Ricky Parker

Away days! 🟣🔵 En route to Ballybofey for Finn Harps away. Buzzing for the Ramblers game tonight ⚽️ Just the short trip ahead! @CobhRamblersFC @FinnHarpsFC

4 points against the small club

Suicide. I'm choosing to be deliberately blunt and provocative in this post because it's necessary. Government, charities, football clubs are all pushing water up a hill in highlighting what is undoubtedly a major health crisis. You take a rope. You put it up in a garage or a tree nearby or far away. You're thinking about every loved one you'll leave behind as you put that rope around your neck. Then you drop. Some are decapitated. Some aren't. All are found by someone who has a lifetime of trauma that will never leave them. A son. A daughter. A brother. A sister. A mother. A father. I know 2 men who hung themselves. One was found by his Mom. One was found by his brother. Neither have recovered fully. 20 and 30 years on. A life sentence for people who were already worrying, terrified their loved one may do something. So just visualise the above and ask, "is there another way"? A segway for a moment. I do a few Q&A's every year. Tales of yesterday with a 99% male audience of my age group. After the stories and fun, my last question back to the audience is.. "Hands up if you struggle with a mental health issue". Nobody ever puts a hand up. Despite 1 in every 3 of 500 attendees statistically struggling. "Ah, nobody, that's fucking brilliant! Well I do! ". I then graphically tell people, stunned into silence about how a rope around my neck in the middle of nowhere jolted me to go home and cry like a baby to my Mom. After the Q&A has finished, something always happens. I'll be chatting to a few guys, saying bye and one by one, men will come over and whisper " I struggle". Or my mailbox the next day will have 30 emails from guys, their partners or kids saying " Dad/Uncle /Brother was there last night and what you said hit them hard". And that's how some people realise that it's time to speak to a pal or family member or even rant to me in an email. It works, I often get a follow up email a year or 6 later saying that they took responsibility for their suicidal feelings and are now flying. Humans are programmed to want to live, to have families and to keep the species growing and thriving. So for a human to want to short circuit that desire isn't normal, and it should never be spoken of as normal. It's the ultimate red flag. If you suspect your mate, Dad, Brother, Uncle is struggling mentally, they deserve your intervention. They deserve a " are you OK, please tell me what's up". They deserve an opportunity to get past wanting to hang a rope over a tree or in a garage and slowly struggle until they die and you find them. If you've been there and trust me I have plenty, then you'll know that text out of the blue, or a footie mate or one of your kids asking jow you are can open the curtains to some sunshine. Because when suicide is your only answer, the room is already dark, and you can't see a way out. So please, fucking pretty please, ask that husband, Dad, Uncle, Cousin, footie pal TODAY how they are. You may be shocked what comes back but extremely glad that you asked. For those who struggle, you're not alone.

Just the 430km Trip for our fans today. Safe Travels to all 🏟️ Finn Park, Ballybofey ⏰ Kick-off 7.45pm 📺 Live on LOITV loitv.ie/ie Come on the RAMS!! 🟣🔵 #Greatestleagueintheworld

Memories that will last forever.

Home and away 🟣🔵⚽️🐏

A 2-1 win on the road after a hard fought encounter. Goals by Barry Coffey & a Cian Murphy penalty sealed the win and a happy squad facing the long trip home and keeping our unbeaten run going. Thank you again to the fans who made the great effort to travel up and support the team.🟣🔵🐏

@abbixdaly @CobhRamblersFC @FinnHarpsFC You can’t be from Cobh and support city 🫣

@Ricky_Parker_ @CobhRamblersFC @FinnHarpsFC ricky i thought you were better then that 😔

En route to Ballybofey for @CobhRamblersFC against @FinnHarpsFC tonight! Can’t beat away days, just the short trip today. Cmon the rams 🐏 🟣🔵

I’m both impressed and insulted by this tweet. Touché.

Cobh Ramblers announce financial takeover from FC32 echolive.ie/corksport/arid…

Buffalo chicken and chips at Cobh Ramblers FC (@CobhRamblersFC) 💶 €12 (£10)

supporters liaison @Ricky_Parker_ and friends will host a charity match in St. Colmans Park tomorrow in aid of Ethans Journey who are looking to raise money for Crumlin Children's Hospital through the Children's Health Foundation. @CobhRamblersSLO childrenshealth.enthuse.com/pf/andy-blaith…

@Foleyj2407 🙊

@Ricky_Parker_ So is winning the first division bud 🤣🤣💚🤍❤️

Winning in Ballybofey this season isn’t for everyone 😏😜

MATCHDAY V Treaty united 🗓️ 16th February 🏟️ Markets Field ⏰Kick off 7.45 📺 Live on LOITV 🟣🔵🐏

We are currently looking at running a supporters bus for the first game of the Season away to treaty on Friday 16 February. For those interested please email SLO@cobhramblers.ie €20 Per person travelling @CobhRamblersSLO 🟣🔵

Match day! We play Fermoy in Carrig Park tonight with a 7:30 kick off. Our annual charity challenge game against Fermoy. Please note that tickets are available at the gate. All proceeds going to a great cause. 🟣🔵

Q&A New Club SLO – Ricky Parker Ricky Parker has Joined the club in the Position of Supporter Liaison.🎤 cobhramblers.ie/qa-new-club-sl… @CobhRambersSLO

Pop over and follow our new twitter account for @CobhRambersSLO SLOs act as a bridge between football clubs and supporters by providing a two-way flow of information around key topical issues. @Ricky_Parker_ @LeagueofIreland

Buzzing to get started ⚽️ Looking forward to engaging with fans, community groups and all stakeholders to make sure we have very enjoyable match nights. I’ll have a dedicated email set up soon and fans can contact me to make any suggestions for the upcoming season 🟣🔵