PHOTO GALLERY: Emotional Candle-light Vigil organised by Friends of HOPE (D) in Newbridge

Photos by Martin Connelly

A candle-light vigil for those who lost their lives to suicide took place in Newbridge on Wednesday, October 10.

People walked together in solidarity from the Hope(D) building at  2 Henry Street, Newbridge, down the Main Street and gathered at The Liffey Linear Park for 7.30pm, where there were guest speakers and readers.

Last year the event was held for the first time reacting to the loss of five people within a short space of time by suicide throughout the county.

Hope(D) is run by volunteers and all counselling and holistic services are free. However, people are encouraged to donate. There are five counselling rooms, a reception room, kitchen and holistic therapy room.

In the holistic therapy room, people attending the counselling services at Hope(D) can also avail of Reiki and Reflexology sessions,

There is a kitchen for everyone to use.

If you or anyone you know is struggling - please lift the phone, send a PM on Facebook, knock on the  door of Hope(D) at 2 Henry Street, Newbridge gather the strength to take that first step towards healing. (12 yrs – 90+).

The service offers assistance for depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, bereavement, low self esteem, addiction and many more problems.

CALL 1800 855 834 or 087 151 3535 or [email protected]

'Friends of HOPE(D) included Gda Sean P.O'Mathuna, Philomena O'Brien (Comm), Niall Hurley Lynch (Moorefield GAA), Councillor Ivan Keatley, Fr Paul (Newbridge College), Emma McCormack (HOPED), Owen Lynch (Newbridge Vocal Academy), Terri Thorpe (Chair), Fiona O'Loughlin TD, 'Friends of HOPED' - Elaine Sheppard, Laurence Enright, Kathleen Conlan.