THE annual Darkness Into Light charity walk for Pieta will take place this Saturday, May 9.
Darkness Into Light 2026, proudly supported by Electric Ireland, is Pieta’s biggest fundraiser. The 5km walk will take place at 4.15 am in locations around the country and across Donegal.
The funds raised through Darkness Into Light support Pieta’s lifesaving free services to people who have been affected by suicide or self-harm. This inspiring event also symbolises hope, as communities come together to support mental health, suicide and self-harm prevention.
There are 11 official Darkness Into Light walks taking place in Donegal this year.
The walk in Ballybofey and Stranorlar has been postponed for 2026, however organisers say they hope to return in 2027.
Here is a guide to the starting points of all the official walks that are taking place in Donegal:
Buncrana: Scoil Mhuire, Saint Oran’s Road; Bundoran: Bundoran Community Centre; Burtonport railway: Burtonport Community Centre; Carndonagh: Spraoi agus Sport; Carrick: Carrick Community Hall; Carrigart: Donegal Boardwalk Resort; Donegal Town: St John Bosco Community Centre; Greencastle: Scoil Cholmcille, Eleven Ballyboes; Gaoth Dobhair : The Gaoth Dobhair Theatre, Factory Road; Letterkenny: ATU Donegal, Port Road; Rathmullan: Beach Car Park.
You can still sign up for a walk near you by visiting www.darknessintolight.ie