A NEWTOWNCUNNINGHAM gym owner is feeling ‘ready and really determined’ as takes on the mammoth task of completing 10 Ironman challenges in 10 days in memory of his late father. Danny Quigley, of DQ Fitness in Newtowncunningham is taking part in a ten-day Ironman challenge starting today (Friday) to raise money for Pieta house and […]
Donegal people urged to watch ‘one sunrise together’
DONEGAL people are being urged to rise early and unite for ‘One Sunrise Together’ for this year’s Darkness Into Light. This year’s Darkness Into Light takes place tomorrow morning and people across the country are being encouraged to sign up to share ‘One Sunrise Together’ on May 8 as part of the major fundraiser for […]
New-look Poor Farmers auction raised over €31,000
THERE was a different look to the annual Ardara Poor Farmers Auction which took place on Tuesday night. The event, which is traditionally held in Teague’s Bar, was moved to Brockagh Mart this year with all bids coming in online. Advertisement A total of €31,220 was raised on the night with all proceeds going […]
Optum gives €180,000 to three causes
Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), has committed €183,160 to provide urgent assistance to Health Service Executive hospitals and individuals experiencing homelessness and mental distress in Ireland as they face hardship during the Covid-19 pandemic. The partnerships with ALONE, Blood Bike Northwest & Blood Bikes East and Pieta House are part of UnitedHealth Group’s […]
Save lives by walking from Darkness Into Light
Pieta and Electric Ireland are now calling on people from Letterkenny to join the expected 250,000 participants across the globe on May 11.
Out of deep trauma comes music
“I was affected very badly by what happened, I still am. Although I wasn’t feeling suicidal, I was in a very bad place.”
Thousands expected to take part in Darkness Into Light
“He went down into the kitchen one night and he took an overdose. I wasn’t actually quite asleep and I heard a crash in the kitchen.”
Letterkenny man to be remembered at special event
“There was never a dull moment when he was around.”
Calling on Cupid to raise funds for Pieta
TWO Letterkenny women have called on cupid to help them raise vital funds for a much needed charity in Donegal, while trying to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Saoirse Faughan and Aine Boyle are organising a Valentine’s charity ball t years, they understand the importance of Pieta House in Letterkenny, and want to contribute […]
Pieta House to open in Letterkenny next month
THE new ‘Pieta House’ suicide and self-harm crisis centre for Donegal will open its doors for the first time in Letterkenny on Monday, May 15.