13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wicklow Darkness Into Light: More than 1,000 people take part in town's ninth walk
The majority of participants were dressed in yellow in a show of support for Pieta House, who are the main benefactors of the event.
The organising committee consisted of members of Wicklow and District Lions Club plus staff and students from Coláiste Chill Mhantáin.
Darkness into Light committee member Geraldine Mooney said: 'A night like this wouldn't have happened without the hard work ad dedication of the committee. The helpers on board were exceptional and we are so grateful towards their efforts.'
Before setting off for the 4.15am start, participants took part in a warm-up sessions to get them prepared, while Fergal Canterbury provided the music which helped set the atmosphere as everyone gathered at Leitrim Place, beside the Brass Fox.
Darkness into Light departed at 4.15am, making its way through the town, along the port access Road, past Wicklow Primary Care Centre, and back along the Murrough. Warm coffee and tea awaited all the participants back at the finishing line to help them freshen up after their journey.
A large proportion of those taking part stayed around afterwards to mingle and watch the sun rise together.
The fundraising continues this Saturday, May 17, with a 'Choirs Unite for Pieta' concert at Dominican College Wicklow, starting at 7.30pm. The performers on the night will be Wicklow Male Voice Choir and special guests, the Duhallow Choral Society from Co Cork.
Tickets are available from Earls Newsagents or from any member of the choir and all Lions members. All children are welcome free of charge.
Next year marks Wicklow town's tenth year supporting Darkness into Light and there are some big plans in motion to mark the occasion.
