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Welcome to Console
Console is a Registered Charity supporting and helping people bereaved through suicide. We respect each individual’s unique journey through the grieving process following their tragic loss. Console promotes positive mental health within the community in an effort to reduce the high number of attempted suicides and deaths through suicide.
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NEW National ‘ 24 Hour Suicide Prevention Helpline Service ‘1Life’
1Life has been established by Console and the 3ts, to meet the need for a dedicated 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Helpline.
This new 24-hour Suicide Prevention Helpline is for anyone in Suicidal distress. Professional Counsellors and Volunteers respond to calls seven days a week to support callers in need of help. The Service will be of particular relevance to people who are feeling very low, have had Suicidal thoughts, are Self-Harming, who want to discuss any problems in relation to Suicide and people who are Bereaved through Suicide. In addition to listening and providing support, 1Life also provides a Professional Suicide Intervention Service, and can facilitate Referrals to a wide network of Support Services throughout Ireland and will intervene directly in Emergency Cases. Freephone 1800 247 100. View our website: www.1life.ie
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Living Hope Suicide Bereavement Training Programme (Certificate)
This Training Programme is brought to you through a Partnership between the Salvation Army in Australia and Console in Ireland.
This Programme will give Bereavement Care Workers, Counsellors, Health Professionals, Clergy, Guidance Counsellors, Emergency Services Personnel, Schools & Colleges Staff and Local Communiites the skills and confidence to provide Support to people Bereaved through Suicide.
The Programme is an On-Line, E-Learning programme. The Course Fee is €160 and a Certificate will be Awarded to those who successfully complete the six module course On-Line.
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CONSOLE CONCERT AT THE NATIONAL CONCERT HALL, DUBLIN
Join us for an unforgettable evening of musical entertainment with Grammy Award winning singer Maura O’Connell, Rebecca Strom and critically acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Brian Kennedy.
Date: Saturday 27th June 2009 at 8pm
Directed & Produced by: Yvonne Crotty
Musical Director: Seamus Brett
Tickets: €50,€30 & 10% Discount for Groups
Contact the National Concert Hall BOX OFFICE: 10am to 7pm Mon-Sat,
Tel: 01 4170000 Online Booking: www.nch.ie. NO BOOKING FEE
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Brian Kennedy
Maura O’ Connell
Rebecca Storm
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Remarks by President McAleese at CONSOLE Annual Conference
Tá an-áthas orm bheith i bhur láthair ar an ocáid seo. Tá me buíoch dibh as an cuireadh agus an fáilte fíorchaoin a chur sibh romham.
Thank you all for the very warm welcome. As Patron of Console I was very pleased to accept the invitation from Paul Kelly to be with you this morning. I am grateful for this opportunity to honour the essential work that you do in the cause of suicide prevention and in caring for those bereaved by suicide.
The theme chosen for this conference 'Remembering the past, Living the present, Shaping the future' neatly encapsulates so much of the work of Console - you know only too well why each one of these facets is so important. In this room are men and women who waken each morning to face the most harrowing of shadows from the past. Somehow they have to find the energy to face this day and somehow they have to find the energy, faith, hope and determination to build a future very different from the one they had once hoped for. The intensity of their grief is known only to themselves. The depth of their loss and loneliness is often beyond words. The length of each day that they are awake can be a grinding realm of agitation and of questions that have no satisfactory answers. The awful thing is that none of us, no matter how deep our compassion, can go life's journey for the bereaved. The good thing however is that we can go life's journey with them. That is why Console exists for we each have the capacity to accompany those on this journey through bereavement to a renewed zest for life. It also exists to do whatever it can to reduce the incidence of suicide so that fewer and fewer individuals and families will be beset by this grief that demands so much of the bereaved.
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Mary Black
Mary Black has been a dominant presence in Irish Music, both at home and abroad. She has shared stages, TV Shows and recording studios with some of the most reveres performers of her time. Mary has recorded and performed live with Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Joan Baez and Van Morrison, not to mention a host of Irish traditional musicians and singers.
