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September 10th marks World Suicide Prevention Day
SpunOut.ie joins worldwide effort to address suicide.
As part of our efforts in addressing the problem of suicide in Irish society, SpunOut.ie will be represented at vigils in Galway, Letterkenny and Dublin as well as on various media outlets throughout the day.
Youth Editor Ian Howley who has a personal experience of attempting suicide will speak about his story on TV3’s Ireland AM programme at 8.40am.
Information on vigils from the Turning the Tide on Suicide Organisation:
"Approximately 600 people die by suicide annually in Ireland. It is a tragedy that devastates families and touches every community.
For the last 3 years, the 3Ts has held a Candlelight Vigil in Dublin to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and this year we are pleased to announce that for World Suicide Prevention Day 2007, we will expand this to hold Candlelight Vigils locally in Galway, Donegal, Wexford and Dublin.
Our Suicide Prevention Candlelight Vigils are for all who have lost family, colleagues and friends through suicide to gather, to light a candle and remember lost loved ones. The vigils also serve to highlight the support of the wider community with special guest speakers, music and a minute’s silence.
3Ts invite you to join us at a choice of venues around the country:
World Suicide Prevention Day Monday 10th September 2007
- Dublin: Bank of Ireland (Forecourt), College Green, Dublin 2 8.00pm to 9.00
- Galway: St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Market Street, Galway 8.00pm to 9.00pm
- Donegal: Market Square, Letterkenny 9.00pm to 10.00pm
- Wednesday, 12th September 2007
Wexford: The Bull Ring, Wexford 8.00pm to 9.00pm
Admission is free and all are welcome. Candles are supplied."
