WATCH: Thousands spread hope during Darkness into Light events across Limerick

THE SOUNDS of uplifting music rang out through the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) as thousands showed their support for Limerick city’s Darkness into Light.

Darkness into Light is an annual walk which takes place in the early hours of the morning before dawn. Those taking part can walk or run the laid-out route as the sun rises.

Four events took place across the county including Pallasgreen, Kilmallock, Kildimo and Newcastle West. The event is in support of Pieta House, an Irish mental health charity.

Supporting a great cause this morning @darknessintolight
Well done to all the walkers, volunteers and organisers @LimerickCLG @LimerickGAAzine @Limerick_ie @Limerick_Leader pic.twitter.com/gQm9g03jUB

— Newcastlewest GAA (@NCWGAA) May 6, 2023

Those taking part woke up in the early hours of the morning for the walk which started at 4.15am.

The Limerick Leader/Limerick Live spoke to Johnny Togher, committee member of Pieta House who was impressed with this year's turnout.

Deputy Mayor of Limerick city and county Kieran O'Hanlon spoke to the crowd before the event and said it was great to see "the number of young people getting out of bed so early" to support the event.