Mary has been a good friend of Console since its inception and has kindly released the single “ Wonder Child “ in aid of Console.
Written and composed by the Irish songwriter Jimmy McCarthy, “ Wonderchild” is a haunting and beautifully lyrical masterpiece that celebrates’ life’ and the innocence of Childhood.
The CD costs €8.00 inclusive of post and packaging.
Click here to pay by credit card
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Diploma in Suicidology 2009
Commencing the Friday 2nd October 2009
All who are interested in delivering Human Services in Ireland today are aware of the toll that suicide has taken on families, individuals and communities in every part of the country. Largely because of our cultural orientation and our value for human life, we are interested in and seek solutions to this complex problem.
This course design draws on a variety of skills and strategies associated with support, meditation, counselling, consultation, persuasion, psychology and attitude formation. It is based primarily on the person-centred approach to helping and adheres faithfully to the principles of the helping relationship that give it its ethical quality. It strives to meet the needs of many who wish to offer support and help but often feel that the knowledge and interpersonal skills they possess need refining and upgrading in order to be efficient and competent in addressing the issues raised by suicide.
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Console Conference 2009
CONSOLE NATIONAL CONFERENCE will take place on the 2nd of April 2009, at the City West Hotel, Saggart, Co.Dublin. Dublin. Our Patron, President Mary McAleese will address the Conference.
Speakers include:
Dr Tony Bates, Executive Director of Headstrong - Changing Paradigms in Mental Health.
Prof Carol Fitzpatrick, Mater Child Guidance Clinic - Concerns about Suicide - How can Families help ?
Dr Justin Brophy,Consultant Psychiatrist - Suicide in Mad and Bad times; Challenges for a changing Ireland.
Dr Brian Farrell, Dublin City Coroner - The Coroner's Court, What to expect ?
Prof Kevin Malone and Seamus McGuiness - Suicide in Ireland; A Psychobiographical and Arts Autopsy Study - A Preliminary Report.
Christy Kenneally, RTE Broadcaster - Spirituality & Bereavement
Master of Ceremonies: Mary Kennedy, RTE Broadcaster and Ray D'Arcy, Broadcaster
The Conference Fee is €00 per person. This includes a light lunch & tea & coffee breaks.
To Book a Conference place please telephone 01 6102638 or e-mail: info@console.ie
Console Snowdrop Appeal 2009
The Console ‘Snowdrop Campaign’ will be launched by Minister John Moloney TD, Minster of Mental Health on Wednesday the 18th of February 2008 in the Dublin Institute of Technology, Aungier Street, Dublin 2 at 10.am.
Speakers will also include the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Eibhlin Bryne and Ed Byrne, Comedian & Broadcaster.
The Student’s of the Dublin Institute of Technology have chosen Console as their ‘Charity of the Year’ and will sell ‘Snowdrops’ to the student body throughout the Campaign.
Major retailers, Dunnes Stores, Marks and Spencers, Veritas and over 300 Chemist’s will be supporting Console’s Snowdrop Campaign by selling ‘Snowdrop’ Pins in all their retail outlets in Ireland from launch day until he end of April 2009.
The major campaign, where the public will be encouraged to support the important cause by purchasing a snowdrop pin as a Symbol of Hope at a cost of €3. All proceeds will go to Console to develop Professional Counselling, Support and Helpline Services to those Bereaved through Suicide.
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Christmas Celebration of Light 2008
Console Christmas Cards for Sale
Buy Console Christmas Cards this Christmas for a friend, loved one, family member or work colleague, and you will make a much-needed and valuable donation to the work of Console Nationally.
The specially commissioned Console Christmas Cards cost €10 per pack of 10 cards. All proceeds raised from the sale of these Cards go directly to Console.
Click here for further details and how to order.
