Des Purcell, local organising committee chairman, said the recent decision by Pieta to move the Waterford service based on the Waterside to a new location was 'upsetting'.

The CEO of Pieta is expected to meet with the Waterford committee later this week

It's part of a three-year partnership between the company and the national charity which supports suicide prevention and 24/7 crisis support

Approximately 2,500 walkers ascended onto Waterford city over the weekend for the annual Darkness Into Light walk, raising vital funds for Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm prevention charity.

Thousands participated in 5km walks across 197 locations in Ireland and abroad, raising funds for Pieta, the suicide and self-harm prevention charity.

The event was held in July and was a great success