Donegal Rose, Amy Callaghan, was praised last night as she openly discussed her mental health struggles during the live RTE broadcast of the Rose of Tralee. Taking to the stage to talk with Daithi about her battles with anxiety, peer pressure and how she got the help that was needed, Amy wowed the nation with […]
Hundreds turn out for Donal Reid book launch
MORE than 300 people packed into the Abbey Hotel, Donegal town, on Saturday night for the launch of the autography of former Donegal senior footballer, Donal Reid.
Letterkenny confirmed as location for first Pieta House
LETTERKENNY has been confirmed as the location for a new ‘Pieta House’ suicide and self-harm crisis centre for Donegal.
Report reveals high number of ‘untimely deaths’
A NEW HSE report has been launched, detailing research carried out following the ‘untimely deaths’ and suicides of 34 patients in Donegal.
Clothes needed for ‘Fashion Swap’ in aid of Pieta House
TWO local ladies are organising a ‘Fashion Swap’ in order to raise funds for a proposed Pieta House suicide and self-harm crisis centre in Donegal.
Timely move by suicide and self harm charity
IT is hoped that a ‘Pieta House’ suicide and self-harm crisis centre will open in the north west as early as next year.
Housing association acting within rights – claim
THE CEO of a housing body has said it is acting within the law when dealing with tenants in relation to rent arrears and the payment of property tax.
Gardai praised for saving man from taking his own life
A DONEGAL man has called on the State to honour two Letterkenny-based Gardai who prevented him from taking his own life last year.
Local Samaritans prepared for busy Christmas
VOLUNTEERS at the local branch of the Samaritans charity are fully prepared for what is expected to be another busy Christmas.
Meditation centre plan for Donegal
A YOUNG woman from Northern Ireland hopes to open what is believed to be Ireland’s first independent meditation centre in Donegal.