episode of The Players Voice features Antrim hurler Domhnall Nugent. Having struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine, Domhnall spent 3 months in residential rehabilitation. He is now an addiction facilitator for Cuan Mhuire and the founder of Let's Face It, where he releases his own weekly podcast. This conversation is a two-part mental health special, as Domnhnall and host Alan O'Mara share their respective wellbeing journeys. Together they reflect on their different experiences of hitting rock bottom, reaching out for help and key lessons learned in recovery. If you are a GPA member in the Republic of Ireland and are impacted by this episode, call 1800 98 92 85 or text ‘GPA' to 50808. From Northern Ireland, call 0800 044 5059 or text ‘GPA' 85258. If you aren't a GPA member and want to learn more about mental health services, please check out services like Samaritans, Pieta House or Cuan Mhuire. The Players' Voice is brought to you by the Gaelic Players Association in collaboration with Real Talks. The podcast series is part of BEO 360, a GPA programme that empowers inter-county players across 4 key areas - life skills, wellbeing, dual career and transitions. Please go to beo360.gaelicplayers.com to learn more. Each episode is hosted by Alan O'Mara, a former Cavan goalkeeper who now works as a Performance and Wellbeing consultant. To find out more about his work with sports and business leaders around the world, please go to www.RealTalks.ie. We hope you enjoy the first of our two-part special with Domhnall Nugent on The Players Voice!

This year's Darkness Into Light event will take place in the early hours on Saturday, May 6th, with all money raised going to Pieta House. As always, Pieta House and Darkness into Light aim to bring more awareness about mental health, fighting suicide, self harm and supporting people affected by these issues. Kieran was joined in studio by Gráinne, a volunteer with Pieta, whose fiancé died by suicide and Stephanie Manahan, CEO of Pieta...

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Joe Molloy was joined by the Meath GAA legend Liam Hayes on Wednesday's Off The Ball. A two-time All-Ireland winner who rose to become Chief Sports Writer of the Sunday Press newspaper, Liam went on to blaze a trail in publishing commissioning numerous GAA books about local heroes across the country. Yet, as a young man at the beginning of his Meath journey, Liam and his family suffered the devastating loss by suicide of his brother Gerard. In an incredibly open, occasionally heart-wrenching discussion, Liam spoke to Joe about what impact the event continues to have on his life, and how he is dealing with it. If you have been impacted by any of the topics covered in this interview, you can contact Samaritans Ireland by calling 116 123, or reach Pieta House by texting 'HELP' to 51444 or call 1800 247 247. In association with AIB GAA

Greg O'Shea winner of Love Island and Irish Olympian has one of the most incredible stories. He walked away from a life that promised him millions to stay true to himself and follow his dreams. This is a huge lesson for us all in how we can stay aligned with our values. What a guy. Honoured to have sat down with Greg for this interview. It hasn't been an easy road for him and he has openly spoken about his mental health struggles. Greg is a gift to us all and I am so glad he is still with us. If you are in a crisis situation please call Pieta House immediately on 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 Find Greg's app HERE Preorder my book Glow HERE Follow Promise Gluten Free HERE

An Ennis-based mental health advocate is calling on the people of Clare to ask for help this Christmas if they're struggling withtheir mental health. Pieta House is expecting a 15% increase in calls for help this December. 300 communications are anticipated on Christmas Day alone. Tom McEvoy from Ennis is the Funding and Advocacy Manager for Pieta House, he says anyone who gets in touch will receive the quality care they need. Pieta House can be contacted by free phone to 1800 247 247 or by text at 51444.

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan was joined by Shay O'Sullivan who is a fifth year student in St Caimins Community College along with his sister Shauna O'Sullivan. Shay spoke about the upcoming tractor run he is organizing in aid of Pieta House which will take place this Saturday in Sixmilebridge. He spoke about his awareness of suicide in the farming community and wishes to raise money for Pieta House in order to highlight the issue. His sister Shauna complimented Shay on his desire to work hard and spoke about his passion for tractor runs. If you wish to donate to this fundraiser, you can do so by visiting www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/KeeperLit.

