At 4am this morning, seven members of the Skerries Coast Guard team joined thousands others at Malahide Castle to begin the 5km Darkness into Light walk in aid of Pieta House. Thankfully the rain clouds held off for a memorable sunrise over the Castle.

Over 4,500 people took part in the walk at Malahide Castle and nationally some 80,000 turned out across the country to show their support for such a worthy cause.

For more information on the work of Pieta house and the services they provide, please visit their website www.pieta.ie

Skerries Coast Guard – a voluntary coastal rescue unit of the Irish Coast Guard

Skerries Coast Guard at Malahide Castle after completing the 5km darkness into light walk