Local communities prepare for Darkness into Light walks

A total of 9 Darkness Into Light walks are taking place across the Shannonside region in the early hours of tomorrow morning.

It's the first time since 2019 that people will gather in large numbers to take part in the event to raise funds for Pieta House.

Walks are taking place in Roscommon town, Longford and Carrick-on-Shannon, as well as in Ballinamore, Ballymahon, Ballaghaderreen, Boyle and Castlerea.

Tom McEvoy who's funding and advocacy manager with Pieta House has bene paying tribute to the volunteers who've organised the events all over the country.