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CONSOLE 'Tough Times' TV Advert
Young people who are experiencing difficulties in their lives are being encouraged to talk to others about it in an innovative national health promotion campaign called ' Tough Times ' developed by Console, The 3t's ( Turning the Tide of Suicide ) and the National Ofice for Suicde Prevention.
Read more....
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Women at the Heart of Fundraising
Women at the Heart of Fundraising 'CORE' will host a fundraising evening in aid of Console at 7pm at City Hall, Cork Hill, Dame Street, Dublin 2 on Thursday the 22nd of November 2007.
This Major Social Event will commence with a Wine, Drinks and light Food Reception followed by Music and Entertainment by the following Artist's;
* Frances Black
* The Dublin Gospel Choir
* Acabella
Fergus Slattery will present the Auction on the night.
Raffle Tickets for some top class prizes will also be on Sale along with specially Commissioned Console Christmas Cards and Candles.
Entry Tickets cost €30. To Book your tickets please telephone 01 6102638 for further information.
Public Car Parks: Trinity Street & Drury Street.
Console Presents "Christy Moore & Friends in Concert"
On Saturday the 23rd of June in the National Concert Hall, Dublin Christy Moore will perform in Concert. Christy will be joined by the following artist’s on the night;
Maura O’ Connell
Frances Black
Acabella.
Directed and Produced by Yvonne Crotty
Musical Director: Seamus Brett
Compere: Kieran Hanrahan, RTE Broadcaster
Tickets:€50.00, €30.00 + 10% Discount for Groups
Contact the NATIONAL CONCERT HALL BOX OFFICE: 10am to 7pm Mon-Sat, Tel: 01 4170000
Online: www.nch.ie - NO BOOKING FEE
Console Galway formally launched
On Wednesday the 16th of May 2007, Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health and Children formally launched Console House in Galway City. Console House provides Counselling and Support to those Bereaved through Suicide in the Western Region. The launch was followed by a formal Reception at the Galway City Museum, Spanish Arch.
Before officially launching the Counselling and Support Service, Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health said she was a great admirer of Console, because they did a great job with relatively small resources. We need a faciliity like this virtually in every county in Ireland ' she added.
Marie whyte, Console Galway's Counselling Manager, said the facility was offering a much-needed service for the Galway area. ' It's important that people who are bereaved by suicide have a safe place where they can go and speak about their tragedy in a confidential environment with a qualified counsellor' she said.
Brid Ridge, an Oughterard mother who lost her 22 year old son through suicide two years age, told those gathered at the launch that Console had helped her greatly since she started attending the Console Support Group. ' I find it a great help, because you are talking to other people who have been in the same situation, and they know where you are coming from ' she said.
Marie Whyte, Console Counsellor with Mary Harney T.D, Minister for Health
Josephine Quinlan, Console Counsellor at the launch
Andrew Garvey, Chairman of Console with supporters of Console
Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health with Console Counsellors
Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health with the 'Friends of Console'
Mary Harney TD Minister for Health speaking during the Launch of Console House
Maire Whyte, Counselling Manager speaking during the launch
Mary Harney TD Minister for Health officially launching the Console Service
LAUNCH OF CONSOLE LIMERICK
Tim O'Malley, TD Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, officially launched the CONSOLE Limerick Service on Monday the 26th of March 2007 at Console House, Oakville Terrace, New Street, Limerick.
Josephine Quinlan, Counselling Co-ordinator for Console Limerick said ‘ We are delighted to have the Minister officially launch Console Limerick. His presence is an acknowledgement of the importance of such a service for people who have been bereaved through suicide.
It can be a very traumatic experience and in today’s world with its stresses and pressures, those carrying deep pain and strong emotions can feel paralyzed be their grief. Taking time to talk to a trained professional counsellor in a compassionate and confidential environment can help people understand what they are going through and their grieving process.
