PHOTOGRAPHER Mike O'Riordan was up bright and early on Saturday morning to take pictures at Pallasgreen's second Darkness into Light walk. Pallasgreen took over from Murroe, which had been the host of the annual event for Pieta in east Limerick, and are building on the success of the neighbouring parish. Ger O'Connell, one of the organisers of the Pallasgreen event, said this year's theme was hope. “We do hope that our actions on the most important sunrise of the year will continue to raise awareness and hope in the global fight against suicide and self-harm,” said Ger. Even the Northern Lights was visible early in the night to light up the sky. Thomas O’Connor entertained the large gathering before Susie O’Kelly started proceedings and handed matters over to the walk ambassadors Robert O’Donnell and Caroline Stokes, both mental health advocates. READ MORE: Darkness into Light walks across Limerick city and county At 4.15am, the walkers started the journey to the strains of Aint No Mountain High Enough to Old Pallas, Nicker church grotto and back to the community centre for the deserved cuppa and refreshments. "The organisers would like to thank everyone who supported and took part in the occasion. So many gave their time and sponsored various components to make the event a success. "Thanks to Lee's Centra, Audrey Wedding Occasions for the HOPE lettering, Pallasgreen/Templebraden Community Council, Limerick City and County Council, The Irish Red Cross (East Limerick Branch), Fr Tomas O’Connell, Thomas O’Connor, Pallasgreen GAA, Blasta Café, Pallasgreen LGFC, Mike O’Riordan, everyone who helped out with the refreshments, all our stewards and marshals and the organisers who running this event has given the gift of hope to those impacted by suicide," said Ger.
PICTURES: Hope is the message at Limerick parish's Darkness into Light walk
