Tens of thousands show support for mental health with Darkness Into Light campaign
Over 100,000 people came together this morning to show their support for mental health charity Pieta House. The annual Darkness Into Light fundraiser took place early on Saturday morning, with the aim of fundraising for the suicide and self-harm prevention charity Pieta House. Beginning back in 2009, the Darkness Into light campaign has gone from […]
3 years ago
Over €6.5 million raised so far through Darkness Into Light campaign for Pieta House
€1.1 million of the money raised so far came from viewers of Friday night’s The Late Late Show. Despite the miserable weather conditions, thousands of people took part in Darkness Into Light this morning, with the campaign so far raising over €6.5 million for suicide-prevention charity Pieta House. More than 140,000 people signed up for […]
5 years ago
Here’s the lineup for this week’s episode of The Late Late Show
The episode will feature movie, music and sports stars as guests. The Late Late Show is back this Friday evening with a special episode marking charity Pieta House’s annual Darkness into Light fundraising campaign. Known for starring in iconic movies like Basic Instinct and Casino, Oscar-nominated actress Sharon Stone will talk to host Ryan Tubridy […]
5 years ago
200,000 people across the country take part in Darkness Into Light
Well done to everyone involved. Around 200,000 people around Ireland took part in Darkness Into Light on Saturday morning in a fundraising walk in aid of Pieta House The walk starts in the early morning while it’s still dark, and participants walk for 5km into the light of day, a symbolic act representing the road […]
7 years ago
A Brighter Day: Looking ahead to Darkness into Light 2019
It’s 4:15am, still dark and a little cold but you know that in just an hour those warm yellow rays of dazzling sunshine will be lighting up the sky with a golden hue. A crowd has gathered, all for the same reason, at the same time. The walking starts, each footstep bringing you a little bit closer to […]
7 years ago
Record number of participants expected for Darkness Into Light 2019
Participants raised a massive €6 million through the event in 2018. More than a quarter of million people are expected to take part in the annual charity fundraiser, Darkness Into Light, when this year’s event takes place on 11 May. Darkness Into Light was hosted in over 200 venues across 19 countries and five continents […]
7 years ago