“Anyones brother” vigil

Anyones Brother CaoilteOver 300 people attended a dignified and moving Anyones’ Brother vigil  to remember all those families who are suffering due to our inadequate mental health services.

Shane who is the Fiancé (now husband) of Caoilte’s sister Cat gave a very moving speech on the theme

“This is not Ok anymore”

This can be downloaded below.

Shane’s speech at Caoilte’s vigil

Bressie also spoke about the need to tell politicians we want better mental health services. “We all have a duty to implement change”

Bressie speaks at Anyone’s brother event

 

Even people who could not make it , sent support

Counsellor Ann Rabbitte in Loughrea

Counsellor Ann Rabbitte with friends in Loughrea

Four minutes silence was observed.

A video snippet from one of the moving songs

Joe.ie put together a video report of the Anyones brother event with an interview with Shane and Bressie.

Video report of event