Darkness into Light Athy 2026

Darkness into Light Athy 2026 Welcome to the Darkness Into Light Athy page 2026 This years event is on the 6th of May 2017 @ 4:15 am.

Each year in May,locations all over Ireland (and abroad) host a 5K walk which takes place in the early hours of a Saturday morning. The reason for the early start (4am sharp) is because the theme of the walk is Darkness into Light , and so it is timed so that the walkers reach the end point just as the dawn begins. The purpose of the walk is to raise valuable funds for the Pieta House Su***de and

Self Harm Crisis Centre, but it is also a chance to remember all those loved ones that we have lost through su***de, and remind us that no matter what, there is always hope. Darkness Into Light, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, is the absolute highlight of the Pieta House calendar! Darkness Into Light is now coming to Athy in 2016 and we are very excited to walk alongside the other Irish venues as a positive show of support for Pieta House .The venue is to be confirmed and all other details to follow. With several hundred people joining us for our first event in Dublin's Phoenix Park seven years ago, to thousands upon thousands of people across nearly 40 locations in May of last year, Darkness Into Light in aid of Pieta House, the centre for the prevention of su***de and self-harm, has grown beyond all expectations. In 2009, the Phoenix Park saw the first of the yellow t-shirt clad people assembling at an unthinkable hour. There were about 400 people that fateful morning, all huddled together in the blackness and the cold, standing behind the starting line. Who would have guessed that seven years on, the little event we call Darkness Into Light would be the symbol of hope, the celebration of life that it is today? With close to 80,000 participants last year, how could it get any bigger? But it has, and now Darkness Into Light is celebrated in 80 venues in Ireland and much further afield. In addition, we are thrilled to once again have our sponsor Electric Ireland, the leading energy supplier in the country on board to this year's event is the best yet. Think about the thousands upon thousands upon thousands of remarkable people who attended last year. Think about how delicious it will be to collapse back into your warm bed later on that morning, knowing that you’ve done your good deed for the day, and your exercise for the week! But ultimately, think about how Darkness Into Light is the flagship fundraising and awareness event for Pieta House, and without your support, we could not have helped so many people in suicidal distress and engaging in self-harm over the last nine years. Pieta House has nearly 180 staff and we've welcome nearly 18,000 people into our nine centres up and down the country since we first opened our doors over nine years ago. We're encouraging all those taking part in this year's event to reach out and share your experience with the person beside you - no one should walk alone!

Athy, you've done us proud once again. 💛What a powerful community we have — especially when it matters most.Our heartfel...
09/07/2026

Athy, you've done us proud once again. 💛
What a powerful community we have — especially when it matters most.
Our heartfelt thanks go to every single person who took part in this year's Darkness Into Light Athy walk.
Whether you walked, ran, donated, sponsored, or did a little bit of everything — this message is for you. Your support, kindness, and commitment made a real difference.

Our deepest gratitude also goes out to the Gardaí, Civil Defence, Order of Malta , and O.N.E for keeping everyone safe, and a massive thank you to Athy College for providing such an amazing venue.

To all the amazing volunteers , who gave their time, energy, and talents to help make the event happen — A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Athy Darkness Into Light ambassador, Jack L, who was beautifully accompanied by the wonderful Village Voices and our very new Athy Gospel Choir . this message is for you too. Your hard work behind the scenes helped create something truly special.
You should all be incredibly proud. Together, we have helped raise vital funds of 8,910 for Pieta house Ending Su***de. Beginning Hope services, while also bringing our community together in a way that was positive, meaningful, and full of compassion.
We are so grateful for the continued support shown by Athy and surrounding areas and for the incredible community spirit displayed by everyone who played a part. 💛

And to our absolutely amazing outstanding committee who behind the scenes does Trojan work each year.
When we come together, we can make a difference.
Thank you, Athy. 👣💛

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10/05/2026
A sincere thank you to everyone who provided the entertainment this morning in Athy for Athy Darkness into Light
09/05/2026

A sincere thank you to everyone who provided the entertainment this morning in Athy for Athy Darkness into Light

Really uplifting to witness the level of support for Athy Darkness Into Light 2026
09/05/2026

Really uplifting to witness the level of support for Athy Darkness Into Light 2026

Many thanks as usual to Anderson for this great video of the event this morning
09/05/2026

Many thanks as usual to Anderson for this great video of the event this morning

This morning's ...

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported Athy Darkness Into Light this year.Whether you walked, ran, donated, volu...
09/05/2026

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported Athy Darkness Into Light this year.
Whether you walked, ran, donated, volunteered, sponsored, or supported in any way — we are truly grateful. Your kindness and generosity made the morning so special.
It was a privilege to meet so many of you, and to share such a meaningful experience together.
A very special thank you to the Community Gardaí, Civil Defence, Order of Malta, and the Fire Service for ensuring everyone’s safety along the route — your presence and dedication are deeply appreciated. Also our amazing entertainment
Thank you all so much 💛👣

A huge thank you to the Athy Scouts for the amazing work on the roundabout at Athy College for Darkness Into Light. Your...
08/05/2026

A huge thank you to the Athy Scouts for the amazing work on the roundabout at Athy College for Darkness Into Light. Your efforts really show what can be achieved through teamwork, creativity, and care for the community. The recycle and reuse approach is fantastic to see—such a great example of community spirit in action. Well done to everyone involved!

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