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Vol.21 No. 42
Thursday, 18th October, 1990
SUICIDE CRISIS
More people die from suicide than road accidents according to the Samaritans. Over 24 Galway people take their lives each year.
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And almost one in six callers last year to the Samaritans at 14 Nun's Island said they had con sidered suicide. Calls increased by 20 per cent this year according to the organisation's four teenth annual report, just released. One in four of the 11,500 callers was under 20 years. Some 66 per cent were men. Most people feel desperate at some time, but some believe suicide is the only escape, according to the Samaritans. "With the increasing stresses and pressures of modern living, a person may find their friends or colleagues have no time to listen."
KEEP HOPE ALIVE
The Samaritans offer a listening ear to the troubled. "We guarantee con fidentiality and what peo ple value most is that we don't put pressure on them. Our callers find talking to a sympathetic listener can help keep hope alive. They say it reduces tension and makes them feel in control." Parents and friends can Juggler RICHARD TERRY practiced his skill in Eyre Square on Saturday. help by encouraging the distressed to call the Photo: MIKE SHAUGH1MESSY Samaritans. Says Barbara Mur phy,"We all meet people in trouble. But often they can't make the effort to seek help. Or they say; "What's the use?"And This week the Galway Advertiser introduces a few new changes to give the then it's too late. City's popular paper a brighter look. "People can help by noticing when someone is Some of the usual columns have been moved from their pages. troubled and encouraging Mary O'Connor goes colour. Judy Murphy edits the new Last Ward on the him to contact us. Or you can ring them yourself. back page. Linley MacKenzie's Sports line can be found at its new permanent It's your help that can position on the last three inside pages. make the vital dif Galway City is becoming more progressive, confident and colourful. The ference." Galway Advertiser intends to reflect these exciting changing times. Mary O' Connor
SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
Exam pressure, loneliness and unemploy ment are some of the pro blems facing Galway youths. The Samaritans are deeply concerned at the in creasing number of young
BARBARA MURPHY of Galway Samaritans. people who attempt suicide. Says the Report; "They are experiencing extreme pressure. They see changes in society and its values, while also having to cope with major changes in their own lives. Some have school or fami ly problems. Others are faced with the loneliness and isolation of unemploy ment." But not everyone who calls is suicidal stresses Barbara Murphy, Direc tor, Galway Samaritans. "We aim, with our car ing and befriending, to
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MMDS PUBLIC DEBATE
A British research company will reveal their findings on microwave signals at a mass meeting on the controversial MMDS television system at Seapoint tonight, Thursday.
The meeting has been organised by the Ibnabrockey residents. The controversial MMDS mast which brings cable t.v. to rural areas is sited on the outskirts of the city. Local resident John Lydon says the company, Coghill Research, are the main experts on the issue in Britain. "They have persuaded the government there to postpone blanket coverage of MMDS until more is known about its effects. That is all we want." Communications Minister, Ray Burke and Cablelink, the company responsible for implemen ting the MMDS system are expected to attend the rally. Mr Lydon states that other local politicians and public figures have also been invited, as well as the public.
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Residents Slam Report
Ibnabrockey residents have slammed a report from a Galway Professor saying MMDS is safe. They claim that in his report, Dr. Michael Redfern of the Applied Physics Department, U.C.G. admitted no facili ty exisited in Galway for measuring microwave signals
Says John Lydon; "Dr. Redfern states there is no power metre of sufficent sensitivity available in Galway. He had to use other equipment. "When I relayed the details to Coghill they said this was not a proper method of measuring levels from an MMDS mast. We are not happy with Dr. Redfern's report." Telecommunications Engineer, John Browne who lives in Moycullen says the type of equipment Dr. Redfern used could cast doubt on his results Meanwhile Presidental Candidate Mary Robinson says local people's fears must be allayed on MMDS "This is an issue that may become very divisive throughout rural Ireland I would welcome a full report from the experts as soon as possible."
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