Gemma's Legacy of Hope

08/10/2026

‘Mental Health Ireland’ are offering a series of free webinars as part of ‘Mental Health Month’ this month.

For further information and booking, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/mental-health-month-free-webinars-4879802/

01/10/2026

‘HUGG’, Ireland’s national su***de bereavement organisation, is dedicated to supporting adults bereaved by su***de.

They are hosting a Su***de Bereavement Pop-up Café in Donegal Town, 10.30am to 12pm on Wednesday 7th October, Wednesday 11th November, and Wednesday 9th December.

If you have lost a loved one to su***de, recently or many years ago, you are warmly invited to join them for a complimentary cuppa and chat with others who understand your grief.

Led by trained volunteers with a lived experience of su***de loss, their pop-up café offers a safe, non-judgmental space for social connection, mutual support and shared understanding.

To reserve a spot at one or more of their pop-up cafés, please register using the QR code OR email [email protected] with your name & number, and a member of their team will be in touch to give you more information OR call 01 513 4048 (their monitored answering machine).

24/09/2026

As part of ‘Mental Health Month’ next month, ‘Mental Health Ireland’ are running an event at The Regional Cultural Centre, in Letterkenny, on the 22nd & 23rd of October.

This 2-day evidence-based programme,
developed by the Copeland Centre, is led by two accredited facilitators and delivered in person in a welcoming and supportive environment.

The programme is open to anyone who wants to improve their mental health & wellbeing, or support their mental health recovery journey.

You’ll learn alongside a small group of 8-16 people - no previous group experience needed.

There are still tickets available for purchase at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/taking-action-for-whole-health-and-wellbeing-2-day-programme-letterkenny-registration-1999093325952

23/09/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and fundraised for us over the years. We are truly so grateful for all of your efforts and generosity 🌟

‘Gemma’s Legacy Of Hope’ provides a vital counselling service to The Rosses and Fintown area in Donegal, and we are so thankful to our community for enabling us to do this…..we could not do it without you 🤗

If you would like to donate to our charity, at any time, please click on this link: https://www.idonate.ie/cause/gemmaslegacyofhope

Thank you ✨💫

Gemma's Legacy of Hope Association online charity fundraising on iDonate for charities, good causes, and crowdfunders in Ireland

03/09/2026

A FREE mental health recovery programme available to individuals aged 18 -65.
Visit www.solasdonegal.org for additional information on this programme and to download a referral form.

03/09/2026

We were delighted to be invited to O'Reilly Sports Headquarters in Ballybofey, where we met up with Liam Doherty from the Donegal Dubai GAA club and Brendan McCole from O’Reilly Sports.

Last year, Liam asked Daniel O’Donnell would he be the face of their new limited edition Donegal Dubai jersey, which they designed in collaboration with O’Reilly Sports. Daniel duly agreed, and all he asked for in return was to give a donation to his chosen charity, Gemma’s Legacy of Hope. We were so delighted to be the beneficiary of a percentage of the funds raised through the sale of the jersey. Daniel is an absolute star and always so supportive of our service ❤️❤️⭐️⭐️👏👏

On the day Liam and Brendan presented us with a cheque for the amazing amount of €2,853.93. Thanks so much Liam for allowing us to be part of such a fabulous initiative, and Brendan for the tour of your impressive new building, recently opened sportswear shop and printing facilities. Thanks so much to Daniel as always, and well done to Liam and Brendan on this fantastic project. 👏👏❤️

We still have a small amount of these jerseys remaining in both adult and kids sizes, so please get in touch if you haven’t got yours yet. Limited edition, when they’re gone they’re gone!

21/08/2026

A fantastic fundraising event, Benny’s 5th Summer Shindig, was held in Caislean Oir on the 31st July 🎶🌟😍

There was a great line-up of music, featuring Atlantic Reel, Benidorm Irish Rovers, The Hecklers and Danny O’ Donnell and lots of other bands and musicians 🥁🎸🎤🎶💃

Four charities were chosen as the beneficiaries, of which one was Gemma’s Legacy of Hope….and for that we are truly thankful 🥰❤️🤗

We were delighted to hear that the shindig raised an astounding €20,000 this year again, with each charity receiving €5,000. This is the second year that the fundraiser has donated to Gemma’s Legacy of Hope, with us also receiving €5,000 from last years event. It’s an incredible amount of money raised, and we are so grateful for all your efforts 👏👏👏👏

Johnny Gillespie recently presented Kayla with the cheque for €5,000. Thank you to all of Benny’s family and friends and all that donated on the night, and through the raffle. Also a big thanks to everyone who donated raffle prizes 🌟💫✨

These funds make such a difference to Gemma’s Legacy of Hope and the service it provides 🙏💖💕

04/08/2026

On Saturday the 4th of July, ‘Elvis Rocking In The Hills of Donegal’ fan club, hosted Ciaran Houlihan live at the Waterfront Hotel, Dungloe, and what a treat it was! 🪩🕺🏻💃

The dancing shoes were on, (blue suede or otherwise 🤣) and everyone had a great night 😍🎉

Gemma’s Legacy of Hope were so grateful to be chosen as a beneficiary of the funds raised at this event, to a fantastic total of €1310, raised on the night 🤩👏👏

A special thanks to Beatrice Farrelly for organising the event. Beatrice spent so much time putting this concert together, and we so appreciate all her efforts 💖

Also a huge thanks to the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis (Ciaran Houlihan) for a fantastic performance on the night 🪩💫🌟

Thank you also for all those who donated prizes for the raffle 🤗

As Elvis would say, Thank you very much🕺🏻😂❤️❤️❤️

30/07/2026

We were delighted and honoured to be invited to the Donegal Volunteer Recognition Awards, a few weeks back, on the 16th July at the Radisson Blu Hotel, in Letterkenny 💫

The Donegal Volunteer Recognition Awards are an annual event held by the Donegal Volunteer Centre, celebrating the dedication and impact of volunteers and community projects across Donegal. Projects are nominated for originality and innovation, strong community impact, and meaningful volunteer involvement 💚💛

It was amazing and quite moving to see so many dedicated volunteers in the one room, who are doing such fantastic work in our local community, and indeed across the whole of Donegal. There are so many good people in our wee county! 😍🥰🙂

We were humbled that Gemma’s Legacy of Hope was nominated in the Project Recognition Award, and John, Aaron and Kayla were nominated in the Individual Award. It really meant so much to us ✨⭐️🌟

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us over the years. We cannot do it without you, and we are so grateful for all your ideas, commitment and enthusiasm for such a vital service to so many in our community 🤗💗💞

27/07/2026

A huge thanks to Naomh Muire Íochtar na Rosann for their generous donation of €1000, raised by completing WAAR (Wild Atlantic Adventure Race), held on the 9th May 🤩👏

WAAR is a fantastic event, now recognised nationally and internationally, which is a race series including running, cycling, and kayaking, in some of Ireland’s most challenging and picturesque terrain 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🚴‍♀️ 🚴✨

There’s no doubt that it is a challenging race, and we really appreciate all their efforts, and being chosen as the beneficiary of their donation 🤗😄🙂

Naomh Mhuire has been a big supporter of mental health in the community, and this recent donation really helps to support our much needed services 💚🤍💚

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, from all at Gemma’s Legacy of Hope 😍