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Colin ‘Poshey’ Aherne with Elma Walsh of the Donal Walsh LiveLife Foundation and Jimmy Mulligan of Jigsaw Kerry. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
CLOUDLESS skies last night provided Colin ‘Poshey’ Aherne with beautiful conditions to complete the final run of his ‘5k a day’ January challenge.
The moon illuminated more than 200 runners as they took off from The Station House in Blennerville at 7.15pm.
His goal was to raise awareness and break the stigma surrounding Mental Health. The people of Tralee rallied behind the idea, raising over €6,000 so far which will be donated through the gofundme page set up by Poshey in aid of the Donal Walsh LiveLife Foundation and Jigsaw Kerry.
The idea came from Vincent O’Leary of the Kerry Crusaders who ran 5k a day in December. Hailed for his passion and commitment, Poshey inspired people throughout the county to become more active and urged them to most importantly, “don’t be afraid to talk”.
A presentation was made to Poshey by Elma Walsh and Jimmy Mulligan as a token of their appreciation of the work he’s done. Scroll down for photos…
Attending the finale of the 5k a day challenge were Anne Devane and Giles Hoffman. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony
Attending the finale of the 5k a Day Challenge were John O’Mahony, Caroline O’Mahony and Nicole O’Mahony. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Attending the finale of the 5k a Day Challenge were Colin ‘Poshey’ Aherne, Elma Walsh, Monica O’Sullivan, Nora Fealey, Maureen McAdam, Nora Butler, Christina Brosnan and Elaine Courtney. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
