While the new year can bring celebrations for a lot of us, many others can experience loneliness or depression at this time of year.

Samaritans Ireland is encouraging anyone who can't cope with how they're feeling to get in touch at any time, day or night.

You can freephone 116 123 from a landline or mobile; you can also text 087 260 90 90 or email jo@samaritans.org.

Aidan Carr, Samaritans' Branch Coordinator, says whatever the problem, there's huge benefit in just talking about it: