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

For our Northern Ireland & International events, 50% of registration income and 100% of fundraised income stays locally with the chosen charity partner and Pieta receives 50% of the registration fee.

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.

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 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 new fundraising incentives! Raise over €250, and you'll receive a complimentary beanie. Raise over €500, and you'll earn a free reflective 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.

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; DIL2025 and your name/company/school/club details if possible & thank you for your support!

Darkness Into Light 2025, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, will take place at 4:15 am on the morning of Saturday May 10th. 

Yes, you can! While we know the majority of people will want to rise on the morning of Saturday May 10th, you can still wear your yellow t-shirt and do a DIL Fundraiser at any time. Sign up whichever way suits you!  All the funds you raise will support those impacted by suicide and self-harm. 

We are excited that we can gather together again for our Darkness Into Light events in Ireland and across the world. You can sign up to one of our Official Darkness Into Light venues  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 10th 2025? 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 committee or 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 lead and are fully trained.  However, please note the DIL Fairyhouse location does not allow dogs on their walk location – please do not bring your dog to this venue 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 lead for the duration of the walk.

Thank you so much for your support.

We would love to hear from you, please contact volunteers@pieta.ie 

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 DIL Fundraiser, please ensure that all necessary precautions are taken and that you have your own insurance in place.

Please ensure there is adequate lighting, that walkways or paths are safe and secure, 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. Create your own DIL Fundraiser HERE

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

Alternatively, you can register your own DIL Fundraiser HERE.

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

However you will be able to register your own DIL Fundraiser from any country.

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.

No, teams are only available if your group has registered to take part in an Official Walk.

If you are registering a company / school / university or college / club group 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 website and ask to join their team and register for the event.

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 website 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. 

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

We suggest you wrap up warm and bring wet 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 deadlines:

• UK: April 23rd
• ROI & NI: April 30th

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, Northern Ireland and the UK you can choose to select a t-shirt during the registration process and this will be posted to you.

If you register after Wednesday 30th April 2025 you may not receive your t-shirt until after the event.

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

We know that the yellow Darkness Into Light t-shirt is very important to a lot of people, with many wearing it as a badge of honour.

We are encouraging everyone to re-use their DIL t-shirts from previous years where possible. This keeps our running costs down and it is kinder to our planet.

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

• ROI & NI - Wednesday 30th April 2025
• UK - Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Unfortunately, if you ordered a t-shirt after the publicised guarantee delivery dates, we cannot guarantee you will recieve your t-shirt on time for Darkness Into Light 2025. 

T-shirt Pick-Up Points are locations across Ireland where you can collect your Darkness Into Light t-shirt after April 30th. These include Pieta Centres, local registration events organized by community committees, and all 72 Sherry FitzGerald offices. 

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 yellow iconic Darkness Into Light t-shirt! 

You can view the full list of available pick-up points [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 30th, 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! 

We’ve arranged over 100 pick-up points nationwide. If none are convenient, you can still order your t-shirt online—just keep in mind it may not arrive in time if the event is near. 

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 and it is out of our control).