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Second rally to push for better mental health service in Limerick

FOR the second time in as many months, a rally aimed at better mental health provision will take place in the city. Members of the Stand up for Mental Health campaign will gather at City Hall on Merchant’s Quay on Saturday, October 26 from 12:30pm. ...

14 Oct 2019 at 17:00

Health

Limerick youth mental health service to benefit from €1m Lidl fundraiser

A YOUTH mental health service based in Limerick city is set to benefit from a major €1m fundraiser, supermarket giant Lidl has announced. Lidl has signed a three-year charity partnership with Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health, ...

10 Apr 2018 at 18:08

Community

Limerick mother speaks of son's 'mental health nightmare and death'

THE GRIEVING mother of a young man whose body was recovered from the River Shannon has spoken of the “living nightmare” she and her son endured in the lead up to his death. “I’m not a victim. I’m not a survivor. I’m a mother with an experience,...

02 Feb 2017 at 14:00

Health

New University of Limerick research reveals mental health risks in young carers

A NEW study by researchers at the University of Limerick has identified an increased risk of mental health issues for young carers. According to the study — which has just been published in The Lancet Public Health journal — over time, caring ...

04 Jul 2025 at 08:00

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Councillors pledge action on mental health in Limerick schools

LIMERICK CITY and County councillors are to call on the Minister for Health to implement an evidence-based mental health awareness programme in all Limerick classrooms. At a recent meeting of the Metropolitan District of Limerick, ...

18 Apr 2019 at 11:00

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Sold out signs go up for Limerick show in aid of Mental Health

SOME of Limerick’s finest musical talent will take to the stage in aid of two local charities this weekend. The Metis Music for Mental Health show is intended as a night of musical enjoyment and reflection, while raising funds ...

10 Jan 2018 at 16:45

Health

Limerick TD says society must move to a place where mentally ill can seek help

Last year official deaths by suicide was 392. In 1992, the year before suicide was decriminalised the figure was 311. On the first July 1993, 25 years ago this week, President Mary Robinson signed into law a Bill to ...

08 Jul 2018 at 19:00

Local News

Mr Gay Limerick says role gives profile to tackle issues

MR GAY Limerick, who is using his reign to promote the work of suicide prevention charities, has said he no longer “wants to hear a helicopter flying over our beautiful river”. Dr Christian Moretti, 32, who is a ...

04 Oct 2016 at 15:00

Health

Revealed: Children with mental health issues forced to share adult facilities in Limerick

CHILDREN with mental health issues are still being forced to share psychiatric facilities with adults in Limerick, the Leader can exclusively reveal. According to figures released by HSE Mid-West mental health ...

03 Sept 2018 at 22:00

Community

UL Hospitals Group to host public lecture on mental health at Limerick City Hall

A FREE public lecture on mental health at Limerick's City Hall will aim to tackle the myths and misconceptions around admission to an acute psychiatric unit. The Protecting Your Mental Health lecture taking ...

19 Nov 2017 at 09:00

Health

UL unveils new sculpture to encourage conversations on mental health

THE university of Limerick has unveiled a new sculpture on campus that aims to break down stigma, encourage openness, and promote mental wellbeing. ‘Elephant in the room’, a nationwide initiative led by ...

01 Sept 2025 at 07:00

Health

WATCH: Limerick ‘shines a light’ on river for mental health as Liam MacCarthy is lit up

MORE THAN 1,000 people came together in Limerick city on Monday evening to ‘shine a light’ on the River Shannon in a poignant effort to reclaim the river during Limerick Mental Health Week. The event, ...

09 Oct 2018 at 13:21

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