Darkness into Light

By Aaron Byrne

DARKNESS into Light 2023, which is proudly supported by Electric ireland and set up by Pieta house is commencing one again this year on Saturday 6th May in Dkit College at 4:15am.

Anyone is available to come along and participate in this admirable movement taking place which supports those who have been affected by suicide. however, if you cannot participate to this event on the day, any donations would be appreciated in the Marshes Shopping Centre before the event.

this year, there are many ways to get involved. Firstly, you can get involved by walking, running, jogging, swimming and even fundraising, also you can get involved with family, friends, and colleagues in your local area in whatever way you wish.

All volunteers encourage everyone to contribute in some way to try and spread awareness to those suffering mentally or those impacted by suicide. Last year over €4 million was raised nationally, and over €100,000 locally.

Darkness into Light was originally set up in 2017 by Pieta house as a fundraiser to bring guidance and support to those affected by suicide or who are currently in suicidal distress due to the rising numbers of suicide deaths in ireland.

Pieta offers 24/7 help to those in need and your donations can help them improve their services. the occasion usually brings a good turn out especially to those in Dundalk as over 3,000 people sign up for on average each year.

Local Fianna Fáil councillor and Chairman of ‘Darkness into Light’ Seán Kelly said that the cause meant very much to him and was delighted with the contribution over the past number of years. “i believe that the fundraiser is impor- tant to raise awareness around this specific topic, it is one that i care about, and i want to help anyone out who is struggling at this time”. the movement is only going to continue growing and due to the minimal Covid-19 restrictions; we encourage everyone to do their bit for the for this worthy cause and for the prevention of suicide. For furthermore details about this event, go to www.darknessintolight.ie.

Dundalk Outcomers give LGBt awareness training to members of RCNE

RaPe Crisis North East’s Manager, Grace McArdle would like to thank Bernardine Quinn, Manager of Dundalk Outcomers for the excellent and informative delivery of LGBT Awareness Training to the counsellors and helpline supporters of RCNE.

Dundalk Outcomers is a social and befriending support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. The LGBT Awareness Training will ensure RCNE is up to date with the LGBT community and will enable us to continue to provide a quality and professional service to all survivors of Rape and Sexual Violence.

For counselling, advocacy or other support services please phone RCNE’s confidential helpline 1800 212122 and a helpline supporter will be available to help you.

??? QUIZ ???

1—Louth beat Offaly to qualify for the final of the Leinster Senior Football championship on Sunday. What year did they last play in the final?

2—What is the currency of Denmark?

3—Which popular Irish actor, born in Roscommon, got his big break when playing Roy Trenneman in the IT Crowd between 2006 and 2013?

4—Continental United States has 4 time zones, can you name three of them?

5—What does the Latin word ‘tempus’ mean in English?

6—Dundalk woman Katherine Plunkett was born in 1820 and lived in Ballymascanlon House.

For what reason did she enter the Guinness Book of Records?

7—Which US singer’s hits include Goodnight Saigon, Just the Way You Are and The Longest Time?

8—Pret A Manger is a popular sandwich chain in the UK, but what does the French name mean in English?

9—Where in Ireland would you find what is called the Premier County?

10—On most phones, what number key also features the letters M, N, and O? stinker—In terms of the meteorological summer season how many days are there in summer?

—this week’s answers—

3—Chris O’Dowd, 4—Pacific, Mountain, Eastern and Central, 5—Time, 6—At the time of her death she was the oldest ever person to die in Ireland. She was 111 years and 327 days when she died in 1932, 7—Billy Joel, 8—Ready to Eat, 9—Tipperary, 10—6. The Stinker: 92. Meteorlogical summer starts on June 1st and ends on August 31st.

2—Krone,

1—2010 (in THAT game against Meath!),