Wave of Light
On 15 October, people around the world light a candle at 7pm in memory of babies who have died, and together those small lights become one wave of light.
15 October, 7pm
Until 7pm on 15 October, Irish time
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Tonight, candles are being lit for every baby who is remembered.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
A light for every baby
Each year on 15 October, people around the world light a candle at 7pm local time in memory of babies who have died. As 7pm reaches one place after another, the candles join into a continuous wave of light around the world.
For parents whose baby died during pregnancy, at birth or after birth, it is a quiet way to say that their baby is remembered, and that they are not alone.
Here in Ireland, buildings light up blue and pink on the same evening. Changing the colour of a light may seem simple, but it is a powerful and special way of remembering babies, and of bringing baby loss out of the darkness that surrounded it in the past.
How to take part
Three gentle steps
Anyone can be part of the Wave of Light, wherever they are. Take part in whatever way feels right for you.
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Step 1
Light a candle at 7pm
On 15 October, light a candle at 7pm wherever you are, at home, on your own or with the people close to you.
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Step 2
Share a photo, if you wish
If you share a photo on social media, please use #feileacainwaveoflight. It helps photos reach as many bereaved parents as possible.
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Step 3
Remember
Take a quiet moment to remember your baby, or a family you know whose baby has died.
For councils, schools, workplaces and landmarks
Light up your building
Féileacáin asks buildings across Ireland to light up blue and pink on 15 October. In 2025, over 180 buildings took part, from county halls, hospitals and churches to GAA clubs, shops and some of our best-known landmarks.
For bereaved parents, seeing a familiar building glow blue and pink is a sign that their baby is remembered, and that their community is thinking of them.
If you look after a building and would like to take part, we would be glad to hear from you.
Get in touch
Email the Féileacáin Wave of Light team. It helps to include:
- Your name
- Your organisation
- The building and town
- Your email address
- Any questions you have
Thank you
Buildings lighting up in 2026
This year, 266 buildings in 26 counties will light up blue and pink for the Wave of Light on 15 October, along with friends in Northern Ireland. Thank you to every one of them. Choose a county to see its buildings.
Carlow2 buildings
- Carlow County Council
- St Clare's Church Graiguecullen
Cavan8 buildings
- Bailieborough Shamrocks GAA
- Cavan County Museum
- Cavan Courthouse (10pm)
- Cavan General Hospital
- Cavan Mosque
- Cavan Parish Church
- The Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim
- The Kilmore Hotel
Clare11 buildings
- Active Ennis Leisure Centre
- Bunratty Castle
- Clarecastle Community Hall
- Fountain in the square in Ennis
- Lily's Boutique
- Miltown Malbay Community Centre
- O’Connell Monument (Purple)
- Quin Abbey
- Shannon Airport
- Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre Dance Studio
- Suttons Lighting
Cork25 buildings
- AIB Ballincollig
- Ballyclough Castle
- Ballinascarthy GAA
- Banteer Community Sportfield Cafe
- Blackrock Castle
- Blarney Castle
- Butlerstown Community Centre, Barryroe
- Castlehaven GAA
- Cork Airport
- Cork City Hall
- Cork County Hall
- Cork University Maternity Hospital
- Clonakilty & Dunmanway Credit Union
- Clonakilty GAA Club
- De Puy, Cork
- Donoughmore GAA
- Kilmacabea GAA & LGFA
- Munster Technological University (MTU)
- One Albert Quay (CBRE, Johnson Controls, Savills)
