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Suicide is a serious issue in Ireland, with nearly 500 deaths every year. Young people, especially men under 25, are particularly at risk. Early recognition of suicidal thoughts or self-harm is vital, as timely intervention can save lives.

A total of 102 suicide deaths were recorded in Galway city and county from 2019 to 2022, the highest number reported in the west, north-west, and mid-west in that period, according to the Central Statistics Office.

If you, or someone you know, has thought about or attempted suicide, then the Eden Programme may be of assistance.

A Kinvara based organisation which promotes positive mental health and suicide prevention will be launched on Sunday in the village. Everyone over the age of 14 is welcome to attend.

National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) figures has once again revealed the high levels of male suicide in the country, with the 45 to 54 age bracket most at risk.

The public is being asked to take part in a survey about suicide in a bid to reduce the incidence of both it and self harm in the west of Ireland.

A community event to help promote awareness and healing relating to the impact that suicide has on the lives of people in and around the city of Galway and county, is to be held in the city tomorrow evening Friday September 23.

Turn the Tide of Suicide, Pleasetalk.org and the Union of Students of Ireland brought their collective campaign ‘Send Silence Packing’ to Athlone Institute of Technology last Thursday, February 25.

Families and friends of people lost through suicide in Mayo have the chance to get together to remember their loved ones at Console’s upcoming Christmas Celebration of Light. The evening of song, music, poetry, and reflection takes place in Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Swinford on Sunday November 29 at 4pm. The evening also includes the lighting of candles and a minute’s silence in the presence of others to remember those who are no longer with us on life's journey. More than 500 people lost their lives to suicide in Ireland last year. The event is one of nine celebrations of light being held by the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console, with some 6,000 people expected to attend nationwide.

Families and friends of people lost through suicide in Westmeath have the chance to come together to remember their loved ones at Console’s upcoming Celebration of Light.