Darkness Into Light fundraiser raises over 6 million euros

More than 6 million euro has been raised for Pieta House through its Darkness Into Light fundraiser.

Over 140,000 people across the world took part in the annual event today.

Thousands of people got up in the rain and wind this morning to raise funds for Pieta House.

People walked, ran, cycled and swam despite wind and rain in many parts of the country.

The suicide prevention charity's described the weather for Darkness Into Light as "challenging for a challenging year".

Participants walked, ran, swam or hiked on their own or in their social bubble.

Last night, 1.1 million euro was raised for the charity on the Late Late Show.