While most of the country were sleeping last night, thousands of amazing people set off for the Darkness Into Light walks in the name of improved mental health and support those at risk of suicide or self harm. 

The now annual event is all in aid of Pieta House and the amazing work they do to highlight this important issue which affects so many people across Ireland.

Fair play to all those who were up early this morning supporting such an amazing cause. 

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