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THE organising committee of the charity horse ride around Quin and Doora are back in action this year, having had to cancel the event in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19.
The event, which is in aid of Clare Suicide Bereavement Support, will take place on Saturday, March 19, commencing at 1pm from Malachy’s in Quin.
It is suitable for all levels of rider with an entrance fee of €25 per horse and €15 per pony. Refreshments will be served at Malachy’s, and The Shebeen, Doora.
A spokesperson for Clare Suicide Bereavement Support said, “This event has been going for a number of years and sincere thanks is due to the organisers, those who take part, those who give donations, the many people who help on the day, the residents of Quin who tolerate the inconvenience, the local land owners who allow the horse ride over their land and the Clare Hunt for their support.”
Clare Suicide Bereavement Support is a voluntary organisation which has been supporting the suicide bereaved in Clare for 20 years.
None of the members are paid and the support, which is available 24/7, is free of charge. The organisation is registered with the Charities Regulator and a report is submitted annually.
Support is offered to families and friends who have lost a loved one by suicide. The support may be on a one to one basis, to a family or community group, or to a group of bereaved people who come together for a Healing Programme.
A death by suicide is usually followed by extreme sadness, turmoil and emotional pain. There can also be a sense of being alone and a fear of not being accepted or understood. It can also be difficult to admit that one needs support.
The support offered by Clare Suicide Bereavement Support is completely confidential and those who have looked for support have found a way to gradually move towards self-acceptance and calm.
While the loved one who has died is never forgotten, the pain is made easier, the bereaved person learns to deal with the loss and get back to a more normal pattern of living.
For further information or support phone or text either 086 0565373 ir 087 3698315. More information is available at www.claresuicidebereavementsupport.com.
