Creeslough priest encourages locals to look after their mental health
The people of Creeslough and its surrounding areas are being encouraged to talk about their grief. It comes as two more victims of the tragic blast will be laid to rest later today. The funeral of 14 year old Leona Harper will take place at 2pm while Martina Martin will…
Sligo Councillor questions the level of mental health care being provided to users in north west
A local Sligo Councillor is warning that children and young people are been left behind by the level of service being provided by CAMHS in the northwest. The comments were made by Councillor Thomas Walsh following a HSE response to a motion raised by Sligo County Council in…
Sligo colleges receive funding to support mental health among students
Over 700,000 euros worth of funding has been allocated to IT Sligo and St Angela’s College. Nationally €17.2m has been announced in student supports, with €5m being allocated to support students mental health and wellbeing. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD earlier…
Donegal TD cals for a full review into mental health care
A Donegal TD is calling for a full review of the mental health services being provided in the Republic of Ireland. Independent TD, Deputy Thomas Pringle made the calls after a state watchdog says many of the country’s mental health units are outdated and not fit for purpose. …
Hedges, trees and non-forest woodland covers more than 6% of the country
IFA Environment & Rural Affairs Chairman Paul O’Brien says farmers and farming play an important role in protecting and enhancing biodiversity. He says farmers do not get enough recognition for their role in protecting the quality of nature found in the countryside Ireland has the third largest total hedgerow area…
Response needed to address ‘accelerating mental health crisis’
A Sligo/Leitrim TD is urging cross-party support for a motion coming before the Dail tomorrow morning calling for an emergency response to what he says is the ‘accelerating mental health crisis.’ Sinn Fein Deputy Martin Kenny says voluntary and community groups are now often filling a vacuum left by the…
With new Covid restrictions, people urged to look out for each other’s mental health
The founder of a local mental health support service says it’s vital that the welfare of people remains a top priority as stricter Covid-19 measures are implemented. The Grasp Life Foundation, based in Dromahair, Co Leitrim, says it has experienced a 70% surge in people contacting it. Mary McTernan, of…