THE people of Gaoth Dobhair are being asked to come up suggestions for the location for an ‘Oasis of Peace’ sculpture. The communal reflection space in the heart of the community will be in remembrance of those who have died suddenly and tragically down through the years. Ms Máire Uí Chomhaill, Bainisteoir, Ionad Naomh Pádraig, […]
New Year’s Day Errigal climb for ‘Living Links’
THE Donegal Branch of the Living Links suicide support group will tomorrow host their third annual New Year’s Day climb of Errigal.
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.
Terrific trek across Donegal raises more than €50,000
A STAGGERING €53,000 has been raised by two Donegal men who undertook a mammoth three-day challenge last month in aid of Pieta House North West.
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.
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.
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.
Children orphaned and separated after death of mum (34)
AN appeal has been made to help a young Castlefin family who have been left orphaned, separated and without their own home after their mother’s death.
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.
Volunteers sought for ‘Darkness into Light’ events
VOLUNTEERS are being sought for Donegal’s second ‘Darkness into Light’ event which is expected to attracts thousands of participants to the streets of Letterkenny, Donegal town and Maghery in the early hours of Saturday, May 9.