Darkness Into Light Portarlington

09/05/2026

That’s a wrap on another special dawn shared by our community. Many thanks to everyone who joined us in Portarlington this morning. A very special thanks to those without whom this event would not be possible Portarlington GAA Club for providing use of their facilities, stewarding the event & providing the refreshments. Portarlington Fire Station who generously give of their time to guide us home & An Garda Síochána Laois/Offaly who also give of their time to ensure our safety. To everyone who helped with route set up & clean up & to each & every person who walked this morning & donated generously Go Raibh Míle Maith Agaibh

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Gates are now open Portarlington GAA Club Pieta. Ending Su***de. Beginning Hope

08/05/2026

12 Hours to go to our most important dawn of the year. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning from 03:45am Portarlington GAA Club Our community will come together to remind each & everyone of us that There is always Hope

08/05/2026

Our official coffee partner, Circle K, will be serving free coffee on the morning of Darkness Into Light between the hours of 5am-8am for those who take part.☕🌅

To avail, simply say "Darkness into Light" at the tills.

T&Cs apply.

Visit circlek.ie for list of participating stores.

A big thank you to Circle K Ireland for their support with Pieta's Darkness Into Light 💛

Proudly supported by Electric Ireland

07/05/2026

On Saturday next the 9th of May, Pieta Darkness Into Light 2026 will be taking place at venues all over the country.
A walk that holds deep meaning for so many people ❤️💙.

We as a club have set up a fundraising page for Pieta and will be walking from Portarlington GAA from 4.15am , to.show our support to this wonderful annual event.
If you would like to walk together we will meet there .

We attach the link below 👇🏻 if you would like to make a donation, thank you .

https://www.darknessintolight.ie/fundraisers/BanronGaels

💙💚❤️

07/05/2026

🕯Darkness into Light Portarlington - Saturday 9th May 2026 4.15am 🕯
Starting and finishing
Gates of Portarlington GAA will open at 3:45am
To accommodate walk set up there will be NO PARKING in the Club Grounds
Walk will commence at 4.15am

Registration available online @ www.darknessintolight.ie - select Portarlington as your venue.
Donation buckets will be available at the start/finish area.
Limited amount of Tshirts in various sizes also available for sale
Walkers are recommended to bring torches or headlamps and to wear high viz clothing - A limited supply of high viz vests will be available at start/finish area
Light refreshments will be available after the walk🕯