A distressed person may find it hard to look for help but we are here, and we understand. And if they make even the initial effort they will soon find, as others who’ve attended Console all over the country that their grief can be eased and they can begin to heal again ‘
Minister O' Malley said ' The encouragement and professional counselling and support provided by Console for those who suffer the intense trauma of bereavement through suicide of a loved one is of immense importance '
Sr Margaret O’ Sullivan RSJ, Console, Josephine Quinlan, Console, Minister Tim O’ Malley, T.D and Andrew Garvey, Chairman, Console.
President McAleese meets Console Team in Aras An Uachtarin
On Wednesday the 24th of November Our Patron, President Mary McAleese invited CONSOLE Volunteers and Supporters to Aras An Uachtarin in recognition of their outstanding commitment to our organisation. President McAleese, through her kind invitation acknowledges the importance of the work of our community based Volunteer’s and especially their valued contribution to the voluntary sector here in Ireland.
Photo: Barry O’ Driscoll , Kay Garvey, Michael Mc Guinness, Dr Martin McAleese, President Mary McAleese, Andrew Garvey, Console Chairman and Karl Llyod.
Christmas Celebration of Light Dublin
The Console Christmas Celebration of Light was held in St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, Co.Kildare on Sunday the 10th of December.
The Celebration of Light commemorates the lives lost through suicide. This is one of the most important events in Console’s calendar, inviting families and friends to come together in solidarity to remember the lives of their friends and loved ones. This evening includes the lighting of candles and a minutes silence in the presence of others to remember those who are no longer with us on life’s journey.
The Service was led by Fr Aidan Troy CP and Gareth O’ Callaghan, Broadcaster. Reflections and Readings by Geoff Day, Director of NOSP and Dr John Connolly, Irish Association of Suicidology. Music by: Tommy Fleming, Liam Lawton, Eimear Quinn, Niamh Murray, Acabella, Jacqueline O’ Dowd, Celtic Whisper, Fergal O’ Murchu and Seamus Brett.
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Acabella
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Tommy Fleming
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Liam Lawton
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St Patricks College Chapel
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Eimear Quinn
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Andrew Garvey, Console, Geoff Day, Director, NOSP, Niamh Murray, Liam Lawton, Gareth O’ Callaghan, Jacqueline O’ Dowd, Fr Aidan Troy CP & Dr John Connolly, IAS.
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Fr Aidan Troy, CP and Andrew Garvey, Chairman, Console
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Performer Tommy Fleming with Geoff Day
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Christmas Celebration of Light Galway
The Console Christmas Celebration of Light was held in the Augustinian Church in Galway City on Sunday the 17th of December. The event was hosted by Fr Dick Lyng, OSA, Canon Patrick Towers, Church of Ireland, Rev Sahr Yambasu, Unitied Methodist and Presbyterian Chruch.
The MC for the evening was Gareth O’ Callaghan, Author & Broadcaster. Music by: Marc Roberts, Jacqueline O’ Dowd, Cuchullan, Galway Choral Association and Poetry by Rita Ann Higgins.
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Jacqueline O’ Dowd & Marc Roberts
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Mary O’ Sullivan, Suicide Prevention Officer, HSE
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Fr Dick Lyng OSA
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Rita Ann Higgins - Poet
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Console Team Marie Whyte ( Director of Counselling Galway ) Margaret Tierney, Director of Human Resources & Volunteers with Mary O’ Sullivan, HSE
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Church Candle Lit
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Jacqueline O’ Dowd
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CONSOLE Conference 2006
The Annual CONSOLE Conference was held in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Lucan, Co.Dublin on Friday the 22nd of September.
The theme of this years Confeerence was: Suicide Prevention “ Protecting the Family of Tomorrow “
The Conference was a great success with over 500 people in attendance.
This year’s speakers included the following;
- Mary Harney T.D, Minister for Health and Children
- Gareth O’ Callaghan, Broadcaster and Author
- Dr Tony Bates, Executive Director of NCYMH – Title: Saying it through Self-Harm – What our children are trying to tell us.
