If you are based in the Republic of Ireland, all of your registration fee, donations and fundraising goes towards providing the services that Pieta offers, free of charge to those who need them most.

Pieta is 80% funded by public fundraising and we rely heavily on your support.  No matter how small, every cent counts and goes towards extending our life saving services to everyone who needs them.

Once you register to take part in Darkness Into Light you will automatically get a fundraising page, but it is up to you if you wish to share this with friends and family. Fundraising is optional, but impactful!

In April 2024, Meta have announced that their fundraising tools will no longer be available to charities in the European Economic Area (EEA) from 1st July 2024.

Of course! You can donate here, or if you know someone who is taking part you can donate to their fundraising page and help them on their way to their fundraising target. You can search for a friend at the very top of the homepage.

This year, we are offering fundraising incentives! Fundraise over €250, and you'll receive a complimentary beanie. Fundraise over €500, and you'll earn a free reflective hoodie.

While fundraising is optional, your efforts make a significant impact. Pieta is 80% funded by fundraising events like Darkness Into Light so we encourage you to get involved and support our cause!

To claim your beanie or hoodie, click on your name in the top right corner and select 'Dashboard.' Once you're on the dashboard, scroll down, and you'll find your unlocked rewards.

Yes, it is possible to make a donation via bank transfer! Our bank details are;

Allied Irish Banks plc,

Account No: 28073213

Sort Code: 93 35 62

SWIFT/BIC: AIBKIE2D

IBAN: IE02 AIBK 9335 6228 0732 13

Please reference your donation; DIL2026 and your name/company/school/club details if possible & thank you for your support!

Darkness Into Light 2026, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, will take place at 4:15 am on the morning of Saturday May 9th. 

Yes, you can! You can still wear your yellow t-shirt and take part your own way, fundraise or donate at any time. Sign up whichever way suits you!  All the funds you raise will support Pieta's free life-saving services.

You can sign up to one of our Official Darkness Into Light walks HERE or you can view the location of the walks HERE.

The sunrise will be at a different time depending on where you are in Ireland, or across the world. You can check the time of sunrise by simply asking the question in your search engine of choice; 'what time is sunrise in (insert your location) on Saturday May 9th 2026? or you can check this global link also https://www.sunrise-and-sunset.com/en 

Darkness into Light is designed as a community walk. 

However, some people choose to run the route on the morning. Our suggestion is that you get there early and inform the organisers or a steward so they can take you to the front of the starting line so that you are ahead of the walkers. There are no timing chips if you decide to run the route.

Yes, we encourage family dogs to attend as long as they are on a short lead and are fully trained.  However, please note the Fairyhouse location does not allow dogs on their walk location – please do not bring your dog to this walk as they will not be allowed on the walk.

We have some limited edition Darkness Into Light dogleads available on our shop website if you would like to purchase these ahead of the walk. 

Please ensure that you pick up all of your dog foul on the route & be mindful of people who are nervous around dogs. All dogs must be on a short lead for the duration of the walk.

Thank you so much for your support.

Please contact your local committee, their information can be found HERE.

All Official Darkness Into Light walks, as listed on our website, are covered by our insurance, however we cannot insure unofficial walks, activities or locations that have not been approved by Pieta.

If you are organising your own Darkness Into Light event, please ensure that if necessary, you have your own insurance in place.

Please ensure that you do not engage in high risk activities, that you have the proper equipment for the activity you are taking on, and that you check weather conditions before your activity.

There are 2 options:

1. Sign up HERE to join an Official Walk across Ireland and the rest of the world.

2. Take Part Your Own Way HERE.

Yes. You can purchase additional tickets at any time through your Dashboard.

In some areas it is not feasible to hold an official walk this year.

Alternatively, you can take part your own way HERE.

If your country is not listed, unfortunately you will not be able to register for an official walk in that country.

However, you can still take part your own way and raise funds for Pieta. 

