Organisers of Darkness into Light in Waterford are not running the event this year in protest of the closure of Pieta premises

About this episode

Organisers of the Darkness into Light event in Waterford have decided not to run the event this year in protest of the closure of the Pieta premises.

Those who are usually behind these events said they have opted not to organise the walk this year because of the decision by the charity's head office to close its Pieta South East premises at Waterside, Waterford city. Our South- East Correspondent, Marc O'Driscoll.

People in this episode

Guest: Marc O'Driscoll

Topics covered

• charity
• protest
• event cancellation
• mental health
• community response

Keywords

• Darkness into Light
• Pieta
• Waterford
• event cancellation
• mental health charity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pieta

Places: Waterford, Waterford city

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