Donal Walsh | The Saturday Night Show | Full Interview

[@RealityEscapeeItIsMe]

He was an amazing young man. Thanks to his story I wake up every morning and despite how bad I feel I'm thankful to be here. RIP Donal.

[@CrazyCraicAss]

Lovely as this young fella was and as heartbreaking as his suffering and passing has been, I believe he did not understand the nature of mental illness. He voiced the opinions about suicide that are held by the majority of the population, who are not educated on the topic, and which are the very opinions that mental health organisations are actively engaged in confronting. On one level suicide certainly is a choice, but on another it must be taken into account that a person's mind when in the throes of suicidal ideation is possessed by mental illness and they are not as autonomous in their actions as (forgive me) a cancer patient. This problem needs to be understood and addressed in society, if only to save lives and to improve the quality of a sufferer's life. Donal's misunderstanding of the nature of suicide should be forgiven, but the anger and confusion that he felt should be attributed to and directed at the government, whose lack of initiative in combating the stigma that surrounds mental illness has not helped to reduce the suicide rates.

[@liamholton8937]

Donal shared a great message to everyone. I hope everyone remembers it and think of Donal Walsh. RIP Donal.

[@kells1x]

Heartbreaking to know hes gone most adults wouldnt have his bravery INSPIRATION!!! RIP a legend in my eyes a fighter til the end in my eyes xxxx

[@melissacope100]

Inspiring young man..i cried my eyes out watching it..hes spirit will live on in everyone..R.I.P Donal

[@MultiZanadu]

everytime i see this , im shattered and heart broken.. what a truly incredible young man... and what a fantastic family .. God bless you all . RIP Donal.. my inspiration

[@johnoconnor4623]

Donal, your spirit is alive and you are an inspiration to us all. Thanks Donal for being such a brave young man, love you and hugs to you and your mam, dad and sister.

[@user-xw6qz7di5i]

My God...... tears are flowing my eyes, how in the hell can he talk like that what an amazing young man........superb......

[@JohnWilliams-mh5sv]

He's an absolute legend. He deserved to live so much. If you're down get help. If not for you, then for Donal!

[@TheSaoirse60]

Rest in peace, Donal. Thank you for all you did to inspire us, and for showing us how important it is to appreciate life. x

[@CianDub]

A very brave young man, but he has absolutely no idea about suicide. To hold his views up as the new mantra on suicide prevention is beyond dangerous, it might sound modern and radical, but at the end of the it's just a rehash of the old, naive view that you can guilt trip someone out of committing suicide, which is never, ever the case.

[@paullinnane6128]

rip donal a lovely caring young man i wish you lived to 100 rip donal xxxxxxx

[@honeyflowerchild]

Such a lovely person, rest in peace Donal, you have touched all our hearts.

[@lilprpmami1]

From the bottom of my heart, RIP Donal, you certainly seem a very intelligent articulate young man, and you have indeed left your mark on this world and I hope your words do make people think. My sympathies are with your family and friends at this sad time :( But I am gonna say a controversial thing, although he really suffered and no should like he did, im not sure hes the best voice in suicide action, hes 16 and has never had a mental illness, ppl with mental illness suffer greatly too...

[@JoannCoogan]

What an incredible young man.

[@Eyelaashh]

Thinking of you today Donal

[@tonyurmate]

an amazing young man. may God bless you. it isn't fair to see a young man having to suffer and I found it hard to watch. but it is true that no matter what problems we have in this life,we have to make the most of our life. no matter what problems we have, be it money,or jobs, we only get one shot at life. so if you are troubled in life,just take a quiet moment and get up early in the morning and watch the sun come up,or take a quiet moment for yourself and remember that we are never long for this world and make every moment count. and remember be good to eachother and don't fight with other. make love not war.

[@eimearhughesharpist]

Rest in peace - a huge inspiration not only to young people but to all of us. Prayers for your family and friends

[@jimiosuilleabhain419]

I nearly started crying.he should be rememberd as Saint Donal.

[@superbrit123]

Incredible young man. His parents done a brilliant job. May he rest in peace, I'm sure he is playing plenty of sports in heaven.😄

[@brendan92613]

A hero of our century. Donal showed everyone the most important thing we can do with our lives is to live it. R.I.P Donal may your legacy live on.

[@gwenmoore445]

What a wonderful Guy Donal was He's family must be so proud. Like what his Dad said a Giant God Bless Donal RIP :,-(

[@seanhanifin3599]

Donal Thank you for Teaching us about Not to commit Suicide! RIP Donal walsh

[@Chizzy456]

his mom visited my school yesterday Donal died on the 20th of may 2013 rip

[@liamholton8937]

His mom visited my school on December 5th in Kilkenny. She thought we were a very chatty bunch of students even as myself and my friend Joseph were the fellas who asked her the most questions. RIP Bud.

[@chris210767]

To Fionnbar,Elma and Jema... You must be so proud to have had such a wonderful Son and Brother in your lives... such an inspirational young man... Thank you Donal for sharing your story with us... Rest In Peace Donal +

[@Nyctolust]

R.I.P Donal. I don't even know you but I was thinking about you all day today, and yesterday. You're such an inspiration.

