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Losing a parent to suicide

As we continue our series losing a parent to suicide, Pat speaks to Michelle McMullan, Michelle ...

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10.00 30 Apr 2025


Losing a parent to suicide


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As we continue our series losing a parent to suicide, Pat speaks to Michelle McMullan, Michelle lost her dad Liam to suicide, 30 years ago when he was only 48 years old and Michelle was only 15, she shares the story of how that loss shaped her life.

This series is supported by the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for mental health journalism in Ireland, in partnership with Shine and produced by our Senior Producer and one of this years fellows Claire Darmody.

If you have been impacted by any of the content of this interview or series you can contact the Samaritans on 116123 or Pieta House on 1800 247247. 

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