'We were unable to visit her or to say goodbye': The people behind the Covid death toll
As Ireland’s Covid-19 death toll surpasses 3,000, we speak to some of the families behind the figures.
As Ireland’s Covid-19 death toll surpasses 3,000, we speak to some of the families behind the figures.
The death toll from Covid-19 in Ireland surpassed 2,000 people yesterday.
In the government’s new plan on living with Covid-19 is a section on how we mark those who have died during the pandemic.
The national freephone service – 1800 80 70 77 – will be available Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm.
‘Something I’ve tried to live by over the past year is a lesson I learned soon after the bereavement- you honour the dead by choosing to live well, writes Noel Byrne.
Rhona Butler said the current process is not fair on the student, family or school involved.
The FirstLight charity is holding a walk in memory of children who have passed away on 8 September.
Father’s Day can be a tough day for those who have lost a child or a father.
There is no guide to tell you how to cope with life after loss, writes Mairead Doyle.
Being an ex carer has left me with an awful void in my life, writes Annie McGuinness.
It’s a fitting a tribute to Donna to finally be myself, writes Neil Fox.
Grief doesn’t define who I am but it’s shaped the person I’ve become, writes Jenny Gilleece.
Christmas can be a tough time for those who have lost a loved one.
The widowed were 20% more likely to develop dementia than married people, the meta analysis indicated.
Irish researchers want your help to answer this very question.
The Irish Hospice Foundation gathered opinions of over 2,000 people.
Joan Deane helps people deal with the trauma of losing someone through homicide.
The Irish Hospice Foundation has said investing in bereavement services and end-of-life care will benefit society as a whole.
Father’s Day can be a tough day for those who have lost a child or a father.
The ad was for the UK market.
The Irish Hospice Foundation wants people to make plans for their social media accounts in the event of their death.
The Irish Hospice Foundation wants people to talk about death, dying and grief more openly.
The HSE launched its national standards for bereavement care following pregnancy loss today.
I feel privileged to be working with and for the bereaved, writes Brid Carroll
This time of year can be particularly difficult for someone who has lost a loved one.
Young people often struggle to access support following the death of a loved one.
Your experiences of grief, in your own words.
“Down through the years I’ve seen some really tragic cases … It can be hard.”
A mother-of-three on the heartbreak of having a stillborn daughter.
An expert tells us what we can do to support bereaved people, how to talk to children about loss, and if there’s a good alternative to mass cards.
Running away and saying nothing at all is often the worst. But there are times to ‘show up and shut up’.
Michael McEnery provides a personal and heartfelt account of the loss of his young daughter Annabel to cancer. Here he talks about how he and his family got through such a horrific ordeal.
Anam Cara has released a series of videos aimed at helping bereaved families.
A conversation between 300 people – about dying.
Wendy has terminal cancer.
Death is the one constant which unites us all.
Despite all these years, the pain of losing her remains. Grief, unfortunately, does not follow a defined trajectory.
The band are due to play a concert in Vancouver tomorrow night.
Mum’s kitschy Christmas apron that we used to slag her mercilessly about. Her make up, hurriedly applied between basting the turkey and topping the sprouts. All that is gone now. And God, how I miss it.