Thousands take part in Tipp Darkness into Light walks

The annual fundraiser for suicide prevention charity Pieta House, took place at over 100 locations nationwide in the early hours of this morning. 

The 5 kilometre walk started at 4.15am in Nenagh, Roscrea, Cashel, Carrick on Suir and Ballina-Killaloe.

It's the first year that the event has taken place in Nenagh – over 800 people took part in the north Tipp town. 

Chair of the organising commitee Catherine O'Keeffe says it was a fantastic turnout.