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In pictures: Darkness Into Light 2026 as thousands gather to walk in support of those impacted by suicide
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177 walks took place across 18 counties starting at 4.15am this morning
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Circle K to offer free tea and coffee to Darkness into Light participants all over Ireland
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The offer is available across many of Circle K's Irish locations
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Circle K makes generous offer to people taking part in Saturday's Darkness into Light
Circle K
Saturday's fundraiser will be held at over 230 locations, many of which are near Circle K stores
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Clare's Shane O'Donnell soaking it all up amid thoughts of retirement
Clare GAA
'There is no definite decision but I am aware going into some of these games that these could be some of the last days that I do this and I appreciate it a bit more.'
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"My wife is a nurse by trade and she’d say, 'People get that in car crashes, and you are having that just to get through a match'"
League of Ireland
Eoin Doyle played over 600 games in the League of Ireland, Championship, Leagues One and Two, and Scottish Premier League.
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How an innocent tweet by Elmo sparked a profound outpouring of existential grief
Twitter
US President Joe Biden shared his thoughts on the topic of mental health: 'Even though it's hard, you're never alone'
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Mum of Meath teen, 14, who took his own life says Covid-19 lockdowns were 'too much for my son'
Meath
The sudden death of 14-year old Ryan Whelan Griffin at his home in Duleek, Co Meath last year left the community reeling and his family devastated
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Former Tyrone GAA minor star tells his story of a crippling alcohol addiction and the path to recovery
Alcoholism
'It got to the stage where I wouldn't have shown up for football or I wouldn't have shown up for school, would have went missing for days on end'
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Charlie Bird cries every day as he spots new sign of MND ahead of fundraising climb
Charlie Bird
The former RTÉ reporter is set to scale Croagh Patrick this Saturday alongside a whole host of famous faces such as Ryan Tubridy, Daniel O'Donnell, Matt Molloy and Joanne O'Riordan.
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Charlie Bird's special message for 'soulmate' Vicky Phelan after devastating health update
Vicky Phelan
The lovely message comes after Vicky's revelation that she has "never been so sick" and "never in as much pain" following her latest bout of radiotherapy.
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RTE legend Charlie Bird opens up on sad moment he realised his life had changed
RTE
Legendary RTE Sport reporter Colm passed away in 2013 after battling for three years with the disease
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Mother’s heartbreak at teen's tweets hours before his death
Twitter
Tributes have poured in from people who knew Leo and are absolutely devastated by his loss
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Nearly €2 million donated to Irish charities through insurance company's Covid relief fund initiative
Charities
Three charities on the frontline each received €618,000 from customers who decided to donate their Covid refund in June
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Frontline heroes to walk 275km in 6 days to raise funds for Pieta House and ALONE
Fire & Rescue Service
Organisers are appealing to the public for donations ahead of the gruelling march
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Normal People star Paul Mescal raises over €70,000 for Pieta House after raffling silver chain necklace from series
Normal People
The signature silver chain necklace worn by his character, Connell Waldron, has become famous in its own right
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Irish sports stars join thousands at sunrise to support Darkness into Light
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Darkness into Light was scheduled to take place across five continents and more than 250,000 people would have walked against suicide and self-harm
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Thousands wake to watch sunrise to support Darkness into Light as annual walk is cancelled
Adam Clayton
Over €1.5m has been raised for Pieta House by viewers of RTÉ's The Late Late Show for the charity
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Louise Cooney tells how her family will never get over the death of her cousin
Suicide
'I just wish everyone knew everything so it didn’t happen again, but all you can do is try to get the conversation going'
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Pieta House launches urgent fundraising appeal as Darkness into Light postponed
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Organisers are urging the public to take part in the new Darkness Into Light ‘Sunrise’ event
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Model who lost cousin to suicide enlists 72 chippers to raise funds for Pieta House
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Jessica Borza has bravely opened up about the heartbreak that has crippled her family
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Over 200,000 people take part in Darkness into Light for Pieta House
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Thousands of people young and old took off from 146 different starting points for the 5km trek on a beautiful if crisp May morning
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Dublin Bus offer free journeys for people taking part in Darkness into Light
Dublin Bus
Heuston Station have also said that they will be offering free parking up until 8.00am
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Watch: Two Irish lads are doing a massive cycle to raise funds for mental health charities in Ireland and Australia
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Casually planning to cycle nearly 1000km in six days for Pieta House and the Black Dog Institute
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Over half of Irish people know someone affected by mental health issues, survey finds
Mental health
Anxiety disorders were found to be the most common type of disorder in young Irish adults
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