Google Ireland has announced that its philanthropic arm, Google.org, is providing €500,000 in funding to Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) and INCO. The grants will support social entrepreneur-led organisations in Ireland to grow their impact and those interested in being considered can submit an expression of interest from today, 5 December. Leveraging the funds from Google.org, SEI and INCO will support underserved social entrepreneurs to scale their organisations. SEI will use the funding to run the Changing Ireland Accelerator Programme (CIAP), a twelve-month initiative for underserved social entrepreneurs needing support to accelerate their impact. Running in parallel to the CIAP, INCO will disperse the funding as cash sub-grants administered to the participants. Speaking at the announcement in Google's EMEA HQ, Dublin, Adaire Fox-Martin, President of Google Cloud International and Head of Google Ireland said: “Social enterprise is an increasingly crucial component of a resilient, equitable, and sustainable economy. By providing the sector better access to capital, talent, markets, and technology, businesses such as Google have the opportunity to meaningfully serve the communities they operate in and advance impactful humanitarian and environmental causes. These grants reflect Google's continued commitment to supporting social entrepreneurs around the world and to the principle that entrepreneurship can be the best way to tackle some of the world's greatest challenges. “We want to encourage ambitious change-makers to submit their expression of interest in the Changing Ireland Accelerator programme today.” Tim Griffiths, CEO of Social Entrepreneurs Ireland said: “Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is thrilled to work with INCO and believe that this catalytic funding will help brilliant, social entrepreneur-led organisations to scale up and accelerate the impact they are having across Ireland reaching the most underserved communities.” Mathieu Planchard, Global Head of Development at INCO said: “This initiative represents a concrete step towards building a more diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. The combination of capacity building support and strategic grant funding is the right recipe to break down the barriers faced by underserved founders in Ireland today. It's a real privilege for INCO to work alongside SEI and to receive support from Google.org.” Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation committed to the vision of accelerated social change through the power of people. Its mission is to harness the cumulative power of people through programmes, direct funding and an experienced community of alumni, funders, and sector leaders. Since its foundation in 2004, SEI has supported more than 550 social entrepreneurs across the country. Alumni of SEI programmes include Pieta House, AsIAm, Irish Community Air Ambulance, GIY, FoodCloud and the Irish Men's Sheds Association. INCO is a global nonprofit on a mission to create a more socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable economy. Across 40+ countries around the world, INCO accelerates the growth of impact-driven businesses, and offers free education programs to the workforce of tomorrow. Since 2021, INCO has been leading StartSocial, an initiative supported by Google.org, to provide funding and capacity-building to over 400 social enterprises across Europe. Today's announcement by Google is an integral part of its European-wide commitment to supporting Social Entrepreneurs building on a pledge of €20 million cash funding through the Google.org Social Innovation Fund to support underserved social innovators across Europe. Expressions of interest in the Changing Ireland Accelerator Programme are welcome via the dedicated page on the SEI website from 5 December 2022. The selection process will launch in February 2023 with successful applicants appointed to the programme from June 2023. Google.org will be fully funding the costs of this progra...

On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Tom McEvoy, Fundraising and Advocacy Manager for Pieta House and Siobhan Foran from West Clare who is a student at the National Learning Network. The Ennis branch of the National Learning Network has received the Pieta Amber Flag. The flag will be used to symbolise the ability of young people to relate to one another by speaking up along with promoting positive mental health and well-being.

On this special GloryDaze podcast PJ Gallagher and Jim McCabe have a frank and open discussion, where PJ for the first time speaks publicly about seeking treatment for his mental illness during an 11 week stay at Dublin's St Patrick's Hospital. The conversation contains coarse language and is about sensitive issues which could be distressing. Listener discretion is advised and if you need support, you are not alone. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this conversation, you can freephone the Samaritans 24 hours a day for confidential support at 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org. You can also contact Pieta House on their helpline at 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 to reach a counsellor. You can text 50808 for support. The free, anonymous, 24/7 messaging service provides everything from a calming chat to immediate support. 50808 provides a safe space where you're listened to by a trained volunteer. And you can also get a range of mental health supports at mentalhealthireland.ieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we spoke with Daragh Fleming - Writer and award-winning mental health activist Daragh Fleming is an author, freelance writer, and award-winning mental health blogger from Cork, Ireland. He has an MA in Linguistics, a BA in Applied Psychology, and a head full of notions as he says. Daragh has a passion for normalising the chat around mental health, and is the founder of Thoughts Too Big, a blog and enterprise that focuses on overcoming daily mental health issues. Daragh's debut in non-fiction, Lonely Boy, a collection of essays on mental health arrives on November 24th 2022. Please support this work by buying a copy! Daragh shared with us his traumatic personal story about why mental health is what he writes and speaks about - also, why that period paved the way for him to study the mind in university. He explained his current 'writer in residence' role in Spain, and what his writing process looks like. We unpacked where he finds inspiration for poetry, fiction and nonfiction, what trains had to do with writing, some of his most popular blogs on mental health - and his charitable support for Pieta House, Crisis Helpline, etc. He explained the meaning behind his motto 'be sound and drink water', and how to recognise if someone is struggling with their mental health. This was a powerful episode for us...thanks Daragh! Highlights:

I'm delighted to say I am joined by the multi-talented Hannah Tyrrell today. Hannah is an Irish international rugby player, current Dublin GAA footballer, ambassador for Pieta House, and a massive mental health advocate. Hannah has had a wondering sporting career and is very open about sharing her story now, but it wasn't always that way. As a teenager, Hannah suffered in silence as so many people too. She developed an eating disorder and would also self-harm as a punishment for not reaching her own targets. Hannah is now fully recovered and an ambassador for Pieta House. **TRIGGER WARNING** There is talk of self-harm in this episode. Hosted by Keith Russell, all information about Keith's own personal story is available on The Endless Spiral website www.TheEndlessSpiral.com. Follow Keith on Twitter here Follow Keith on Instagram here Follow Keith on Facebook here. All episodes are available to watch in full on The Endless Spiral YouTube channel. Please subscribe to my channel here

Hi and welcome back to Navigating New York. On this Episode I chat about our fantastic Sober October for Solace House Challenge, the amazing support we had from Gym+Coffee, The Irish Breakfast Box, and SBB The Collection and how much we raised overall!I also chat about my own journey with alcohol and why I decided to stop drinking just over 2 years ago. I hope you get something from it. Please know you can reach out to Solace House in the USA (or Pieta House in Ireland) if you are ever feeling suicidal distress. Solace House provides free, confidential, therapeutic counseling for anyone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or suicidal distress, as well as those who engage in self-harm, or have been bereaved by suicide.Phone: (718) 482-0001Email: mary@solacehouseusa.org