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Tralee Man To Run Dublin Marathon In Aid Of Irish Cancer Society

October 14, 2023 Dermot Crean

Niall O’Brien is preparing for the Dublin City Marathon at the end of the month. Photo by Dermot Crean

A TRALEE man has decided to run the Dublin City Marathon at the end of the month for a charity close to his heart.

Niall O’Brien chose the Irish Cancer Society as his older sister Laura, died from Lung Cancer back in 2014 at the age of 27. His father John had a cancerous tumour removed from his stomach back in 2019 and Niall himself had to undergo chemotherapy for testicular cancer back in 2020.

“Thank God I’m alright now, but experience has never left me,” said 28 year old Niall. “Fair to say that cancer has been an unwelcome presence in my family’s life, as well as many others.”

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Niall started running after his cancer experience in February 2021 and it became such a hobby that he ran the Cork marathon just over a year later in June 2022.

Niall says running is a great thing to have in his life for both the body and mind. He wants to raise as much money as he can for the charity. While a portion of the money raised will be used to secure his place at the starting line, the rest will be donated to the charity.

Niall has set up a gofundme page to raise funds which has already realised over €2,000. You can access it by clicking here.

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Health&Fitness, Lifestyle, News

Enda To Run New York City Marathon In Aid Of Palliative Care Unit

October 18, 2019 Dermot Crean

A KILFENORA man is preparing for a fundraiser to help out a facility which provided great care to his parents during their illnesses before they passed away.

Enda O’Sullivan of The Tankard Bar is in training to join around 50,000 runners for the New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 3.

Enda’s father Jerry passed away in August 2009, while his mother Mary died nine years later in August of 2018. Enda said the amazing kindness and care given by the Kerry Palliative care unit to both his parents during their illnesses inspired him to take on the challenge.

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“I’m inspired by the work of Kerry Hospice Foundation Limited and wanted to support them by raising money as part of my participation in New York City Marathon,” said Enda on his Everyday hero fundraising page.

“The more people that know about Kerry Hospice Foundation Limited, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!” You can support Enda, who has already raised nearly €1,000, on the fundraising page by clicking here

News

Tom To Run 20 Marathons In 10 Days In Searing Heat For Charity

July 7, 2016 Gavin O'Connor

TO COMPLETE a marathon just once in a lifetime is an achievement, but to finish 20 of them in 10 days is otherworldly.

And that’s exactly what Fairway Heights resident, Tom Foley, will attempt to do when he heads for the north of Italy in August.

It’s difficult to get your head around it but over the course of ten days Tom, originally from the Mitchels area, will run 526 miles – in conditions of over 30 degrees – in aid of the ‘Jacket Off My Back’ homeless charity.

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“Some people might service their car after that!” chuckled a hardly overawed Tom, who had a gentle warm-up at the weekend, when he cycled the Ring of Kerry event and then decided to run home from Killarney afterwards…as you do.

The unbelievable task will get underway on Saturday August 6. From then, Tom will run two marathons a day over the next ten days. Starting each day with a marathon at 8am, followed by another at 2pm.

It is a world’s first official 2o marathons in 10 days event. Taking up the challenge alongside Tom so far are 15 other trailblazers, including some of the top marathon athletes Italy has to offer.

“I like to do something different and I keep looking for something bigger and bigger,” he said.

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In 2014 he cycled from Tralee to Rome as part of ‘Home to Rome’ cycle in aid of the Donal Walsh Livelife Foundation. Last year he ran 103 miles over 24 hours in the Energia 24 Hour Irish Championships.

Tom, is a father to Aaron who’s 14 and nine-year-old Jazz, is a member of the Born to Run club here in town.

At the time this was published, Tom, has finished 25 marathons and is hoping to complete two more before this weekend is out. The 37-year-old completed his first marathon just three years ago. “Age is no barrier, it’s just how you look after yourself,” he said.

With the mammoth task now just under a month away, it’s a case of minding the and increasing strength and conditioning to help him get through the rigour of marathon after marathon in such a short space of time.

