John McDonagh

Kildare

My registration fee and fundraising will help provide

180 helpline hours

48 crisis counselling sessions

21 therapy sessions

Support my walk to help stop suicide

On Saturday, 9th of May, I’ll be taking part in Darkness Into Light 2026. This is a walk that holds deep meaning for so many people, myself included.  

I’m walking to show support for those who are struggling right now, to honour those we’ve lost, and to help ensure Pieta can continue to be there for people when they need support most. 

Every step I take is for someone who may feel unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed. It’s my way of saying, “You are not alone. Help is available. There is always light, even when it’s hard to see it.” 

If you’re in a position to support my walk, please know that every single euro helps Pieta continue to answer the call and guide people towards hope at some of the darkest moments of their lives. 

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being part of this and for supporting me along the way. 

My Challenges

My pledge to help people in crisis

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Shared Fundraising Page

Received First Donation

I’ve raised €72 to fund 6 helpline calls

I’ve raised €135 to fund 3 crisis therapy sessions

I've raised €250 and unlocked my free beanie

I've raised €500 and unlocked my free hoodie

Fundraising Target Reached

My Updates

A message ...

I was genuinely saddened today to read that Kildare has a higher than average suicide rate.

It hits close to home. I’ve sadly lost friends to suicide, and it’s something that never really leaves you.

Because of that, I’ve decided to do a fundraiser for Pieta House as part of their Darkness Into Light campaign.

I know it’s a difficult time for a lot of people, so this isn’t about big donations .. every small contribution helps.

More importantly, it’s about awareness.

Sometimes people don’t need solutions .. they just need someone there.

If you can support, even in a small way, I’d really appreciate it. And if nothing else, check in on someone.

Let’s get behind this.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Robbie

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Steven Mcdonald

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Anonymous

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Frederic Lefebvre

Well done John

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Asm Group

Well Done John.

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Troy Hoey

Good man John

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Cheryl Portman

Good Luck John

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James O Sullivan

Great work John. Keep it up

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Stephen Connolly

Well done John

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David Salisbury

Great cause mate. Good luck with it all.

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Darren Hilliker Cmd

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Joe Mcgivney

Best of Luck John

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Paul Keville

Best of luck John, great cause

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Dave O'reilly

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Sinead Hagney

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Ciara Mcnerney

Great Stuff John

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Ian Holdom

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Aoife Byrne

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Anonymous

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Gareth Howes

Great cause. Well done John 👏

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Anonymous

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Dominic Delaney

Great cause John well done

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Glenn Byrne

Fair play Johnny

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Adrian Mcgarrity

Good Luck John 👏

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Dan Fisher

Good man John

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Brendan Carey

Best of luck John go smash it 🙏🏻👊🏻

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Liam Swords

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Cathal Hagney

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Jay Byrne

Good work Johnny

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Anonymous

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James Slein

Best of luck John!

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Paul Hopps

Good luck John. Great cause.

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Donal Moran

Good work John!

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John Mcdonagh

Please note, the registration process is in English. If you need support completing registration please reach out to your closest participating venue via the Facebook Group.

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