East Coast Samaritans were delighted to join in on the Seabreeze Festival on Main Street Arklow
East Coast Samaritans were delighted to join in on the Seabreeze Festival on Main Street Arklow on the 17th of July 2022. We had the opportunity to create awareness of the work Samaritans do by giving out pens, wristbands and cards to people of all ages in the community. The Seabreeze Festival ran from July 15th to July 17th 2022 and this is the first time since 2019 the festival has came back to bring the community together with fun events from the teddy bears picnic, American Wrestling, Street fun and games, Carnival, dog show, live music and much more. There was also a burger eating competition and a hot chilli eating competition, it was noted the hot chilli dish was so good the winner of the competition took some hot chilli away for later the previous time that competition took place !!
Damien, Andrea and Ciaran at the Seabreeze Festival Arklow 2022
Meanwhile, East Coast Samaritan's volunteers raised awareness of the vital work Samaritans do and made it known to the public Samaritans are available 24/7 freephone on 116 123 and by email at jo@samaritans.ie. The emcee of the Seabreeze festival Dicey 'O' Riley kindly announced the presence of East Coast Samaritans volunteers over the loudspeaker which could be heard all over the Main Street of Arklow several times throughout the day, this was a fantastic way to create awareness of our local branch of Samaritans off Main Street Arklow Co Wicklow.
Andrea and Ciaran ECS with two interesting characters from the Seabreeze Festival Arklow 2022
The Seabreeze Festival ended with an amazing display of fireworks after the live music.
Fireworks at the end of the Seabreeze Festival 2022
If you or anyone you know need us, we are here 24/7 to offer you emotional support by calling freephone 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie You are not alone.