Take Part Your Own Way.

This is a bank security requirement that Pieta have no control over but is in place for your security to approve all online payments.  In order to approve this online payment you need to download your relevant banking app to your device you are using (mobile, laptop, tablet, etc), input your contact details and once you are set up for online payment approvals you can easily click into your app approve the payment there and it will be confirmed on the Darkness Into Light or Pieta website. Alternatively you can call us on +353 (1) 541 4746 and we can take payment details over the phone to complete your registration.

Firstly, check that you have a valid internet connection. If you are still experiencing problems our team are ready to help. You can contact them by email or phone info@darknessintolight.ie or +353 (1) 541 4746

You can reset your password by contacting info@darknessintolight.ie

Please visit our Schools Page for ideas and suggestions and contact  schools@darknessintolight.ie for more information.

Please visit our Clubs Page for ideas and suggestions and contact clubs@darknessintolight.ie for more information. 

Teams are available to all groups who register for an Official Walk.

Once you have registered you can create a team on your dashboard and invite people to join you.

If you are registering a company / school / university or college / club you can register by selecting the appropriate option during the registration process.

If you are registering a small group of family and friends, you can register on the website by selecting “individuals, family & friends.”

Once a team has been created, invitations can be sent to individuals and you can join as part of your registration.

Alternatively, you can search for your school / company / club at the top of the page and ask to join their team and register for the event.

You can register small groups such as friends and family by selecting an official walk.

Then select the number of tickets you’d like to purchase and enter their details (if you wish, this step can skipped).

If you enter their details, they will then receive an email advising them that you have purchased a ticket on their behalf and they will be invited to create a fundraising page. 

Unfortunately, refunds will only be available if the entire event is cancelled. 

We suggest you wrap up warm and bring appropriate gear and a bottle of water with you for the walk. Please wear comfortable footwear and check the weather forecast the night before so you are fully prepared.

Yes! To request an exchange, please email info@darknessintolight.ie with your t-shirt order number and desired size. Please note the following exchange deadline:

• April 29th

Customers are responsible for the cost of returning the t-shirt for exchange.

We advise you to order a size up if in doubt. You can refer to our sizing guide HERE.

For participants in the Republic of Ireland, you can choose to select a t-shirt during the registration process and this will be posted to you.

If you register after Wednesday 29th of April 2026 you may not receive your t-shirt until after the event.

Alternatively, you can purchase additional t-shirts in your dashboard after registering (standard design only).

For International venues, please contact your local Darkness Into Light committee as they may organise printing of the Darkness Into Light t-shirts locally. 

Yes. Additional t-shirts can be purchased through your Dashboard. Please note that the limited-edition t-shirt is only available during the registration process; any additional t-shirts purchased later will be the standard version.

No, you don't need a t-shirt.

The last day for ordering the t-shirt in order to guarantee delivery in the Republic of Ireland is -

• Wednesday 29th of April

Unfortunately, if you ordered a t-shirt after the publicised guarantee delivery date, we cannot guarantee you will recieve your t-shirt on time for Darkness Into Light. 

T-shirt Pick-Up Points are Sherry FitzGerald offices across Ireland where you can buy your Darkness Into Light t-shirt after April 29th. 

Please note: We can’t guarantee your preferred t-shirt size at these locations. We recommend ordering a size up - early mornings can be chilly, and this way, you can comfortably layer up under your iconic yellow Darkness Into Light t-shirt! 

The full list can be found HERE.

While we make every effort to fulfil all orders we have no control over the postal system.  Therefore, t-shirt delivery is not guaranteed for orders placed after April 29th, as it's too close to the event date. You're still welcome to order, but it may not arrive in time. Your support means the world to us, no matter what! 

If none are convenient, you can still order your t-shirt online - just keep in mind it may not arrive on time.

Yes, absolutely! You can register at www.darknessintolight.ie and some venues have registration points at their locations* (*please note not all venues have this option).