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DONEGAL people are being urged to rise early and unite for ‘One Sunrise Together’ for this year’s Darkness Into Light. This year’s Darkness Into Light takes place tomorrow morning and people across the country are being encouraged to sign up to share ‘One Sunrise Together’ on May 8 as part of the major fundraiser for mental health charity Pieta. Pieta, which runs Pieta House in Letterkenny, helped 237 people in the Donegal area in 2020 and provided 4,176 hours of counselling in 2020...

  At exactly 5.37am on Saturday, people around Ireland will begin entering the sea, climbing on their bikes, running on the roads and walking the beaches, mostly alone and in an effort to keep the multi-million euro funding stream of Pieta alive. It is one year since the suicide-prevention charity’s annual Darkness Into Light walking appeal was derailed by Covid-19 but in 2021 it has continued to adapt and thrive. By 11am on Friday morning, the charity reported €4.5 million worth of ...

Updated / Friday, 7 May 2021 16:03 In this special episode of You OK? meditation teacher and author of This Is It, Conor Creighton, leads us in a beginners meditation especially for the morning of Darkness Into Light. You can do this meditation before you head out on your walk or afterwards to help notice or soothe any emotions that came up for you during the event. It’s also a comforting exercise to do anytime you need reminding that you’re ok. Darkness Into Light, proudly supported by E...

Offaly people urged to sign up for Darkness Into Light this Saturday Reporter: editor@tullamoretribune.ie Aine Harte with her son Daniel Souter taking part in the Tullamore Darkness Into Light 5km in Aid of Pieta House in 2019 );  ); With only days to go to this year’s Darkness Into Light, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, people across the country are getting ready to share One Sunrise Together on May 8th.  Pieta and Electric Ireland are continuing to invite people to sign up at  ww...

The pack includes coffee from Farmhand coffee and breakfast tea, cinnamon scrolls and their signature granola. Each pack costs €20 with all proceeds going to mental health charity Pieta House. Purchase your pack today and collect from Brother Hubbard South, Harrington Street or Brother Hubbard North, Capel Street on May 7th. Follow @98fm online for all the latest news Share this article

Updated / Wednesday, 5 May 2021 11:44 In this special episode of You OK?, and to mark Darkness Into Light, we discuss the significance of the event to those impacted by self-harm and suicide as well as exploring stories of recovery and supports available through Pieta. Leigh Kenny who is the Regional Clinical Manager at Pieta explains how people experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harming can engage with Pieta, what their supports look like as well as offering practical advice for friends a...

Author and meditation teacher Conor Creighton discusses toxic masculinity and how it can foster emotional repression, curb individuality and lead to mental health issues.

Reminder for Kildare people to get organised for remote Darkness Into Light on Saturday Reporter:  ); With only days to go to this year’s Darkness Into Light, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, people across the country are getting ready to share One Sunrise Together on May 8th.  Pieta and Electric Ireland are continuing to invite people to sign up at www.darknessintolight.ie and to take part in any way they can – walking, running, swimming, biking or simply sharing this special s...

How communities in the north coast rallied to support conversations around mental health Ahead of this years Darkness Into Light Sunrise, we spoke to one man whose life passion is to raise awareness of mental health in his local area Sponsored Roger Glasgow with Darkness into Light committee member (and local councillor) Stephanie Quigley Thousands of people have been rallying behind campaigns to raise awareness about mental health issues on the north coast and for one local man, it has become ...

The Leader Newspaper Brightness and Hope for Darkness Into Light The Darkness Into Light team presented ADIEM with a donation from fundraising activities that took place before the pandemic Two local groups working together to address mental health issues and suicide prevention awareness campaigns in Costa Blanca The Costa Blanca Darkness Into Light team reunited with Partner Charity, ADIEM SENTIT FUNDACION for the first time since the pandemic. The Darkness Into Light team pre...