- Professor Carol Fitzpatrick, Child and Family Psychiatrist, Mater Hospital, Dublin. Title: Depression and Suicidal Behaviour in young people. – How Families Can Help ?
- Dr Justin Brophy, Consultant Psychiatrist, Newcastle Hospital, Greystones, Co.Wicklow. Title – Disarming the enemy within – understanding and responding to the role of alcohol and substance abuse in suicide.
- Derek Chambers – National Office for Suicide Prevention. Title- Suicide – It’s Everyone’s Business.
- Ruairi Mc Kiernan and the team from SPUNOUT the National Youth Website. Title – Making a Difference. www.spunout.ie
Presentations
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Derek Chambers, NOSP
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Andrew Garvey, Chairman Console, Bernadine Nic Giolla Phadraìg and Gareth O'Callaghan
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Dr Justin Brophy and Andrew Garvey, Chairman Console
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Spunout Team
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Ruiari Mc Kiernan, Director of Spunout
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Prof Carol Fitzpatrick
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Dr Tony Bates
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Mary Harney TD, Minister for Health & Children and Siobhan Mc Ardle, Console
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Marie Whyte, Console, Derek Chambers, NOSP, Caroline Lennon-Nally, HSE, Siobhan McArdle, Console
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Maeve O' Sullivan,RAPID, Lise Alford, 3T's, Josephine Quinlan, Console and Samantha Mc Garry, Console.
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Spunout Team
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Console Galway Counsellor’s
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NOVEMBER 2006 - Galway
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Development Western Region recently held an Evening of Entertainment with all proceeds going to CONSOLE - Bereaved by Suicide Foundation, Galway
The amount raised on the night was €5,500.00.
THe event was sponsored by BUPA Ireland Ltd
Console launches a new service in Clondalkin
Console has launched a new Counselling, Support and Outreach Programme in Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
The service is located on the Monastery Road and Neilstown / Rowlagh. Telephone: 01 4595463 or Freephone 1800 201 890
Tanaiste Mary Harney, TD, Minister for Health and Children launched the service during the Clondalkin Mental Health Awareness Week on the 5th of May.
Following the success of the launch Console will host a Suicide Prevention Conference in Clondalkin entitled “ Protecting the Family of Tomorrow “ on Friday the 22nd of September in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley, Dublin 20.( Click here for further details )
A memorable year for Console and its supporters
"A Life 2 Live 4" DVD Launch
President Mary McAleese Patron of Console recently launched the Console Suicide Prevention DVD program entitled "A Life 2 Live 4". This DVD is intended for counsellors, group facilitators, schools and colleges where the issues of suicide and suicide bereavement are being addressed. The DVD is accompanied by a booklet of guide lines for teachers and counsellors who are using the DVD as an Educational Resource. The DVD and booklet are designed to raise awareness of positive options in relation to mental health as well as to heighten understanding of the impact of suicide on bereaved families and friends.
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Console Counselling Staff; Liam Sheridan, Alison Mc Grann, President McAleese, Josephine Quinlan
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Gareth O'Callaghan (Broadcaster & Author) with President Mary McAleese
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Dr. Tony Bates with President Mary McAleese
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Console Outreach Programmes
Tanaiste & Minister for Health and Children, Mary Harney, TD, recently attended the Console Community
Outreach Training Programme in All Hallows College.
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Tanaiste Mary Harney, TD, Josephine Quinlan (Counselling Co-Ordinator, Console), Alison Mc Grann (Counselling Psychologist, Console)
and Michael Egan (Director of Living Links)
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Group participation at Outreach Programme
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Tanaiste Mary Harney, TD, speaking at Console Outreach Programme
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Console Christmas Celebration of Light - All Hallows Chapel
Console hosts its annual Christmas Celebration of Light to commemorate the many lives lost through suicide in Ireland. Families of those
who have been bereaved through suicide attended this special ceremony, which included reflections from Gareth O'Callaghan (Broadcaster & Author) and Christy Kinneally (RTE).
