Menu
29/10/2012
Teenage Girl Commits Suicide After Bullying Claims
A 13-year-old girl has committed suicide after warning people the day before that she was going to kill herself.
Erin Gallagher from Donegal Road in Ballybofey, killed herself on Saturday following many abusive messages posted on a online discussion forum.
The second-year pupil at Finn Valley College in Stranorlar, Co Donegal, was communicating on the ask.fm website.
Her body has been taken to Letterkenny General hospital where a post-mortem is to be carried out.
A Facebook page has been set up for the schoolgirl called RIP Erin Gallagher and has received over 1,500 likes.
(CD/IT)
Erin Gallagher from Donegal Road in Ballybofey, killed herself on Saturday following many abusive messages posted on a online discussion forum.
The second-year pupil at Finn Valley College in Stranorlar, Co Donegal, was communicating on the ask.fm website.
Her body has been taken to Letterkenny General hospital where a post-mortem is to be carried out.
A Facebook page has been set up for the schoolgirl called RIP Erin Gallagher and has received over 1,500 likes.
(CD/IT)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 December 2012
Erin Gallagher's Sister Found Dead
The sister of Erin Gallagher, who committed suicide less than two months ago, has also died. Shannon Gallagher, 15, passed away in Co Donegal last night. It is believed she also died of suicide.
Erin Gallagher's Sister Found Dead
The sister of Erin Gallagher, who committed suicide less than two months ago, has also died. Shannon Gallagher, 15, passed away in Co Donegal last night. It is believed she also died of suicide.
01 April 2019
Status Yellow Warning Issued For Snow And Ice In 10 Counties
A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice across ten counties. According to Met Éireann the warning is valid from midnight tonight, 01 April, and will remain in place until noon on Wednesday 03 April and will affect all of Connacht and counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Longford and Louth.
Status Yellow Warning Issued For Snow And Ice In 10 Counties
A Status Yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice across ten counties. According to Met Éireann the warning is valid from midnight tonight, 01 April, and will remain in place until noon on Wednesday 03 April and will affect all of Connacht and counties Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Longford and Louth.
12 March 2019
Orange Warning As Storm Gareth Sweeps The Nation
Storm Gareth is to bring disruptive weather to parts of Ireland over the next few days, with heavy wind and rain forecast. A status Orange warning for counties Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will come into effect at midday and last until 9am tomorrow, Wednesday 13 March.
Orange Warning As Storm Gareth Sweeps The Nation
Storm Gareth is to bring disruptive weather to parts of Ireland over the next few days, with heavy wind and rain forecast. A status Orange warning for counties Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo will come into effect at midday and last until 9am tomorrow, Wednesday 13 March.
10 October 2018
Orange Warning Issued For High Winds
Met Éireann has issued an Orange weather warning for 13 counties for high winds. The warning comes into effect from 10pm on Thursday, 11 October, and covers Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Kerry, Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Cork and Waterford.
Orange Warning Issued For High Winds
Met Éireann has issued an Orange weather warning for 13 counties for high winds. The warning comes into effect from 10pm on Thursday, 11 October, and covers Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Clare, Kerry, Dublin, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow, Meath, Cork and Waterford.
26 February 2016
Polling Stations Open
Polling stations across Ireland have been opened as 157 seats in the Dáil are contested in 40 constituencies. Over 550 candidates have campaigned for the support of more than 3.22 million eligible voters and a seat in the 32nd Dáil. Polls will be open until 22:00 tonight, and the counting of votes will begin on Saturday.
Polling Stations Open
Polling stations across Ireland have been opened as 157 seats in the Dáil are contested in 40 constituencies. Over 550 candidates have campaigned for the support of more than 3.22 million eligible voters and a seat in the 32nd Dáil. Polls will be open until 22:00 tonight, and the counting of votes will begin on Saturday.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Scattered sleet and snow showers will turn increasingly heavy and more frequent in the afternoon across the north. Largely dry with sunny spells in the south, but showers spreading here towards the end of the day. Maximum temperature 4 °C.Tonight:Frequent, often heavy showers of rain, sleet and snow will affect most parts this evening and overnight, but are likely to be most frequent across the northeast. Minimum temperature -1 °C.
