Katie’s bright idea to help those who feel alone

She lit up a Limerick bridge for a good cause — and four years on from her bright idea, Katie Whelan, devotes plenty time to thinking of others.

Four years ago when Katie was 15, the suicide of her older cousin, Lisa, who was 21, hit her hard.

But the dark clouds that surrounded her inspired her with an idea of bright lights to shine out and help others who feel alone.