A Night of Hope: Samaritans’ Journey into 2024

The annual Longest Night fundraising event of Samaritans Ireland occurred on Saturday, 21 December, marking the longest night of the year. This initiative serves as a reminder to those finding it difficult to manage during the holiday season that the Samaritans’ helpline operates 24/7, even during Christmas.

As twilight fell on Saturday, 21 December, various structures and iconic places throughout Ireland illuminated in green for The Longest Night to promote awareness of Samaritans this Christmas.

Samaritans’ 116 123 helpline offers emotional assistance to anyone in need, at any time, available 24/7, 365 days a year, including on Christmas Day. On that particular day, over 100 volunteers across Ireland are set to respond to more than 1,000 requests for assistance and provide a comforting presence to those requiring support.

Discover who participated in Samaritans’ Longest Night 2024

We appreciate everyone who took part in our Longest Night initiative and contributed to raising awareness of our helpline. Special thanks go to the various buildings and landmarks throughout the nation that shone green to symbolize Samaritans’ presence during the darkest times:

Antrim
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council

Carlow
Carlow College St Patricks
Carlow Municipal Buildings

Clare
Bunratty Castle
Clare Comhairle na nOg
Clare Youth Services Centre
Ennis Leisure Centre
Future Mobility Campus Ireland
Shannon Airport

Cork
Cork Airport

Derry
Derry City and Strabane District Council
The Playhouse

Donegal
Donegal County Council

Dublin
Aras Mac Dhiarmada
AXA Insurance
British Embassy
Casino Marino
The Convention Centre
County Hall Swords
Department of Education
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Dublin Airport Control Tower
Collins Barracks
Farmleigh
Four Courts
Heuston Station
Iveagh House
Law Society of Ireland
National Museum & National Library
Phoenix Park Roundabout
Samaritans Dublin
Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre
St Stephen Green – Wolfe Tone Monument
Swords Castle
Toyota Sandyford
William Fry Solicitors

Down
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Saint Bronachs, Church of Ireland, Rostrevor

Fermanagh
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council

Galway
Bon Secours Hospital
Claregalway Castle
Galway City Hall
Kylemore Abbey
Salmon Weir Pedestrian Bridge
Samaritans Galway
Terryland Castle

Kildare
Kildare County Council
Moorefield GAA
Newbridge Business Centre

Kilkenny
Kilkenny Castle
St Canice.s Cathedral
Kilkenny County City Hall
Kilkenny Town Hall
Bidd Early
Village Inn

Limerick
Hospital Family Resource Centre CLG

Longford
C&D Foods

Louth
Louth County Council

Mayo
ATU Castlebar
ATU Letterfrack

Monaghan
Monaghan County Council Offices

Sligo
Tom Fox Estate Agents

Tipperary
Rock of Cashel

Tyrone
Mid Ulster District Council – Dungannon

Waterford
Ardscoil na Mara
Garter Lane Arts Centre
Waterford College of Further Education
Samaritans Waterford & South East
SETU Arena

Westmeath
Athlone Railway Bridge