Hundreds of people gathered for Darkness Into Light walk in Naas this morning

This year's Darkness Into Light event was the most successful one ever held by Pieta House as more than 120,000 people worldwide gathered to walk five kilometres in aid of suicide prevention.

The turnout in Naas was brilliant, as hundreds gathered at Naas Racecourse before setting off on their five kilometre walk at 4.15am this morning, meeting the sun as it rose from the east in the early hours of the day.

The Darkness Into Light walk wasn't confined to Naas however, as nearly 120 locations all over the world ran a similar event as dawn broke in their areas.

"To feel the energy and the support of 120,000 people at our back is over-whelming. This is the Irish at their very best and it gives us the courage and confidence to continue doing the work of Pieta House” said Joan Freeman Founder of Pieta House at the event in the Phoenix Park, Dublin. “The relationship between Pieta House and the community, although forged in tragedy, provides so much hope for individuals and families throughout the country,” she added.

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