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Rosenalee Care Centre
- St James’ GAA Club, Cork
- Taras ChildrensWear, Clonakilty
- The Elysian Building Cork
- University College Cork Main Quadrangle (Purple)
Donegal8 buildings
- Carndonagh Public Services Centre
- County House, Lifford
- Donegal Town Public Services Centre
- Dungloe Public Services Centre
- Letterkenny General Hospital
- Letterkenny Public Services Centre
- Milford Public Services Centre
- Picasso's Beauty Salon in Killybegs
Dublin58 buildings
- AIB Molesworth Street
- Axa Headquarters Dublin
- Aviva Stadium
- Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre
- Bank of Ireland, College Green
- Cabinteely Park House
- Cadbury's Memorial Garden
- Carmichael Centre
- Casino, Marino
- Central Bank
- CHQ Building (Purple 6-7pm)
- Civic Offices Blanchardstown
- Collins Barracks
- Control Tower Dublin Airport
- Convention Centre
- Croke Park
- Dept. of Education, Marlborough St
- Dublin Airport
- Dublin Bus Head Office
- Dublin City Council Civic Offices
- Dublin City University
- Dublin Fire Brigade Training Centre
- Dublin Port Diving Bell (Purple)
- Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Kildare Street
- Farmleigh (Water Tower)
- Five Pyramids Block A George's Quay
- Gael Linn, Dame Street
- Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park
- GPO Dublin
- Heuston Station Dublin
- INTO Building (Purple)
- Irish Life Dublin
- Killiney Hill Park Obelisk
- Leinster House
- Liberty Hall
- Marino Institute of Education
- Marlay Park House
- Meakstown Community Garden
- National Maternity Hospital Holles Street
- National Library
- National Museum
- PayPal HQ (Purple)
- Peamount Healthcare
- Phoenix Park Roundabout
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Ringsend Community Centre
- Roganstown Hotel
- Rotunda Hospital
- Sandymount Hotel
- St George's church (Temple theatre next to Temple Street Hospital)
- St Stephen Green - Wolfe Tone Monument
- Swords County Hall
- Temple Street Children's Hospital
- The Coombe Hospital
- The Four Courts
- The Mansion House
- Tuath Housing, Leeson Street
- Wanderers GAA Club Ballyboden
Galway8 buildings
- Athenry Arts and Heritage Centre Galway
- Bon Secours Hospital (Purple)
- Galway University Hospital
- Loughrea Family Resource Centre
- Milltown LGFA and GAA
- Naomh Pádraig An Fháirche CLG & LGFA
- Garda Headquarters North Western Regional HQ Galway
- Portiuncula Hospital
Kerry21 buildings
- Áiseanna na hÓige Family Resource Centre
- Ashe Memorial Hall Tralee
- County Buildings Tralee
- Family Resource Centre, Listowel
- Garveys SuperValu Listowel
- Gleneagle Hotel
- Glenflesk GAA Club
- Kerry College of Further Education, Tralee
- Kerry General Hospital
- Killarney Athletic
- Killarney Celtic
- Killarney Outlet Centre
- Killarney Town Hall
- Killorglin Area Services Centre
- Munster Technological University (MTU)
- Princes Quay Tralee
- Raheen National School, Killarney
- SPA GAA
- Tarbert GAA
- Tuosist GAA
- Who’s 4 shoes Killarney
Kildare6 buildings
- Athy Community Family Resource Centre
- Deering's Granite House Pub, Castledermot
- Doyles Pub, Castledermot
- Leah Moran Stage School (Interior)
- Teach Diarmada- Castledermot Community Centre
- The Heritage Centre
Kilkenny5 buildings
- Kilkenny County Hall
- Kilkenny Castle
- Newpark Close Family Resource Centre
- St Luke’s General Hospital
- UPMC Nowlan Park
Laois14 buildings
- Aghaboe Abbey
- Ballyfin GAA Club
- Ballyfin National School
- Bloom HQ Mountrath Gym
- Laois County Hall (purple)
- Midlands Regional Hospital Laois
- Mountrath GAA Club
- OB Personal Training Trumera
- O’Neills Pub Castledermot
- Park Ratheniska GAA Club
- Portlaoise Family Resource Centre
- Sawmills Mountrath
- Shooting Stars Playschool Ballyfin
- St Fintan's Boys National School, Mountrath
Leitrim2 buildings
