LOCAL priest Fr Cathal Deery, has spoken out on the “suicide epidemic” that has claimed the lives of over 307 people across the North during the past year. Speaking to the Herald, the Derrygonnelly parish priest discussed the increase of suicides in rural areas like Fermanagh, “Rural areas in particular can be very isolating, and […]
Massive increase in rate of suicide across the county
WITH FIGURES showing the number deaths by suicide Fermanagh has increased by over 50 percent in the past decade, those in distress are urged to remember help is at hand in the local community. A recent report revealed the number of deaths by suicide in the Fermanagh and Omagh area rose from 18 in 2008 […]
Stacey’s concert tribute to best friend
The event, in memory of Shauna Connolly, is aimed at raising awareness of mental health and suicide, with proceeds gonig to New Horizons.
Public outcry forces a rethink on suicide workshop
When the workshops were first organised, Fermanagh was the only county in the North where a meeting was not being held.
Tragic deaths prompt appeal from local clerics
Anyone struggling with mental health issues is urged to seek help.
Rita’s petition on suicide help centre on target
The petition addressing the need for a 24/7 drop in centre has reached almost 1,500 signatures.
Ceremony for families of suicide victims this Sunday
Candlelight ceremony in the Garden of Remembrance at Breandrum Cemetery
Seek help and stay connected to help prevent suicide
Fr Brendan McManus speaks out on his brother’s death ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day.
‘We didn’t see it coming, I had no idea my husband was going to kill himself’
AN Enniskillen widow, recently bereaved by the death of her husband by suicide, spoke in harrowing terms of the impact his death had on her and their children.