Shine News

Shine is currently recruiting people to join the National Reference Group to support the National Implementation and Monitoring Committee for Sharing the Vision. Are you interested in becoming a member?

Friday, 11th July will see a courageous team of Shine staff, volunteers, Ambassadors, supporters, and sporting heroes take on a daring abseil from the rooftop of Croke Park.

Shine is delighted to announce Newstalk journalist James Wilson as the winner of the Rosalynn Carter Fellowship for Mental Health Journalism in the Republic of Ireland (RCJF) for 2025/26.

Sign Up to Abseil at Croke Park and Support Mental Health! Join us on Friday 11th July 2025 for Abseil for Shine at Croke Park and raise vital funds to support people affected by mental illness across Ireland.

Recent commentary surrounding the Mental Health Bill 2024 has unfortunately included deeply stigmatising language and worrying predictions,particularly concerning individuals experiencing severe mental health challenges and the perceived risk that those "lacking insight" will fall through the cracks

Breaking Barriers: New Survey Highlights the Benefits and Need for Improved Psychosis Support and Stigma Reduction in Ireland

This July, I’ll be stepping (well, lowering!) off the edge of Croke Park’s Hogan Stand for something that really matters: mental health. Yes, I’m abseiling more than 100ft from the top of Ireland’s most iconic stadium, and I’d love you to join me or support me.

2024 was a busy year for Shine. View the video below to see a round up of key events.

In late 2023, as part of delivering on our strategy, it was agreed to work toward a clear single identity for Shine to increase our impact, efficiency and effectiveness.