Swim Into the Light

Take Part Your Own Way organised by Maura Flanagan

Our fundraising will help Pieta provide

87 helpline hours

23 crisis counselling sessions

10 therapy sessions

Please support my Darkness Into Light fundraiser.

I’m taking part in Darkness Into Light 2026 to support Pieta and bring hope to people affected by suicide and self-harm.

Every day, people find themselves in moments of deep distress. They feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to turn. Pieta is there for them, offering free, professional support at a time when it matters most.

Events like Darkness Into Light are vital. Around 80% of Pieta’s funding comes from public fundraising, including this event, proudly supported by Electric Ireland. This fundraising helps keep Pieta’s suicide and self-harm prevention services free and accessible for anyone who needs them, anywhere in Ireland.

By donating to my fundraiser, you are helping to ensure that someone in crisis can reach a trained therapist, be listened to, and feel less alone in that moment.

A €24 donation could help answer two calls to Pieta's 24-hour Crisis Helpline, moments that can make a real difference and even save lives.

Thank you so much for supporting me and for helping Pieta continue this life-saving work.

My Challenges

My pledge to help people in crisis

Added a Profile Picture

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

Fundraising Target Reached

My Updates

Swim Into the Light

9th May 2026 - Swimming as the dawn breaks to raise money for Pieta. 
Night is darkest just before the dawn, but if we can hold on, the light will always return and a new day begins.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Nessa Mcgowan

Maith thú Maura

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Sonya Kilkenny

Well done Maura

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Anonymous

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Patricia Jennings

Well done Maura

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James Armstrong

Well done Maura!

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Thomas Devaney

Well Done Maura!

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Aoibheann Finan

Well done Maura!

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Ruth Madigan

Fair play Maura... You're some woman

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Marcella Lee

Sorry this is so late!!!

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Anonymous

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Fiona Hughes

Well done Maura. You are amazing 👏

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Colette Heaney

Well done Maura.

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Alan Gavin

Well done Maura👌

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Catherine O’driscoll

Well done Maura

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Carol Timlin

Well done Maura

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Flopsie Moriaty

Foiled agin

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Anonymous

Good luck

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Orla Ui Dhomhnaill

Best of luck, Maura x

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Louise Feeney

Best wishes Maura ❤️

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Stephanie Mcteague

Well done Maura. Good luck xx

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Anonymous

Best of luck Maura. Great cause. Joe

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Séamus Devaney

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Mary Galvin

Bravo, Maura. ❤️👏

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Elizabeth Mcmanamon

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Siobhán Gallagher

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Paul Staunton

Fair play Maura

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Marie Barry

Well done Maura! 👏🏻

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Pauline Mcnally

Best of luck Maura x

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Deirdre Foy

Best of luck Maura!

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Paul N

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Roisin Cogan

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Nicola Lennon

Best of luck Maura x

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Michael Rocke

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Eva Mcintyre

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Sinéad Heneghan

Well done Maura👏

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Harry Barrett

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Siobhan Fahey

Best of luck Maura, youre a mighty woman!

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Rosemary Cloherty

Best of luck with the dip Maura. A great cause ,Well done😊💛💛

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Erica Forde

Best of luck Maura 💛

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Maria Mulligan Cbps💕

Best of luck Maura. From, Maria

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Caroline Sweeney

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Veina Brett

You're an inspiration Maura. ❤️

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James Mangan

Good luck Mum

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Maura Flanagan

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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