One aspect that is slight worry is the 30 or even 40 degree heat he may experience in Italy. “It would be great if I could go off and acclimatise and all that craic, but I reckon this is more of mental challenge than a physical one, I’ll just have to keep going,” said Tom.

He will be running in Italy on behalf of the Jacket Off My Back homeless charity. You can lend your support to Tom and the charity by donating to the cause HERE and checking out his 20 Marathons in 10 Days page HERE.

Lifestyle, Sport

PHOTOS: Beautiful Weather And A Perfect Setting For Marathon In Killarney

May 15, 2016 Dermot Crean

Enjoying this years crop of wild garlic..Mary Bowler snd Ashley O'Shea, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — Enjoying this years crop of wild garlic Mary Bowler and Ashley O’Shea, Tralee. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

KILLARNEY National Park was the perfect location for this year’s Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of the spectacular Lough Lein, Ross Castle, ancient cooper mines, and this years crop of wild garlic and bluebells.

Over 400 Athletes competed in the event organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.

Corkman Alex O’Shea, the famous Fireman who set a Guinness World Record for running a marathon in full fireman costume and will attempt to set a record time for the fastest Malin to Mizen on foot this year. Alex broke the Lakes of Killarney record on Saturday with a blistering time of 02:34:31.

The biggest cheer of the day went to Another Phenomenal Cork Athlete, Gerry Forde, wheelchair athlete, who just completed his 300th Marathon!

Many competitors like Humphrey Moynihan of Killarney were notching up their 30th marathon already this year. The First lady home was Doloris Duffy in an amazing time of 03:29:00. Scroll down past the results for photos from Valerie O’Sullivan

Marathon Results

Marathon Results Male

1. Alex O’Shea 02:34:31 WINNER

2. Aldan Horgan 03:03:08

3. Fozzy Forrital 03:03:34

Marathon Results Female

1 Doloris Duffy 03:29:00

2. Gillian Cordner 03:29:59

3. Liz Leonard 03:49:41

Half Marathon Results
1. Derek Griffin 01:14:42

2. Martin Crowley 01:20:29

3. Ian Kelly 01:20:41

Half Marathon Female Results
1. Lisa Griffin 02:29:05

2. Suzanne Neilan 01:40:52

3. Rachel O’Callaghan 01:42:17

Cooling down..Charlie Byrd and Michael Daly, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — Cooling down..Charlie Byrd and Michael Daly, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

Gerry Forde, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — Gerry Forde, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon.Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

John McManus, Chris Grayson, Andrzej Banan Chomicz, Athletes competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — John McManus, Chris Grayson, Andrzej Banan Chomicz, Athletes competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

Athletes Richard Murphy, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — Athletes Richard Murphy, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park.Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

Athletes Ethel Meehan, Christine Brosnan and Niamh O'Sullivan, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — Athletes
Ethel Meehan, Christine Brosnan and Niamh O’Sullivan, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon .Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

Athletes Brendan O'Mahony,Thomas Budendorfer, Dermot Kearns, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — Athletes Brendan O’Mahony,Thomas Budendorfer, Dermot Kearns, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

Athletes competing in the Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — Athletes competing in the Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

George McCarthy and Seamus Murphy, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — George McCarthy and Seamus Murphy, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

John Brady, and Rachel Stokes, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — John Brady, and Rachel Stokes, competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

Michael Szapanski, competing in the Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — Michael Szapanski, competing in the Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

UPDATE CAPTION**** FREE PIC**** Fozzy Forrital (3rd) passing out Con Healy and Buddy competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon, set against the backdrop of spectacular Killarney National Park. over 400 runners competed in the event. Organised by Alan Ryan, Hardman Events, based in Killarney.Photo:Valerie O'Sullivan/NO REPRO/****FREE PIC*** — Fozzy Forrital (3rd) passing out Con Healy and Buddy competing in The Lakes of Killarney Marathon and Half Marathon. Photo:Valerie O’Sullivan

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Tralee Woman’s Marathon Effort Sees €30,000 Handed Over To Hospital

December 5, 2015 Dermot Crean

A TRALEE woman who ran 12 marathons in eight months presented a cheque for €30,000 to the Mercy University Hospital in Cork recently.

