Teac Tom delivered nearly 5,000 therapy sessions
A Laois charity has been named as a finalist in this years Irish Red Cross Humanitarian Awards.
Angela Hayes, founder of Teac Tom, is nominated for the Humanitarian Of The Year Award.
The service provides immediate walk-in crisis intervention, counselling, and family support for those affected by suicide and mental health challenges in both Laois and Kilkenny.
Nearly 5,000 therapy sessions were delivered last year with €300,000 in fundraising required annually to maintain their services last year.
The award ceremony takes place on May 8th with former President of Ireland Mary Robinson to be honoured with a special Lifetime Achievement Award
Drug-Driving Surge Sparks Calls For Christmas Crackdown
Revenue Seize Over €243,000 In Contraband
Tributes Paid To Laois Man Following Passing
Midlands Hospice Planning Application Passed By Offaly County Council
Tolü Makay Joins Cast of DWTS Ireland
HSE Warn Flu Season Is Most Severe In Years
Laois Motorist Caught Speeding At 149 km/h
Offaly Woman Opposing Removal Of Roadside Memorial Removals
White Christmas Possible For Midlands
Midlands Campaign Urges Church To Explain McGregor Wedding Decision
Gardaí Search Suspected Westmeath Brothel
Offaly TD Backs Taoiseach Ahead Of Fianna Fail Campaign Review
Westmeath Distillery Showcased At European Parliament
Mental Health Charity Launches Festive Support Groups Over Christmas
Midlands Man Acquitted Of Father’s Murder On Grounds Of Insanity
I Hope My Son Has A Farm To Come Home To - IFA President
Ticket Prices Set To Rise For National Ploughing Championships
Taoiseach Warns Of Threats To Energy And Communication Cables
Irish Farmers To Join EU-Wide Protest In Brussels
Four Men Released Without Charge After Midlands Prison Assault Arrests