Leitrim participants invited to raise awareness of support for suicide

Friends of Suicide Loss are holding a walk from The Spire, O’Connell Street , Dublin 1 to Clontarf  Castle on November 18th  to honour a day devoted to those impacted by suicide. On this special walk they will be carrying a ‘candle of hope’.

For the 6th concessive year Friends of Suicide Loss will have the ‘Mourning Has Broken’ walk to commemorate the International Survivors of Suicide Lost day (also known as Survivor Day).

Proceedings will kick off at 1:30pm, with those taking part asked to meet at The Spire on O’Connell Street, from where, the walkers will make their way to Clontarf Castle where they will hold a commemoration of those that they have lost, followed by special events  to support those in bereavement not just from suicide but including any other bereavement.

The International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day began in America in 1999 and was introduced by FOSL into Ireland for the first time 6 years ago with great success.

Please note that following the walk and commemoration at the castle, which are free and includes inspirational talks, readings, lighting of candles and letting off balloons, there is a charge of €100 for the events at the castle which begin at 6 p.m. and  includes a candlelight dinner, raffles, draws, spot prizes, music and entertainment all evening.

You can register for the evening event via the following link: https://dublinireland.isosld.afsp.org/register/registration/form

Tickets can also be purchased for the evening event by emailing foslpost@gmail.com  or by ringing 014927576.

Those bereaved in any circumstances are welcome to integrate with us on the day and join in the proceedings.

FOSL work to provide support to those who have been greatly impacted by the loss of someone in their immediate family, or a friend, to suicide.

Amongst the many services they provide are outreach support, one to one support and support groups, workshops and educational programmes.

For more information, visit Friends of Suicide Loss’ website  www.fosl.ie, Facebook and Twitter @foslireland and Instagram @fosl.ireland