People across the country and beyond took part in this year’s Darkness into Light event

In the early hours of this morning, people across Ireland and further afield turned out to support this year's Darkness into Light event.

The annual event raises awareness and funds for Pieta House, a non-profit organisation that provides support for anyone struggling with their mental health. This is the eight year that the suicide and self-harm crisis centre has organised the #DIL walk and again, there was a massive show of support, with many taking to social media to get behind the cause. It has spread far and wide too with people snapping their #DIL experiences around the world, including Sydney, Calgary and Melbourne.

So uplifting to see so many thousands walking for @PietaHouse A very special morning @DILDublin #DIL2016 pic.twitter.com/ATNlBOArA4

— Emma Lahiffe (@lahiffemma) May 7, 2016

.@DILSydney, @DILMelbourne, @DILBrisbane2015, #Perth and #Darwin... all ready for #DIL2016? Not long now! pic.twitter.com/HaiRd3qCiR

— Pieta House (@PietaHouse) May 6, 2016

Thinking of Caoilte this morning.Wish he could have seen how many people care. #DIL2016 images are overwhelming... pic.twitter.com/hEc564VS3m

— Shane Gillen (@GillenMagic) May 7, 2016

The Calgary Chieftains know a good thing when they see it! Supporting @PietaHouse and @Distress_Centre #DIL2016 pic.twitter.com/BXehnhoVgu

— DILCalgary (@DILCalgary) April 28, 2016

Heading around to the final stretch of #DIL2016 Incredible atmosphere ?✨ pic.twitter.com/gd5Saw8EsZ

— Her.ie (@Herdotie) May 7, 2016

3AM rise is always worth the sacrifice @PietaHouse @DILDublin @MariaWalshbiz @louquinn1 @empireeliteltd #DIL2016 pic.twitter.com/JVUZeCNW46

— Deric Ó h'Artagáin (@deric_hartigan) May 7, 2016

An electric atmosphere in the Phoenix Park. Shout out to all the volunteers making this event so magic. #DIL2016 pic.twitter.com/HXewmHFFT0

— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) May 7, 2016

In the midst of all the talk about #DIL2016 our new centre in #Dublin North will be officially launched this morning pic.twitter.com/ktEhp28x2I

— Pieta House (@PietaHouse) April 28, 2016

Main image via Emma Lahiffe