It’s never been more important for communities across Cork to support Darkness Into Light, as thousands are impacted by suicide in Ireland each year.

The annual event, organised by Pieta, takes place at sunrise tomorrow, Saturday, May 10, to help raise much-needed funds to support suicide and self-harm prevention in Ireland.

You can sign up for an official walk at www.darknessintolight.ie

In 2024, Pieta provided 6,383 free therapy hours to clients in Cork as well as hundreds more across the country.

Each year in Ireland, around 500 people die by suicide. One in five of us will experience suicidal thoughts at some point in our lives.

These aren’t just numbers - behind each statistic is a son or daughter, a friend, a grandparent, a colleague.

Each life lost leaves behind a trail of grief and unanswered questions for families and communities.

And the most painful truth of all? So many of these deaths could be prevented.

It’s time to end the silence. We need to........

© Evening Echo