Joe Freeley, who runs Joe Maxi Taxi Co, will be providing free trips on the night of August 17 to those celebrating their Leaving Cert results.

In place of a fare, Joe will be collecting voluntary donations to Pieta House instead.

This is the Ballyhaunis man's third year offering the charitable service, and it has been a great success in the past.

Joe says that having raised a large family he is more than familiar with the stresses and struggles young people go through.

"I'm fortunate to have reared a large, healthy family, all scattered around the world; two daughters and six sons, one granddaughter and five grandsons.

"I've experienced the ups and downs that teenagers go through at results time and thought it a great opportunity to highlight the great work that Pieta House provide," Joe told the Irish Examiner.

Joe's taxi

"Not everyone is cerebrating their results, and it is such a stressful time for students.

"Suicide has devistated familes all over this country, and my gesture may just help one person seeking help."

Joe is happy to sacrifice a night's wages to help those at risk of suicide and provide an affordable and safe way home for young people.

"It's a small contribution to do every year, my fuel cost is no more than €30 for the night - a very small sarcrifice to hopefully help someone."