Accord: Call the couples and relationships support line on 01 531 3331, staffed by counsellors Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 8.00pm, Counselling is also available to anyone wanting to talk through a relationship difficulty. Visit the Accord website to check for a convenient location and arrange a face-to-face appointment”.

Kilkenny Bereavement Support offers a free listening service to bereaved people of all ages. Now, KBS support the bereaved by phone or by Zoom. People can discuss their preferred option with their bereavement support volunteer. Please phone 056-7756538 or email: director@kilkennybereavementsupport.com.

COVID-19 Support Line for Older People: Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance, seven days a week, 8am – 8pm. Call 0818 222 024.

St. Vincent de Paul Society The telephone number of the Thomastown St. Vincent de Paul Society is 086 2664669 for anyone who wishes to contact the Society.

MABS: The Money Advice and Budgeting Service is a free, confidential and independent service funded thorough the Citizens Information Board. MABS assist people who have debt problems, who are in difficulty paying a mortgage or who are facing legal action because of debt. They also provide information and access to Insolvency Services. For more information contact MABS on: www.mabs.ie or call MABS on 0761 072610.