Cork cafe opening at 5am in lovely gesture for Darkness into Light walkers

The coffee shop is giving out free teas and coffee to people after completing the sunrise charity walk

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Lulu's at the Lough is going to open its doors bright and early on Saturday morning in a brilliant gesture for those taking part in Darkness into Light in the city.

The popular cafe, which has been doing booming business since taking over the lakeside unit last year, will be open at 5 am and is giving out free teas and coffee to people after completing the sunrise walk.

The annual fundraiser has been running since 2009, with groups around the world setting off in the early morning and doing a 5km route to raise funds for Pieta, one of the country's leading mental health charities.

Thousands of people of all ages from across the country will be taking part in Darkness into Light this year.

In Cork city, the official walk will set off from UCC at 4.15am on Saturday morning. There are over 20 more official walks across the county - not to mention the many more walks set up by local community groups and sports clubs.

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