Issue 114: 17th May, 2024
Inside
Cullen Pipe Band Raise Money For Band
Millstreet Holy Communion Photos
FREE
Rockchapel Toddler Group First Birthday!
ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH IRD Duhallow To Run Addiction Awareness Event
Addiction and mental health issues do not discriminate and can affect individuals from any walk of life; regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or background. Anyone can be impacted by these challenges. There has been a significant rise in addictions across Ireland including drug use, gambling, Internet, sex/porn and Duhallow is no different, which is noted in the findings in IRD Duhallow’s 2021 Youth Needs Analysis.
With this in mind, IRD Duhallow have put together an event that focuses on addiction and how it affects every facet of life. To deliver this message, the panel has a powerhouse trio who have experience in discussing their own battles with addiction; Ciarán Carey, Brenda Dennehy, and Tony O’Reilly. With the help of An Garda Síochana, they will educate on recognition, resources, and how their stories can help others.
■See pages 20 & 21
Photo by Fergal Daly Issue 114 May 17th, 2024 DiscoverDuhallow@irdduhallow.com discoverduhallow@irdduhallow.com 029 60633
1