‘We’ll ensure Donal’s message isn’t forgotten’

The parents of inspirational teenager Donal Walsh are determined to keep his memory alive by continuing to spread his message, which touched a chord not only in Ireland, but around the world.

Fionnbar and Elma Walsh said they have been overwhelmed by the reaction to their 16-year-old son, who passionately highlighted teenage suicide while he was battling terminal cancer.

They revealed that €150,000 has been raised for Crumlin Hospital in the name of the teenager, who campaigned for suicide awareness, along with cancer research and improved facilities for teenagers in hospitals and hospices, in the months before he died in May.