110 deaths by suicide recorded in Kerry over five-year period

The HSE South West caring for Kerry campaign says supports are always there for people struggling with their mental health.

It comes as figures from the CSO show that more than 100 people in Kerry have died by suicide over a five-year period.

According to the data, between 2018 and 2022, 110 people deaths by suicide were recorded in the county.

16 people died by suicide in Kerry in 2022, which is 11 fewer people than in 2018.

27 were recorded in 2018, 23 in 2019, while 22 deaths by suicide were recorded in the county in both 2020 and 2021.

Nationally, 500 deaths by suicide were recorded in 2022.

Supports are available at the Samaritans on 116 123, Pieta on 1800 247 247, or HUGG on 01 513 4048.