Young film-makers remember Donal Walsh at inaugural competition

Budding film-makers and actors are taking inspiration from the life of a courageous teenager who promoted an anti-suicide message among his peers.

The work of Donal Walsh, 16, who died last year after a battle with cancer, is being continued in different ways, including film.

A total of 80 entries from primary and second-level schools, and third-level institutions were submitted to an inaugural national film competition, Live Life, dedicated to Donal’s memory and to encourage the young generation to spread his positive message.