On a mild May Saturday morning May 11th, approximately 400 people gathered on the Crescent in Boyle to participate in the annual Darkness into Light walk earlier today.
Following some pre walk music by local musician David Connolly, the walkers set out at 4.15am on the Main Street, Abbeytown, Maple Drive, Carrick Road circuit which was lit by candlelight by various people from each of those areas.
Marco Polo provided music at the First Gate of Rockingham.
Decorated stones, pebbles and glass jars with various messages from local national schools were also on display.
Following the walk, refreshments were served in St. Joseph’s Hall.
The organisers would like to thank everyone who made this morning’s event possible, including the Gardai, volunteers, marshals on the route, sponsors, business owners and people of Boyle and surrounding area who were so supportive of the event and who showed what true community spirt is all about.
A final thank you to all who participated this morning and in the process raised funds for suicide awareness.
Since Darkness Into Light began, supporters have helped raise almost €40 million worldwide, which has enabled Pieta House to keep their doors and 24/7 helpline open for people in crisis, free of charge.
Read more about Pieta and their services here
(Photographs from the event are available to view on our Facebook page)
