Thursday 5 August, 2021
Well over 150,000 people took part in events this year, according to charity Pieta House.
In over 100 towns and cities in Ireland, people will be walking as the sun rises this morning.
All over the country (and overseas too) people got up ridiculously early to run for Pieta House.
We’re due a few more pleasant mornings in the coming week or so, as the high pressure sticks around over Ireland.
The Irish overseas were a big part of this year’s event.
![Home and abroad, 80,000 turn out to walk from 'Darkness into Light' [pics]](https://img2.thejournal.ie/article/1457884/river?version=1457885&width=230)
There was a larger than expected turnout for the annual event, to raise funds for suicide charity Pieta House. Events were also held in London and Sydney this year.
The country witnessed some spectacular red skies last night and this morning. Good news for photographers, if a little confusing for shepherds…
