Lisheen's House, Preventing Suicide & Self Harm

10/08/2025

Thank you to the wonderful people who held "Strictly Come Dancing Movie Night" Fundraiser in Kinsale on March at Actions Hotel. Thanks to the dancers who took part and their commitment to the schedule and for once again supporting Lisheens House alongside other worthy local charities.
"Community Mental Health Matters"

05/03/2025

It's with great sadness to announce Noreen's beautiful mother Mary has passed away after a long illness bravely borne.
Lisheens House is closing early today and closed tomorrow Thursday 6th March as a mark of respect to Noreen's mother.
R.I.P.

https://rip.ie/death-notice/mary-oleary-cork-bantry-587185

26/01/2025

A million steps for Mental Health. Ciaran Sheehan is walking a million steps to help raise money to help others. Ciaran is pledging to donate half of the sum raised to go to Lisheens House and we are most grateful. Helping us to help people in our community. Local services are the backbone of communities.

Hi, my name is Ciaran Sheehan and I’m walking a Million Steps for Mental Health We al… Ciaran Sheehan needs your support for A Million Steps for Mental Health

18/01/2025

Cheques were presented to joint beneficiaries, Lisheens House and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (Southern Branch), by members of the multi-talented Kinsale Voices choir and Reverend Eugene Griffin last Sunday (12th January). The venue for their fundraising Christmas concert was in the historic and ideally acoustic setting that is St. Multose Church, Kinsale. Lisheens House kindly thanks all involved with such a wondrous festive event and deeply appreciates all support over the last years from Kinsale Voices. If anyone or any organisation is considering Lisheens House as a beneficiary for a fundraising event, please email: lisheenshouse@gmail.com or call (086) 172 1269. Thanks for all your custom and support.

07/01/2025

31/12/2024

New Years Eve 2024 is upon us, it's a time for reflection and a time to enter the New Year and to remember there is always HOPE.

Cherish those around you, never ignore them and go out of your way to visit them at every opportunity.
Have no regrets, you cannot buy back time.

Cherish your life, celebrate your youth, every minute you live matters.

Everyone makes mistake, and with youth brings uncertainty.

Doubts about oneself, am I good enough, am I funny enough, do people like me,???
Questions - Questions - Question.
Stop looking for answers as you are always good enough, funny enough and people do not just like you, they LOVE you.

For anyone saying "this is it" I'm out of here tonight, I have spoken within my head these words, say them out loud, tell someone how you feel and reach out.

You are precious and your life matters. Don't leave your loved ones in a cloud of constant darkness, if they had known, they would have walked on a bed of nails to get you through.
STOP and REACH OUT
Su***de is NOT the answer.
Your LIFE is precious.

To those who have lost and in grief, its a battle, especially tonight.
We say a prayer for you tonight and say a little prayer to help you through.

You are not alone, its important to talk
Phone 023 8888888
"Community Mental Health Matters"

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26/12/2024

How might Christmas affect my mental health?
Christmas can affect our mental health in lots of different ways. This could be if Christmas is part of your life, or if it's happening around you. It's a time of year that often puts extra pressure on us.
Parent alienation is on the increase, not seeing their family which has devastating effects on a persons mental health.
Su***de rates increase at this time of year due to feeling alone and unwanted.
Please visit your family, neighbors' and friends this Christmas and New Year.
You are not alone, its important to talk
Phone 023 8888888
"Community Mental Health Matters"

08/12/2024

A stunning Winter Concert was hosted by Kinsale Voice Choir last Wednesday (4th December) in St. Multose Church, Kinsale. Such a historic location, added to the infectious festive atmosphere with warming Kinsale Mead available on arrival for those attending. As well as the fabulous women’s choir performing primarily acapella a range of talented musicians were included in the jam-packed concert programme. Lisheens House was a joint beneficiary of the concert proceeds on the night with the other selected charity being Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (Southern Branch). Lisheens House gratefully acknowledges Kinsale Voices Choir and all involved with this concert. If anyone or any organisation is considering Lisheen House as beneficiary for a fundraising event, please email: lisheenshouse@gmail.com or call (086) 172 1269. Thanks for all your custom and support.

05/12/2024

Christmas isn’t an easy time for a lot of people. Take a look at what you can do to support a parent, friend, family member or colleague who is struggling at this time of year.

While many of us look towards the festive season as a chance to relax and share good times with others, the holiday period can make life more difficult for some people. Ignoring parents and not being present for them is the most hurtful thing anybody can do.

Sadly, Christmas and su***de have a symbiotic relationship. Christmas can be a lonely time for those who struggling or feeling disconnected from others. While it is a myth that su***de rates always peak right on Christmas, the emotions and stressors that occur around Dec 25 may contribute to increased su***de numbers early in the year.

Why would su***de rates peak at Christmas and in the New Year?

Christmas is traditionally a time to spend with loved ones and New Year is for new beginnings.

For people who feel they have no strong emotional ties to others and those who view the upcoming New Year as another year of insurmountable obstacles, these holidays are understandably upsetting.

It can be difficult to see a positive future during the transition to a new year, which can lead to thoughts of self-harm.

You are not alone, its important to talk
Phone 023 8888888
"Community Mental Health Matters"

Lisheens House is a community centred mental health charity that offers free counselling, training & support for those in a mental health crisis.

26/11/2024

On Thursday, 21 November 2024, The Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) awarded donations to twenty-eight Irish charities during a special reception at University College Cork (UCC). Lisheens House was a grant recipient to say a "Thank You" for the great work they do, to help others in their community.
The event, held in the Aula Maxima and attended by Cllr. Terry Coleman, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork, saw over
€131,000 donated to charities supporting health and wellbeing across Ireland.
Lesley Garrett, Patron of The Hospital Saturday Fund, paid tribute to all the charities attending and extended her appreciation for their invaluable contributions, wishing them continued success in their
important work.
Paul Jackson, Group Chief Executive of The Hospital Saturday Fund, stated, “We are thrilled to uphold our tradition of supporting a diverse range of charities across Ireland, particularly those that may not be as widely recognised. The Hospital Saturday Fund is proud to contribute to the remarkable and tireless efforts of these organisations, which have a profound impact on people’s lives. In the past 12 months, HSF has donated a total of €2.25 million to over 900 charities in Ireland, the UK, and Malta.
This evening, we are especially pleased to have contributed over €131,000 to deserving charities in Munster.
The reception also marked HSF Health Plan’s 75th anniversary in Ireland. Mr Jackson highlighted this milestone, by saying “Since 1949, we have proudly supported families and individuals in Ireland with their everyday medical costs. Our wide range of benefits provides excellent value for money, whether used alongside Private Medical Insurance or as a standalone product. All of our profits go to The Hospital Saturday Fund, which then supports medical charities, hospitals, and hospices.
This means everyone who takes out a policy with us is helping to make a meaningful difference in their local community.”
Looking ahead, The Hospital Saturday Fund plans to donate €2.5 million in 2025 to medical charities across Ireland, the UK, and Malta, supporting care, research, and hospices.

26/11/2024

Great evening to be had, wonderful entertainment and supporting great local charities.
Christmas is a time for giving to others, nothing more precious than spending time with family, friends, neighbours or anyone who needs our support.