Tullamore mum organises Fr Liam Lawton concert for Console

A Tullamore mother-of-two whose husband died by suicide is organising a local concert by international singing star Fr Liam Lawton, to raise funds for the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console. Rena Lynam from Arbutus Court, Tullamore, turned to Console for help and support after she lost her husband Stephen six years ago when […]

Offaly asked to get active and Connect for Console

Communities across Offaly are being encouraged to get out, get active and Connect For Console over the October bank holiday weekend. Voluntary organisation Muintir na Tire has joined forces with national suicide prevention charity Console to promote a weekend of community physical activity while raising awareness of positive mental health. “From biking to bog snorkelling, […]

An Offaly Applegreen station will be asking its customers to take a walk this week

The fuel retailer is taking part in a first nationwide Suicide Awareness Week from June 17-23 on behalf of national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console. Customers of Tullamore Applegreen at Water Lane will be invited by manager Carol Cuddy and staff to join them for a fun 5km Console Walk and Talk, details of when and […]

Offaly Natives take part in Fight Night Live, ‘Knock out Suicide’

Normally reports of a series of brawls taking place on Saturday night would be reported in the news, however this weekend there will be plenty of punches thrown in a very good cause, as 26 combatants prepare to “Knock Out Suicide” in Athlone IT Sports Hall. The event has been organised by Console, who are […]