- Leitrim County Council Carrick on Shannon
- Lough Rynn Castle Estate & Gardens
Limerick7 buildings
- Askeaton Tourist Office
- Athea GAA
- Callan Tansey Solicitors
- Corporate HQ Limerick
- University Maternity Hospital Limerick
- Templeglantine GAA & Camogie Club
- The Hair and Beauty Hub, Askeaton
Longford1 building
- Bridgeways Family Resource Centre
Louth4 buildings
- Dundalk Courthouse
- King John's Castle (Pink)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda
- Waterwipes Ireland Drogheda
Mayo19 buildings
- Aras Building
- Ashford Castle
- Balancing Act Toys
- Ballaghaderreen GAA Club
- Breaffy Hotel Castlebar
- Davitts GAA Club
- Hastings Insurance Broker Buildings
- Irishtown Community Centre
- Irishtown National School
- Knockmore GAA
- Linenhall Arts Centre Castlebar
- Lough Lannagh entrance in Castlebar Mayo
- LS Hair Westport
- Maloneys The Square, Charlestown
- Mayo University Hospital
- Stauntons Pharmacy Castlebar
- St Joseph's Church Ballindine, Mayo
- The Butterfly Garden Swinford
- The Church of the Holy Family & St Oliver Irishtown
Meath12 buildings
- Abelle Bridal Boutique Trim
- Ballinlough GAA Club Meath
- Buvinda house Navan
- C & A Tobin, Trim
- Hill of Slane
- Kells Courthouse
- Kells Heritage Centre
- Knightsbrook Hotel Trim
- St Laurence Hotel Navan – Leons
- Thrive Building IDA Park Navan
- Tower of Lloyd Kells
- Trim Celtic AFC
Monaghan9 buildings
- Carrickmacross Civic Offices
- Clones Civic Building
- County Council Offices, The Glen, Monaghan
- Latton O’Rahillys GAA Centre and Clubhouse
- Market House
- Market Square Building, Carrickmacross
- Monaghan Courthouse
- Motor Tax Office Monaghan
- Original Museum Building, The Glen, Monaghan
Offaly7 buildings
- Clara Family Resource Centre
- Clara Motors
- Kilcormac Killoughey GAA
- O’Connell Square, Tullamore
- St Brigids Credit Union in Clara
- Tullamore Community Family Resource Centre
- Tullamore Municipal District building
Roscommon5 buildings
- Ballaghaderreen GAA Club
- Boyle Family Resource Centre
- Kilglass Gaels GAA
- Kilronan Castle
- Western Gaels GAA Club
Sligo3 buildings
- Geevagh GAA Club
- Jenny's Café Tubbercurry
- Sligo University Hospital
Tipperary6 buildings
- Grey’s Funeral Home, Templemore
- Newtown Church
- Portroe Church
- Rock of Cashel
- South Tipperary Maternity Hospital
- St. Mary's Church, Nenagh
Waterford11 buildings
- Bishop’s Palace The Mall sides and rear
- Central Library Lady Lane
- City Hall The Mall
- Gallery of Art O’Connell Street
- Irish Silver Museum, Cathedral Square
- Mount Congreve Gardens & Country Estate
- St Martin’s Gate, Spring Garden Alley
- The Granary Hanover Street
- University Hospital Waterford
- WVW Plaza, Quays
- Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort
Westmeath4 buildings
- Athlone Family Resource Centre
- Cara Phort Family Resource Centre
- Divine Fitness, Mullingar
- Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar
Wexford4 buildings
- Chadwicks Wexford Park (Purple)
- Opera House Wexford (ground floor foyer)
- Wexford County Council, County Hall, Carricklawn
- Wexford General Hospital
Wicklow7 buildings
- AB Print and Design
- Abbey Lane, Arklow
- Billy Byrne Monument
- Enniskerry Clock Tower
- Greystones Municipal Office
- Little Monkeys Playschool
- Nineteen Arches Bridge Arklow
Northern Ireland7 buildings
- Brackaville Owen Roes GFC, Dungannon, Co Tyrone
- Cardinal MacRory Park, Co Tyrone
- Éire Óg CLG, Craigavon, County Armagh
- Kilrea GAC, Co. Derry
- Monaghan Bros
- Naomh Eoin, Belfast
- Roger Casements GAC, Co Antrim
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Féileacáin is here for anyone affected by the death of a baby, whether your baby died during pregnancy, at birth or after birth, and for the families who love them.
You are welcome to reach out, whenever you are ready.
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