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The most important sunrise of the year
9th of May 2026
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our walks
This year on Saturday 9th of May join us for the most important sunrise of the year and help raise much needed funds.
Sign up to one of our
official walks
This year on Saturday 9th May join us for the most important sunrise of the year and help raise much needed funds.
Who would you like to register?
Just myself, family or group of friends
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In 2024 you helped to fund
100,000
Helpline calls & texts
51,489
Counselling hours
6,919
Unique therapy journeys
Help raise much needed funds for suicide prevention
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Our goal
€4,700,000
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Our Official Walks
For a list of all our official walks, click below to find the closest one to you.
Our Official Walks
Requests for New Venues for Darkness Into Light 2025 are now closed. If you would like to become an official venue for Darkness Into Light 2026 please email volunteers@pieta.ie , providing as much detail as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What date is the Darkness Into Light 2026 event?
Darkness Into Light 2026, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, will take place at 4:15 am on the morning of Saturday May 9th.
Where can I select the Early Bird and Family tickets?
For this year, please note that there will be no Early Bird, Family or concession tickets available. We have simplified our pricing structure in order to ensure best value to our supporters.
Our overall ticket price has been reduced to reflect this feedback, giving you greater flexibility in your ticket selection;
Adult ticket €22
13-18 years €5
Under 13yrs Free
*please note the t-shirt cost is additional at €8pp
Do I have to fundraise for Darkness Into Light?
While we would love it if you could fundraise for Pieta, we understand not everyone is in a position to do so. 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!
Pieta is 85% funded by public fundraising and we rely heavily on your support. No matter how small, every penny counts and goes towards extending our life saving services to everyone who needs them.
Why am I being charged for a T-shirt?
It costs Pieta €8 to print and deliver each t-shirt for Darkness Into Light. In an effort to ensure our services remain free of charge to anyone that needs them, we must charge a nominal fee for the iconic Darkness Into Light t-shirt. While we have a fresh new design for 2026, we still enourage you to reuse your previous t-shirt if you so wish.
How do I claim the FREE beanie or hoodie?
While fundraising is optional, your efforts make a significant impact. Pieta is 85% 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.
