Main Pic: The scene in Dunfanaghy this morning ahead of their Darkness into Light walk. Credit: We Love Donegal on Facebook
Thousands took to the streets across Donegal this morning, walking from Darkness into Light for Pieta.
The annual fundraising walk saw a huge turnout for its 2025 edition right across Donegal.
Thirteen Darkness into Light events took place across the county at dawn this morning, with locals setting out at dawn in Letterkenny, Bundoran, Buncrana, Ballybofey & Stranorlar, Burtonport, Carndonagh, Carrick, Carrigart, Greencastle, Gweedore, Narin/Portnoo and Rathmullan.
Preparations being made for the Letterkenny Darkness into Light walk. Pic: Donegal Volunteer Centre
The scene at the Mevagh boardwalk as part of the Carrigart Darkness into Light walk. Pic – Darkness Into Light Mevagh at The Boardwalk.
All taking part were raising money and awareness for Pieta and the crucial work the charity does in suicide prevention and awareness – sending the message that no one is truly alone.
It’s estimated that almost 100,000 people took part in this year’s Darkness into Light nationwide, across a total of 197 different walks.
Some of the walkers heading from Darkness into Light in the twin towns of Ballybofey and Stranorlar. Pic: Donegal Civil Defence.
Pieta provides easily accessible, free-of-charge services online, by phone, or in person to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Donations can still be made online at www.darknessintolight.ie and every donation made is a valuable contribution towards Pieta’s vital therapy and support services for those impacted by suicide.
The symbol of hope placed in Gaoth Dobhair for their Darkness into Light walk. Pic: Deputy Pearse Doherty
Members of the Danu Young Women’s Choir performing as dawn breaks in Letterkenny. Pic: St Baithin’s NS.
Some of the volunteers who took part in organising the Letterkenny Darkness into Light walk. Pic: Donegal Volunteer Centre.
The group from St Baithin’s NS, St Johnston who took part in the Letterkenny walk where the school raised over €400. Pic: St Baithin’s NS
