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Danny Quigley swim from Lifford to Kinnego Bay

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1599: tabled on 12 September 2023

Tabled in the 2022-23 session.

This motion has been signed by 2 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House extends its congratulations and admiration to Danny Quigley for his extraordinary feat of swimming from Lifford to Kinnego Bay, celebrating the lives of individuals tragically lost to suicide; notes his unwavering determination and physical endurance; further notes that he swam the length of the River Foyle, through Lough Foyle, before taking on the challenging waters from Stroove to Kinnego Bay; acknowledges his perseverance in the face of darkness, which serves as a powerful symbol of hope and resilience; commends the support from the local community, who have illuminated his path with lights and fireworks, which is a testament to the impact of his mission; recognises his gesture of creating a playlist with songs representing those lost to suicide, including a poignant selection from his late father, Colm Quigley, which exemplifies his strong connection to the individuals he was honouring and his commitment to raising awareness of mental health issues; acknowledges that he has taken upon himself the names, stories, and memories of over 100 loved ones lost to suicide and that his dedication and the dedication of the families of these 100 people in ensuring they are remembered and celebrated is a remarkable act of compassion and thanks Danny Quigley for his selfless endeavour, which is a shining example of the power of the human spirit to bring positive change and comfort to those in need.

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There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.