Dublin Samaritans

10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day. This year’s theme is prioritising mental health in the workplace, so we’re sharing tips on how to look after yourself at work. If you’re finding things difficult and need someone to talk to, we are here to listen 24/7. Call us free on 116 123.

24/09/2025

Last year, we welcomed some VIPs – Very Important Pets! 🐾

With wagging tails and little paws, all four-legged friends are welcome with their families to the Hand of Friendship Walk.

Come along to raise awareness for Samaritans, who are always there, 24/7 - 365 on the free phone line 📞 116 123. Free event, no registration needed.

This year, we’d love to see you again and your VIPs!

📍 Avondale Forest Park, Co. Wicklow on Sunday 28th September @12 noon.

Come along to raise awareness for Samaritans, who are always there, 24/7 - 365 on phone line 📞 116 123. Free event, no registration needed.

https://www.samaritans.org/ireland/branches/dublin/dublin-samaritans-branch-news/hand-of-friendship-walk/

21/09/2025

Will you be there next Sunday? 

Join us for the the Hand of Friendship Walk, inspired by Charlie Bird, led this year by Samaritans' ambassador Brent Pope.

📍 Avondale Forest Park on Sunday, 28th September @ 12 noon

✨ Free entry, all welcome. 💚

19/09/2025

Last year, Samaritans volunteers and over 500 supporters gathered in the stunning surroundings of Avondale Forest Park for the first Hand of Friendship Walk. Led by the late Charlie Bird, it was a day filled with community. A moment that will live in our hearts forever. 💚

This September, we return once again to Avondale. This time, our wonderful ambassador, Brent Pope, will proudly take up the mantle and lead our walk.

There are two options!

The Multi-Access Loop offers a convenient 1.2km option, fully suitable for wheelchairs, buggies, and age-friendly walkers. Benches are dotted along the way for resting and soaking in the forest’s beauty.r, and the Vale of Avoca. (Strong footwear recommended!)

The Multi-Access Loop provides an easy 1.2km option, fully suitable for wheelchairs, buggies, and age-friendly walkers. Benches are dotted along the way for resting and soaking in the forest’s beauty.

📍 Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow on Sunday 28th September at 12 noon

Free, family-friendly, dog-friendly. All are welcome.

👉 No registration required – just come along and join us.

More info: www.dublinsamaritans.ie

16/09/2025

Have a read and join us on the 28th of September in Avondale for our Hand of Friendship Walk🚶‍♂️

Rugby pundit Brent Pope will lead the Samaritans’ Hand of Friendship Walk this month, inspired by his close friend, former RTE broadcaster Charlie Bird.

13/09/2025

Mark your calendars for the Samaritans’ Hand of Friendship Walk 🍂🌳🍁

The Samaritans’ Hand of Friendship Walk returns this September 28th at 12 noon.

📍 Avondale Forest Park, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow

Inspired by the late broadcaster Charlie Bird, and now led by Samaritans' ambassador Brent Pope, this year’s walk will bring together volunteers, families, and supporters from across the island of Ireland.

What to expect:

✔️ A scenic 5km route along the River Avoca

✔️ A shorter, 1km fully accessible walk

✔️ Live music on the lawn after the walk

✔️ Dog-friendly & family-friendly

This will be the first time Samaritans volunteers from all 32 counties come together in person to remind everyone that we are always here to listen 24/7, 365 days a year on free phone 116 123.

💚 The event is free, open to all, and requires no registration.

Just bring good walking shoes, family, friends (and maybe the doggies!), and join us to extend a hand of friendship.

Save the date. Spread the word. Walk with us.

More info: www.dublinsamaritans.ie

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Connection doesn’t have to be complicated.

You don’t need the perfect words – just let someone know you’re thinking of them.

A shared post, a funny video, a simple check-in. It all matters. 💚

We’re here to listen – 24/7, 365 days a year. Freephone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie

27/06/2025

Pride month is a time for celebratiomn, but for some it can be difficult. Remember we are always here to listen. Freephone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie

18/06/2025

Stress shows up differently for everyone - tight chest, racing thoughts, or just feeling overwhelmed by life. Whatever you're going through, we’re here for you.

Swipe through for some small ways to ease the pressure. Try one or two today. No pressure to do them all. 💚

📞 Need to talk? We’re here 24/7. Freephone Dublin Samaritans at 116 123
You don’t have to go through this alone.