Sister of tragic Maynooth graduate Tony taking part in Darkness into Light walk

The grieving sister of Maynooth University graduate Tony Egan whose body was found in woods near Monasterevin, is taking part in a Darkness Into Light walk to raise awareness of suicide.

However his body was discovered by local hunters in an area located off the Athy Road outside Monasterevin on January 2.

Tony was a former member of Athy Town Council for the Labour Party.

Crimecall featured an appeal on the case before Christmas when Tony's mother Bridget made an emotional plea for information.

Tony's sister Rosemary said: "Please donate on May 6th 2017, I'm walking in Darkness Into Light New Ross, part of a global movement to raise awareness and funds for the prevention of suicide and self harm.

"The funds I raise will enable Pieta House to provide life-saving support to those living in the shadows....and support other organisations doing similar work around the world."