Following the success of last year’s event, the Aisling Centre in Enniskillen is organising its second annual Cuilcagh Mountain Dawn Trek to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2022, with the trek taking place on Saturday, September 10 at 7am.

World Suicide Prevention Day, which first started in 2003, is observed across the world on September 10 annually.

It aims to start a conversation about suicide and promote a worldwide message of hope.

This year’s theme is "Creating hope through action" and the Aisling Centre hopes that by organising this event, it will encourage people who may be considering ending their lives to talk to someone and to remind them that there is help available.

People will choose to do the trek for many different reasons, including personal ones. Some may go to remember a loved one, others as part of their own recovery, some may enjoy the challenge, while yet others will attend to show solidarity and support for people who are struggling with their mental health.

For everyone participating, it will be an act of self-care – an opportunity to connect and ground themselves while enjoying the many benefits of being out in nature.

One former participant said: “I did the walk with my sister, and we both really enjoyed it. We lost our sister recently and it gave us both a chance to talk about things in an environment with no interruption.

"It gave us both a sense of peace and calm in the midst of our grief. I feel having this as an annual event is an excellent idea, and hopefully it will be a good fundraising opportunity for Aisling Centre.”

Last year’s walk was a great success for all involved, and Aisling Centre received fantastic feedback from those who took part.

Those taking to the walk will be attending one of the region's natural treasures. Cuilcagh Mountain stands 2,182ft (665 metres) above sea level, and its famous Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail showcases the scenic wilderness of the mountain and breathtaking views of the surrounding lowlands.

The Boardwalk Trail has made Cuilcagh Mountain much more accessible, but much of it remains a challenging trek, and a reasonable level of fitness is needed.

Anyone interested in taking part in the trek, which will last approximately three hours, can register online via shorturl.at/EHK79, or by contacting the Aisling Centre directly.

Numbers in organised groups using the Cuilcagh boardwalk are limited by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, so early registration is advised. The registration fee is £25, and includes a t-shirt, certificate, and a medal for those participating.

Aisling Centre is dedicated to the promotion of positive mental health and emotional well-being and provides a professional counselling and psychotherapy service in Co. Fermanagh and the surrounding area.

For further information, contact the centre at 028 66 325811, email info@theaislingcentre.com, or see www.theaislingcentre.com.