Walks in Ballinamore, Lanesboro, Roscommon Town, Longford Town, Castlerea, and others all got underway just after 4am this morning with hundreds turning out.

Strokestown will host its first Darkness Into Light walk tonight as well.

The rain and wind didn't deter people getting out to support suicide prevention charity fundraiser.

Pieta, which provides free, accessible one-to-one counselling to those who need it