Darkness into Light - Portaferry

Darkness Into Light 2026 is a global 5km walk, which will take place around 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Walking from the darkness into the light i.e. sunrise which is different times in different locations. This inspiring event symbolizes hope, as communities come together to support mental health and prevent suicide.

There are many ways to get involved. Join an official Darkness Into Light walk or create your own DIL fundraiser—whether it’s a bake sale, a car wash, a sponsored silence, a run, or a swim. Rally your family, friends, and colleagues in your local area to make a difference.

Inspire work with people living with mental ill health and addicitions to help them to live independantly and realise their full potential. Inspire strive to create a society free from stigma and discrimination, with a culture of compassion, that focuses on people and their abilities. Some of the services that Inspire offer are supported housing, community wellbeing centres, Bright Future, addictions counselling and many more. 

Join us on the journey to raise awareness and end stigma on talking about suicide. Together, we can turn Darkness Into Light for those who need it most.

This Darkness Into Light walk is in aid of Inspire Wellbeing The charity retains all funds raised, with a fee paid to Pieta Ireland for the use of the Darkness Into Light brand, and to support Pieta’s free life-saving services.