24/12/2025
Wishing you all a peaceful, safe and happy Christmas. Please remember Christmas can be a difficult time for many people. We at Inishowen Medical send them all our strength and support.
When you are experiencing tough times, it is hard to see a future but you matter and with help you can see a future. Please reach out, people care.
Please check in with your family, friends and neighbours and show them you care. Simple acts of kindness to strangers can make a huge difference to their day. Be your best self. Kindness and understanding is the real gift you can give this Christmas.
We are closed from from 6pm Christmas Eve until Monday 29th December except for our Emergency line which is open from 1pm - 6pm on Christmas Eve for On Call GP: 087 169 7456.
NowDoc, Carndonagh will cover the other hours we are closed over the Christmas period.
NowDoc: 0818 400 911
For emotional support Samaritans are available on free-phone 116 123, 24-hours a day. You can also free-text Hello to 50808 to connect to the confidential text service or Email: jo@samaritans.ie
Pieta’s Free 24/7 Crisis Helpline is available on 1800 247 247, or you can text HELP to 51444.
For domestic abuse support, contact Donegal Domestic Violence Services on Freephone 1800 262 677 or mobile 087 381 2438.
Support is also available from the National 24 hour R**e Crisis Helpline 1800 77 8888, and SATU (Sexual Assault Treatment Unit, Letterkenny) on 087 068 1964.
Aware: Support for people affected by depression or bipolar disorder.
Call: 1800 80 48 48 (10am-10pm daily)
Jigsaw Donegal: Mental health support and advice for young people aged 12-25.
Call: 074-9726920
Website: Jigsaw.ie for online support
North West STOP-Suicide Prevention: Offers a free counselling service.
Call: 0818 444 000 (8am-8pm, 7 days a week)
Irish Hospice Foundation: Bereavement support line.
Call: 1800 80 70 77 (Monday to Friday, 10am-1pm)
Men's Aid Ireland: Support for men experiencing domestic violence.
Call: 01 554 3811 (limited hours over Christmas, check the Citizens Information website for exact times)
Childline: Support for everyone up to the age of 18 in Ireland.
Call: 1800 666 666 (24 hours)
Free text: 50101
ALONE: For older people who need support or may be experiencing loneliness.
Call: 0818 222 024 (8am-8pm)
An Garda Síochána (Donegal Stations): Available 24/7 if you need to talk or require assistance of any kind, or in an emergency.
Buncrana: 074 9320540
Emergency Services: For life-threatening emergencies.
Call: 999 or 112