Darkness into Light this weekend

Darkness Into Light 2024 will take place in 230 locations - including across Cavan and Monaghan - at dawn this Saturday, May 11 in aid of Pieta. Around 100,000 people are expected to participate in the 16th annual walk, which focuses on bringing communities together for the most important sunrise of the year, beginning in darkness and continuing through to dawn, symbolising the journey from despair to hope. Fiona Corby is the Cavan organiser and she told The Anglo-Celt that Darkness into Light is about breaking the stigma around mental health and highlighting the importance of asking for help when it is needed. “The event is now running for 14 years, which is testament to the efforts that are being made to support the cause,” she said.

Official walks across the county have been organised for Bailieborough, Cavan Town, Loughan House and Swanlinbar.

The Bailieborough walk will set off from the Community Centre; while Cavan Institute, once again, is the hub for the walk around the county town.

Loughan House is the meeting point for that walk, while St Mary's GAA club is hosting the Swanlinbar walk. The starting time for all walks is 4:15am. A number of other walks and fundraisers have also been organised around the county (see local news and what's on).

Check out www.darknessintolight.ie for more information.