There was a drop in the number of suicides in Kerry and Cork, according to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office.
These statistics, just published, show that in 2020, there were 69 deaths from suicide in the two counties, 48 were male, and 21 were female.
That’s a drop from 2019, when there were 86 suicides recorded, and 87 the year before.
In the South-West, which takes in Kerry and Cork, 1.3% of all deaths in the region in 2020 were due to suicide; this is slightly below the national average of 1.5%.
There can be a delay in the registering of suicide as the cause of death, due to such cases having to be referred to the Coroner's Court.
Nationally, deaths were recorded as suicide in 2020.
Anyone effected by this can contact the Samaritans on 116 123, Pieta House on 1800 247 247 or by texting HELP to 51444.
Information on how to mind your mental health, support others, or find a support service is available on yourmentalhealth.ie, or on the HSE Your Mental Health Information Line on 1800 111 888.
