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For the second year, on September 9th 2005, Ireland joined the global initiative to mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a public Candlelight Vigil, hosted by The 3TS. The Vigil was held in the forecourt of The Bank of Ireland, College Green Dublin to remember those who have lost their lives by suicide.
The occasion was marked by a candle ceremony, a minute's silence and music from The Dublin Male Welsh Choir and the Vedres Quartet. Mr Sean Kelly, the President of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), lit the first candle on behalf of the young people of Ireland and talked frankly on the subject of suicide. President Mary McAleese sent a message of support read by “Be Not Afraid” campaigner Daniel Philbin Bowman. Console (Bereaved by Suicide Foundation) were on hand to provide support and information on their support services and helpline.
Speaking on behalf of the 3TS, Professor Kevin Malone, Dept. of Psychiatry & Mental Health Research, St, Vincent's Hospital said:
"The Vigil is a solemn occasion of respect and remembrance, an opportunity for all those in communities across Ireland who have been touched by suicide to come and light a candle of remembrance in silent vigil, and to lend support to the 3TS Awareness Campaign for action, intervention and prevention at all levels of our society. If we are to turn the tide of suicide in this country then it is critical that people realise that suicide in Ireland isn't someone else's problem, it is everyone's problem".
For further information, call (01) 2139905 or email: 3ts@alburn.com
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