Facebook page on personal debts

A man who lost his fuel business after 20 years has organised a Facebook help page for people struggling to meet mounting financial…

A man who lost his fuel business after 20 years has organised a Facebook help page for people struggling to meet mounting financial debt.

Separated father-of-five Séamus Sherlock (45), Feoghanagh, Co Limerick, started the Life after Debt group after five people he knew took their own lives. He believes stress over financial worries played a major part in the deaths of his friends.

Between 7pm and 10pm are Mr Sherlock’s busiest times for taking calls from the public.

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