News - Darkness Into Light
Great turnout at Darkness into Light walks across Shannonside region
Hundreds of locals set off in the early hours to raise funds for Pieta's biggest fundraiser, which supports its suicide and self-harm prevention services.
May 9, 2026 07:37
Five official Darkness Into Light walks to take place locally tomorrow
Hundreds of people will line the streets of local towns, to raise funds for a suicide and self-harm prevention charity.
May 8, 2026 07:16
Calls for greater suicide state supports
Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad this morning, ahead of this Saturday's Darkness Into Light walks.
May 7, 2026 13:20
Darkness into Light to return to Boyle
The annual fundraiser sees hundreds across the region walk at sunrise for suicide prevention charity Pieta.
Mar 12, 2026 13:10
LISTEN: Hundreds come out to support Castlerea Darkness Into Light walk
The annual Darkness into Light walks took place across the country, starting from 4am.
May 10, 2025 11:21
Darkness Into Light Longford defend Facebook posts following complaints
Organisers say they are sorry for any hurt caused, but stand by the posts.
May 9, 2025 17:41
Longford Darkness Into Light organisers criticised over social media posts
In the posts, the group stated that unofficial events could hinder Pieta’s ability to help people with suicidal ideation, who are self-harming, or who have been bereaved by suicide.
May 9, 2025 13:57
Money raised for mental health charities should stay locally, says councillor
Sinn Féin's Leah Cull has highlighted the struggles faced by voluntary groups in the Shannonside region.
May 9, 2025 13:21
Local Darkness Into Light events raise at least €25,000
The walks took place in the early hours of Saturday morning for Pieta.
May 13, 2024 13:06
Great turnout across the region for Darkness into Light events
It is an annual fundraiser for the suicide charity Pieta House.
May 11, 2024 09:08
Large turn out for local Darkness into Light events
Walks in Ballinamore, Lanesboro, Roscommon Town, Longford Town, Castlerea, and others all got underway just after 4am this morning with hundreds turning out.
May 6, 2023 08:45
Darkness into Light event took place earlier this morning
May 7, 2022 07:46
Local communities prepare for Darkness into Light walks
Strokestown will host its first Darkness Into Light walk tonight as well.
May 6, 2022 16:59
Darkness Into Light fundraiser raises over 6 million euros
The rain and wind didn't deter people getting out to support suicide prevention charity fundraiser.
May 8, 2021 10:18Shannonside Newsletter
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