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Cork Samaritans in the Marathon

Cork Samaritans in the Marathon

Posted by Cork Samaritans on Jun 4, 2013

Volunteers from the Cork Samaritans took part in the 2013 Cork Marathon. Some of the volunteers walked/jogged/ran stages of the marathon whilst others handed our publicity materials on Patrick Street. A selection of photos from, the day can be seen below: [View with...

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We need your help so we can help those in distress

We need your help so we can help those in distress

Posted by Cork Samaritans on Jun 1, 2013

DON LYNCH, the recently appointed chairman of the Cork branch of The Samaritans, outlines the challenges ahead for local volunteers — including a funding crisis which is putting services in Cork in danger. I’ve been a volunteer with Cork Samaritans for three years and...

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Funk N Something fundraiser in aid of Cork Samaritans

Funk N Something fundraiser in aid of Cork Samaritans

Posted by Cork Samaritans on May 29, 2013

The lovely people behind Funk N Something are holding a fundraiser for the Cork Samaritans on Friday the 31st of May in the Ruby Lounge on Washington Street in Cork city. Featured acts include Fabula Di Beaumarchais, Lucy Von Furr, Rosie Howick, the amazing Diane...

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Welcoming our new chair, Don Lynch.

Welcoming our new chair, Don Lynch.

Posted by Cork Samaritans on May 23, 2013

Cork Samaritans are pleased to announce the election of our new Chair,  Mr. Don Lynch. Don has been a volunteer with the Samaritans for 3 years and works for University College Cork, based in the Tyndall National Institute where he has been a Systems Administrator for...

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June 2013 Information night

June 2013 Information night

Posted by Cork Samaritans on May 2, 2013

Our first information night of 2013 for prospective volunteers is taking  place on Wednesday, June 12th at 7:30pm in the Cork Samaritans Branch on Coach Street About the night The purpose of the information evening is about letting people know about what is involved...

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Samaritans Urge the Public to ‘Call Us’

Samaritans Urge the Public to ‘Call Us’

Posted by Cork Samaritans on May 1, 2013

Cork Samaritans held an unusual awareness campaign on Patrick’s Street during the month of April. In conjunction with Sinead Shepherd’s School of Dance Samaritans staged a Flashmob style event where over 50 people danced to Carly Rae Jepsons song ‘Call Me Maybe’...

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