In 2009, in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, 400 people set off on the inaugural Darkness Into Light 5km walk to raise funds for Pieta. From small beginnings, the movement has continued to grow, and now participation averages 120,000 people each year for Darkness Into Light in Ireland, wit 200 official walks taking place across the world in 15 countries and 5 continents.

Electric Ireland is proud to support Pieta and Darkness Into Light for the eleventh year in a row and has made a commitment to work alongside Pieta to deliver this phenomenal event for another three years until and including 2025.

Everyone is welcome to join Electric Ireland and Pieta for the most important sunrise of the year, Darkness Into Light, on Saturday, May 6^th. Take part in any way you can, whether that's walking, running, hiking, biking, or joining us at one of our organised gatherings.

Darkness Into Light Ambassadors

Greg O’Shea

Presenter & Olympian

Jennifer Zamparelli

Radio Host & TV Presenter

Greg O'Shea

“I am delighted to be an ambassador for Darkness Into Light, which is such an important event in the calendar each year. Sadly, suicide is a real problem in Ireland and signing up for this event can help make a real difference in peoples’ lives by ensuring that Pieta can continue to provide their invaluable services. We all have a role to play in tackling suicide, so join me and many others as we walk together towards the most important sunrise of the year. By simply signing up, taking part, and fundraising if you can, you will make such a difference in supporting the work that Pieta does every day of the year.’’

 

Jennifer Zamparelli

“I am proud to support and take part in Darkness Into Light 2023. Each year, myself and a group of good friends take part and it is great to see so many thousands of people out together, starting in the darkness and walking towards the sunrise together. So many communities come together for such an important sunrise, with the sense of collective hope palpable at every step of the walk. I invite everyone to sign up and take part; trust me, it will be a truly memorable occasion for such an important cause.’’