Music was provided by Frances and Mary Black, Mary Coughlan and Acabella.
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Brian Kennedy (Singer/Artist)
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All Hallows Chapel
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Acabella
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Mary Coughlan, Frances Black and Mary Black
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Console Mid-Summer Fest Concert
The CONSOLE Annual Mid-Summer Fest Concert was held on Saturday the 24th of June in the National Concert Hall, Dublin.
The event was an overwhelming success with people travelling from the length and breath of Ireland to support the work of CONSOLE.
The Concert was “sold out“in advance and those lucky enough to secure a seat were treated to a most memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment.
The following artist’s performed on the night;
Moya Brennan ( Clannad )
Frances Black
Mary Coughlan
Charlie Mc Gettigan
Café Orchestra
Acabella
Fergal o’ Murchu
Jacqueline O’ Dowd
Gardiner Street Choir
The Concert was hosted by Mary Kennedy RTE with contributions from Chirsty Kenneally, Author and Broadcaster. The Concert was Directed and Produced by Yvonne Crotty and the Musical Director was Seamus Brett.
CONSOLE wish to thank all those who supported this special event and look forward to your company again in June 2007.
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Acabella
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Mary Kennedy (RTE), Freeda McHugh (Console) and Andrew Garvey (Console)
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Mary Coughlan and Andrew McGarvey (Console)
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Andrew Garvey (Console), Charlie McGettigan and Freeda McHugh (Console)
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Console Counsellors Siobhan McArdle and Nicola Hennessy
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Christy Kenneally (Author and Broadcaster) and Andrew Garvey (Console)
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Frances Black, Andrew Garvey (Console) and Freeda McHugh (Console)
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Moya Brennan (Clannad) and Andrew Garvey (Console)
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Console National Conference - Suicide Bereavement - Responding in the Aftermath - All Hallows College
Consoles National Conference entitled "Suicide Bereavement - Responding in the Aftermath" was held in All Hallows College in September. The conference speakers included Gareth O'Callaghan (Broadcaster & Author), Dr Justin Brophy (Consultant Psychiatrist), Dr. Brian Farrell (Dublin City Coroner), Prof. Kevin Malone (Consultant Psychiatrist and Scientific Director of The 3T's), Fr. Aidan Troy CP, Catherine Brogan (Acting Director of Mental Health and Addiction in HSE South Western Area), Mr. Barry McGale (Suicide Awareness Coordinator for WHSSB) and Sr. Margaret O'Sullivan RSJ (Seasons of Growth Co-ordinator)
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Siobhan McArdle (Console Counsellor)
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Andrew Garvey, Dr. Justin Brophy, Gareth O'Callaghan
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Geoff Day (Director of National Office for Suicide Prevention), Yvonne Crotty (Console), Fr. Aidan Troy, CP
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Console Fundraising at Boston Scientific - Galway
Console fundraising efforts by the employee's of Boston Scientific exceeded all expectations enabling
Console to open the much needed centre at 26 Bowling Green, Galway. Without their help it would not have been possible for Console to
offer this essential service for the West of Ireland.
On behalf of Console we wish to thank everyone at Boston Scientific for their efforts and contributions. Click here
to read the letter to Galway Employees from Gareth of Callaghan (Leading Broadcaster & Author).
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Employee's at Boston Scientific - Galway
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Console publications - Now Available
"A Life 2 Live 4" - Suicide Prevention DVD
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"Console's video takes a sensible and sensitive approach to the difficult issue of suicide and those who have been
bereaved by it. People explain not only how they have suffered but how they have coped.
There's help to be found here, an best of all there's hope" - Olivia O'Leary (Broadcaster and Author)
Click here for ordering information and other Console publications
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