For the first time in three years, Pieta's sunrise appeal got back to it's pre-covid format this morning with thousands from the South East and beyond taking part with many standing in solidarity with people impacted by suicide and self-harm.
Each year the walk provides an opportunity for people to connect with their local community and to bring hope to people who have been impacted by suicide.
Speaking to Newstalk, Stephanie Manahan, the newly appointed CEO of Pieta House, thanked everyone who took part.
"Whether you walked, whether you ran, whether you swam, whether you had a private contemplated moment to walk together in community with people who have been impacted by suicide and self harm, we thank you, we appreciate you.
"[Go] home, get a cup of tea, and thank you again."
Thousands of people from across the South East gathered early this morning to take part.
Scenes across Carlow this morning
Thousands gathered to take part in @PietaHouse #DarknessIntoLight2022 in #Carlow this morning ? pic.twitter.com/nSFJrCgS0t
— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) May 7, 2022
Delighted to take part in the #DarknessIntoLight2022 in Carlow. Many thanks to all who walked, ran, stewarded, made the tea/coffee or cheered from the sidelines, offering hope to those who live in the darkness @KANDLEi @CatholicNewsIRL pic.twitter.com/5NiwhCa3aK
— Bishop Denis Nulty (@BishopDNulty) May 7, 2022
Amy & Katie cutting the ribbon in New Ross in memory of their Dad Chris
Linda, Jacqui, Abbie, Lily, Emma, Megan & Ciara taking part in Waterford
Some entertainment along the Waterford route
Lots of entertainment along the #Waterford route for #DIL2022 @PietaHouse
Well done to the thousands who took part across the South East & beyond ???? pic.twitter.com/JakJajAbmA
— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) May 7, 2022
Lisa & Pamela taking a sunrise dip at The Guillamene, Tramore
Crowds taking part on the Clonmel route
Tom McEvoy, Funding & Advocacy Manager at Pieta thanked everybody for taking part in the event:
