Darkness into Light

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health and wellbeing

Erica Cody: ‘As soon as I stopped trying to please other people, I was unapologetically myself’

The singer is supporting Pieta’s upcoming Darkness into Light event to raise money for lifesaving suicide and self-harm support

<p>Sam Bayley, Padruig 'Brac' O'Sullivan, Trisha Beecher, Jess Burkitt, May Sheehan, Kieran Somers, Sean Forde, and Denis and Oscar Lovett prepare for the Dawn Chorus presented by conservation rangers of Killarney National Park, National Parks and Wildlife Service. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan </p>

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Tune in as Killarney National Park set to livestream dawn chorus

<p>David Lowney (left) and David Walsh at their coffee truck, Voulez-Brew, which was is open for those taking part in Darkness into Light at Inchydoney, Co Cork.Picture Denis Minihane.</p>

food

Taking part in Darkness into Light? These Cork coffee spots are offering free treats

news

Over 143,000 participants help raise €7.3m for Pieta during Darkness Into Light 2021

yourview

Letters to the Editor: Home buyers haven't a hope

culture

Friday TV Tips: Ah, just look at Maria and her dotey little pups

Mother says 'you are not alone' as she urges public to donate to Darkness into Light's sunrise appeal

Despite the nationwide mental health walk, Darkness into Light, not going ahead this year in the usual way, one mother who lost her teenage daughter to suicide is pleading with the public to still donate.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

McGrath feeling the hunger once more

If Derek McGrath came equipped with a fuel gauge then the red warning light would have been flashing at a worrying rate by the time he finally stepped away from his role as Waterford hurling manager after five years last summer.

Fri, 03 May, 2019

Elisha Gault's mother speaks about Darkness Into Light in new documentary

The mother of Elisha Gault will feature in an upcoming documentary on Darkness Into Light.

Tue, 22 May, 2018

Elisha Gault's mum encourages people suffering bereavement to make a coping plan

A mum whose 14-year-old daughter took her own life two months ago is encouraging those who are grieving the loss of a loved one to make a coping plan to help deal with bereavement.

Sun, 13 May, 2018

Watch: 200,000 people take part in Darkness Into Light events for Pieta House

An estimated 200,000 people have been taking part in the annual Darkness into Light event in aid of Pieta House.

Sat, 12 May, 2018

Pieta House founder surprised Enda Kenny had 'the neck' to take part in Darkness Into Light

The founder of Pieta House has hit out at Enda Kenny for taking part in Darkness Into Light but not increasing mental health funding.

Tue, 09 May, 2017

Some sights and sounds form Darkness into Light walks at UCC and Ballincollig

This weekend saw a series of Darkness Into Light walks throughout the country.

Mon, 08 May, 2017

Expressing hope and understanding with Pieta House Darkness into Light

This morning, the annual Pieta House Darkness Into Light event will, or has if you’ve lingered abed, involve something around 200,000 people at 150 venues around the world. 

Sat, 06 May, 2017

To all those who took part in Darkness into Light ... a video tribute

University College Cork hosted the Cork leg of this year's Darkness Into Light charity walk in aid of Pieta House.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

120,000 people took part in Darkness into Light this morning

120,000 people have taken to the streets to bring Darkness into Light this morning.

Sat, 07 May, 2016

Thousands prepare for Darkness into Light walk

Thousands of people around the country are preparing to take to the streets in the early hours in aid of suicide prevention.

Fri, 06 May, 2016

Here's a few photos from today's Darkness Into Light fundraiser in Dublin

Can you see yourself in any of them?

Sat, 09 May, 2015

Thousands to take part in Darkness into Light event

More than 100,000 people will take part in events around the world this morning, to raise funds for the suicide prevention charity Pieta House.

Sat, 09 May, 2015

TV presenter and ex-hurler star in Darkness Into Light promotion

A video has been released online to mark this year’s Pieta House fundraiser, Darkness Into Light.

Fri, 01 May, 2015

80,000 take part in Darkness Into Light walk

Up to 80,000 people have taken part in the Pieta House, Darkness Into Light walk for suicide prevention.

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Pieta House Darkness into Light fundraiser goes international

When psychologist Joan Freeman founded Pieta House, the national centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide, it was to address a taboo subject that was little discussed and rarely understood.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2014