[@Bnmlja]

Rest in peace Donal. I wish your family and friends every strength and comfort. The spirit will live on :)

[@coco12345do]

RIP, what a lovely young man, touched all our hearts

[@Annoeire]

A "giant", a true legend of a young fella. Ireland is at a loss for your passing.

[@sarahmurray1992]

wat a hero of a young lad. Rip donal

[@JohnAdams198805]

I was watching it I was crying to be honest on his story but his appeal to enjoy life not commit sucide he loved life to the full he frought the cancer for 4 years rest in peace Donal

[@debbiegallagher6441]

Rip Donal! I know I didn't know you but you inspired everyone :) you were so young but God needed a beautiful angel and he got the most precious young man :* when I seen your story it touched my heart so much to see such a young person die from cancer , to see any person any age to die from it :( you were such a brave younglad :') you in God's arms he will look after u :) you were a beautiful looking young boy :) your smile lit up the world :* Rest In Peace Donal

[@jessicapender9079]

Rip Donal ..Will definitely try my best to have a more positive outlook on life after listening to you X

[@alastarter]

A true strong and honest young man. RIP xx

[@fifimac2007]

Omg what a incredible young man. He's family and friends should be very proud of him :-) RIP donal

[@alastarter]

beautiful strong person. god bless him and his family and friends.

[@SCihatestrawberries]

An indescribable person. Rest in peace. Love and support to your family. WHAT A LEGEND :')

[@sophiemoran4599]

Gone but never forgotten

[@TechKnow88]

What an amazing young man!

[@alastarter]

beautiful child. RIP

[@katieellenohara]

Unbelievable. A true inspiration. Rest in Peace x

[@maryosullivan95]

such an inspiration!......has changed soo many lives! RIP donal......#ForeverYoung xx

[@dajmjbtlluver93]

I know this is so late but R.I.P. Donal Walsh! U were such an inspiration!

[@CaptainCookieCat99]

*are

[@Shayna2515]

What an Incredible young man, such an inspiration. RIP Donal

[@johncorley1991]

R.I.P Donal your an inspiration to the whole country, look down on your family and friends pal

[@marcfitzgerald4730]

An inspiration to us all. Rest In Piece Donal

[@Ludillandra1]

Thank you!!! RIP...

[@Nyctolust]

It was recorded a month ago when he wrote the letter. RTE uploaded 2 and a half minutes of the interview last month and now they have it in full too.

[@sorchadunne6935]

Heartbreaking.

[@MichaelG99]

R.I.P Donal :'( Lovely lad, very inspirational, so brave /3

[@emmadaly28]

ahh i cried he has such a lovely laugh !!:'(

[@yummuffin90]

He has no understanding of what it's like to be suicidally depressed therefor shouldn't have spoken on behalf of people suffering from the illness.

[@thehappyellen]

God I hate cancer RIP

[@mymossey1234]

A year today rip Donal 💕😢

[@maryosullivan95]

this was recorded on 6th april 2013! very sad! Rip Donal x

[@wjmracecourse]

Rest in Peace Donal- only the good die young

[@chloeg199fluffy]

Am I the only one who cried halfway through? :'-( RIP donal.

[@arminkrautgasser8038]

A living Angel.

[@danglesdee]

Rest in peace young fella :(

[@pauldunneska]

R.I.P. DONAL WALSH. 13-5-2013.TIME 17:17.

[@alastarter]

How strong he was. RIP xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@tommyohanlon6761]

God bless him he was a man I love you hopefully the Kerry football team wins it for ya

[@Luigi32826]

Donal your a legend

[@seanthorntonthornton]

Great Kerry man!!!!! RIP Donal

[@Aaronmcdaid1]

R.I.P Donal Walsh

[@jamesmcgreevy1263]

rest in peace

[@uponya32]

chur bro rest in peace from kiwiland (new zealand)

[@insanegaming3908]

RIP Donal

[@alastarter]

My prayers are for his parents family and friends, . xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@momsdaword11]

RIP xxx

[@Holmezy2k11]

R.I.P man :,(

[@markmckeown87]

So am I right in assuming this was recorded on Saturday and he passed away yesterday? Very tragic news, RIP Donal.

[@alastarter]

RIP. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@denismorris2109]

How can somebody dislike this

[@alastarter]

beautifil child. RIP. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[@jonahnorth2104]

Who would dislike this

[@dzagaiwonka]

R.i.P

[@seangarry4385]

Cool dude

[@Waddawik]

i am SO FUCKING SICK of hearing about him. It just goes ON and ON and ON and ON and ON and ON and ON and ON and ON

[@lolguy124]

RIP Donal

[@InQueryClanPs3]

R.I.P Donal Walsh

[@TheMegapj123]

Rest in peace

[@Mcmahon143]

R.I.P

[@InQueryClanPs3]

R.I.P Donal Walsh

[@1916pp]

RIP Donal