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Bereavement support for men and women in Ireland

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If you have lost your Husband, Wife or Life Partner you are welcome to join the community.

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Established in January 2009, Widow.ie is an Irish online information and self-help resource for, and by widows, widowers and bereaved life partners. If you have lost your Husband, Wife or Life Partner you are welcomed to join. Some members are recently bereaved and for others its a number of years, all ages are welcome to join in conversation.

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Grief Telephone Support Helplines

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Grief Telephone Support Helplines Free to use grief telephone support helplines are invaluable when you are grieving and in...
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Children

Mother’s Day Ideas for Children Bereaved of a Mother

Colette Byrne -
Mother's Day will soon be here, and for many it will be the first without their Mother. The death of a loved one is difficult and notably so in the time leading up to special events such as, Mother's Day.
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Not a Support Group Kinda Guy – TEDx

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Seven ordinary Dads brought together after the death of their wives and discovered the power of a support group. The seven grieving and widowed Dad's began to share their loss in the group. In time, they gained the tools to help them reimagine their lives without their wives.
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Can the Widowed Apply for COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment?

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If you are widowed and were working up until March 13th, you can claim the COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment and it will be paid in addition to your widowed pension. To apply for the new COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment you can apply online at mywelfare.ie If you require a form posted out, it can be requested both online or by calling the emergency phone number 1890800024
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You've come to the right place. I'm only here a short while myself and I've found this site a great support. The others are all great people

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There are some very nice compassionate and caring people on this site and I hope this site brings you a bit of comfort as it has me.

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I just wanted to say that you have come to the best place. 3 Days here and I feel like I've found a safe haven somewhere to come to.

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