# 5516: LISTEN¦ 'The loneliest country in Europe'? A recent report found higher rates of social isolation on the island of Ireland than anywhere else in Europe. Could encouraging participation in walking groups help tackle this 'silent epidemic'?

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Podcast: [Listen! With Frank Mitchell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/listen-with-frank-mitchell-960321)
Published: 2026-04-17T10:32:30+00:00
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