05/10/2026
💙 Thank you for being part of “Creating Hope After Loss” 💙
From all of us at PIPS Hope and Support, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our conference, Creating Hope After Loss.
It was a privilege to bring together so many compassionate people who share a commitment to supporting those affected by su***de loss and helping to create hope in the aftermath of unimaginable loss.
We want to take a moment to say thanks to all of the individuals who made the conference as amazing as it was: Including the amazing staff at the Armagh City Hotel and Niamh Noade who played such beautiful music to open the conference.
Thank you to all of our incredible speakers for sharing your knowledge, expertise, experiences and stories with such honesty and compassion. Your contributions made the day truly meaningful and gave so much to everyone who attended. What a privilege it was to have talks given so many incredible individuals.
🌟Emma Mullen (MCIPD – PIPS Hope and Support Trustee)
🌟Seamus McCabe (PIPS Hope and Support CEO)
🌟Robbie Clarke (Assistant Director of Mental Health and Disability services SHSCT
🌟Mary O’Dowd (Lord Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon
🌟Oonagh Brown (Interim director – Samaritans)
🌟Teresa Turley and Julie-Anne Prideaux (who shared their moving personal testimonies)
🌟Michelle Scullion (Senior practitioner, Child bereavement service – Barnardo’s)
🌟Pat McGibbon (Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland Football player)
🌟Nuala Mckeever (Actor, Writer and Broadcaster)
🌟Gemma Maher (Protect Life Co-Ordinator SHSCT)
💙 Thank you to all the charities, organisations and professionals who joined us, for the vital work you do every day to support individuals, families, and communities. It was wonderful to connect, share ideas and strengthen the network of support available to those who need it. Our charity market was made up of over 16 charities coming together to showcase the amazing work they do
Thank you to all of the amazing individuals delivering fantastic workshops throughout the day! The three workshops ran twice throughout the day; allowing for invaluable education, learning and connection for our attendees
✨ Lisa and Aisling from Family Support Service-PIPS Hope and Support (Delivering Understanding bereavement support)
✨Mark Kernohan from Lifeline (Delivering Understanding Lifeline workshop)
✨Ed Sipler from SEHSCT (Delivering Self-care, when its needed most workshop)
And, of course, thank you to every person who attended. Whether you came to learn, share, connect, remember someone you have lost, or simply to be part of a community that understands; your presence matters.
Together, we are creating spaces where people feel heard, supported and less alone.
Thank you for helping us create hope after loss. 💙
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