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Daniel Craig hails ‘heroic’ fathers on suicide prevention charity trek

Three men whose daughters took their own lives have received a message of support from James Bond actor Daniel Craig, who described their latest charity campaign as “heroic”. The fathers appeared on BBC Breakfast to raise awareness for their charity ...

22 Sept 2022 at 12:02

Local News

More than 750 avail of suicide prevention therapy at Pieta office

More than 750 people have availed of suicide prevention therapy at the Letterkenny office of Pieta over the last two years, the Democrat can reveal. The service is also hiring a psychotherapist and experienced child and adolescent psychotherapist ...

25 May 2022 at 21:30

National News

Worrying increase in under 18-year-old clients at Pieta as demand for service grows

The number of under 18s seeking support from suicide prevention charity Pieta has increased by 42% in 2021. The number of clients in this age group has more than doubled on this time last year. Furthermore, the overall, demand for Pieta’s ...

23 Aug 2021 at 15:54

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13 venues across Donegal get ready for Darkness Into Light event

Towns and villages all over Donegal are gearing up for this year's Darkness Into Light fundraising walk. It will take place at 4.15am on the morning of Saturday, May 6 in over 200 venues throughout Ireland and across the world and at 13 ...

09 Apr 2023 at 12:00

National News

Pieta House received 99,000 crisis calls and texts last year

Pieta, Ireland’s national suicide prevention charity, received over 99,000 crisis calls and texts, its Annual Report has show. The report for 2022 also shows that it provided over 51,300 therapy hours free of charge, and over 670 ...

12 Jul 2023 at 15:24

South Donegal

John Rooney completes enduring 30-hour 600km solo cycle for local charities

John Rooney spent 30 consecutive hours in the saddle over the weekend to raise money for charity. John headed off from Corker Lane in Ballyshannon at 6am Friday and returned 600km later as he finished up at the Market Yard at ...

13 Aug 2023 at 12:56

Northern Ireland

Keith Duffy presents award to founder of autism and suicide prevention charity

Boyzone’s Keith Duffy has presented a National Lottery Award to a mother who founded an autism charity after her son lost his life to suicide. Julia McKeever, from Portadown, set up The Autism Hive after her son, Luke O’Hara,...

26 Oct 2023 at 15:34

National News

Darkness Into Light suicide prevention fundraiser to take place in May

The annual Darkness Into Light suicide prevention fundraiser is set to take place in two months. The fundraising event takes place every year to raise money for Pieta's lifesaving suicide and self-harm support resources, ...

26 Mar 2024 at 10:58

Local News

Suicide prevention training announced Donegal communities

Often, we only talk about mental health as an individual responsibility, but lots of things outside our control contribute to mental health. Many of us have experienced times where life has been difficult. The last few ...

26 Feb 2023 at 18:07

National News

Buildings to be lit up green for mental health on longest night of the year

Dozens of Irish heritage sites and buildings are to be lit up in green on Wednesday to raise awareness of a free mental health phoneline ahead of the Christmas period. The campaign, organised by mental health charity ...

20 Dec 2022 at 16:39

Local News

Marking World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

President Michael D. Higgins marked World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 by inviting a number of suicide prevention activists to Áras an Uachtaráin. The President, in a statement for World Suicide Prevention Day said: ...

10 Sept 2020 at 07:32

Local News

A Donegal man's inspirational year-long challenge will help suicide prevention

Some people mark their 50th birthday with a big cake, others with a holiday, party or night out with family and friends. But one Donegal man has spent the year in the run-up to his 50th running at least 5K every ...

29 Dec 2020 at 18:17

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