We'll certainly be tuning in.
Since its inception in 2009, Darkness Into Light has marked an annual event in which people all around the world walk into dawn, in a show of support for those in crisis. Sadly, due to the risk of Covid-19, Pieta has announced that the walk cannot go ahead this year.
However, the Irish charity today announced that it would be broadcasting a Concert of Hope in place of the walk. The concert, which will go from 5pm-10pm tomorrow (25 April), will be live streamed on Pieta’s Facebook channel as well as on each of the act's individual Facebook pages as they perform.
Confirmed acts include: Pa Sheehy of Walking on Cars, Dan Murphy of Hermitage Green, Brian Kennedy, Rickie O'Neill of The Saw Doctors, Riptide Movement, Paddy Casey, Ryan Sheridan, The Stunning & The Walls, Don Mescall, Ross Breen, The 4 of Us, as well as Aslan’s Christy Dignam and his daughter, Kiera.
People who tune in to some Irish talent this Saturday while at home will be able to donate to Pieta through a button on their Facebook page. You can also donate
here.
On 9 May, people will still be encouraged to take a photograph of a "Sunrise" moment and share it using the #DIL2020 hashtag.
