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.
How one man transformed his life
A MAN who for years battled drink addiction and depression has said it was the Letterkenny Youth and Family Service (LYFS) that finally transformed his life.
Coroner blasts world famous DJ over ‘suicide’ video
A DONEGAL coroner has criticised one of the worlds top DJs for what she perceived as the depiction of a suicide in his latest music video.