Brenda Doody presented the funds, raised through her Mercy Marathon Challenge, to Sandra Daly, CEO, Mercy University Hospital Cork, at the inaugural Mercy Christmas Wishes Cancer Ball on Friday, November 27 in the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Cork.

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Earlier this year, Brenda undertook the epic challenge to raise the staggering amount for the hospital, where her husband Pat was treated for oesophageal cancer in 2014.

Funds raised through Brenda’s marathon challenge will go towards funding research programmes in oesophageal cancer and expanding the minimally invasive cancer programme in the Mercy.

Mr Tom Murphy, Consultant in General and Oesophagogastric Surgery, led Pat’s cancer care team at The Mercy as he underwent a minimally invasive oesophagectomy in September 2014, after developing oesophageal cancer.

Before undergoing the seven-hour surgery, 45-year-old Pat received both chemotherapy and radiotherapy following the diagnosis in May 2014. Since then, Pat has recovered from the surgery and is back to work. Brenda was in fact joined for her penultimate marathon in Dingle in September by Mr Murphy.

Speaking about her challenge, Brenda said; “As a health and fitness instructor, I was used to 10k runs and half-marathons, and thought this fundraiser deserved a bigger commitment, so I started with Tralee, which was followed by Connemara, Limerick, Cork, and Waterford. I tackled Killarney in July, and four marathons in as many days in Donegal in August. My challenge culminated with Dingle in September, where I was joined by Mr Murphy, and Dublin in October, where Pat joined me and ran the final marathon with me which was just fantastic. I really wanted to do this for the Mercy as Mr Murphy and his team were amazing, and I felt the least I could do was to raise as much money as possible for research at the hospital.”

Congratulating Brenda, Mr Murphy said; “Brenda’s fundraising venture recognised the tremendous hard work of the multidiscplinary cancer team in the Mercy University Hospital and I am very proud to be working with such a dedicated team. It was an honour that I was able to join her in running over the hills of the Dingle peninsula in September on her epic challenge, and I thank her most sincerely for her dedication.”

News, Sport

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Runners Take Off In Marathons This Morning

March 15, 2015 Dermot Crean

HUNDREDS of runners took off this morning in beautiful conditions for the Tralee Marathon and Half-Marathon.

Over 350 people took off at 9am from Dunnes Stores in North Circular Road while hundreds more started the half-marathon at 10.15am from the roundabout at High Street.

We were there to see the runners off at both events.

See the video of the start of the half marathon with many photos below…

Diana Doyle, Rochelle O'Riordan, Ger Donoghue, Mary Twomey, Siobhan Dowling and Fiona Nealon before setting off in the Tralee Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Diana Doyle, Rochelle O’Riordan, Ger Donoghue, Mary Twomey, Siobhan Dowling and Fiona Nealon before setting off in the Tralee Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Runners get set to go in the Tralee Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Aine Bulman, Phyliss O'Herlihy and Peter O'Callaghan before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Aine Bulman, Phyliss O’Herlihy and Peter O’Callaghan before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Paul McPolin, Ger O'Halloran and Paudie Barrett before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Paul McPolin, Ger O’Halloran and Paudie Barrett before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

The Kelly sisters, Karen, Aisling, Mandy and Laura before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

John O'Sullivan and Fintan O'Connell before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — John O’Sullivan and Fintan O’Connell before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Martina Coffey, Gail Kelly and Selena Finn before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Roisín O'Loughlin and Marcus Leahy before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Roisín O’Loughlin and Marcus Leahy before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Annmarie Ball, Lorraine Lynch, Michelle Greaney and Tara Smith before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Carol O'Hanlon, Niamh Byrnes and Ailish Hughes before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Carol O’Hanlon, Niamh Byrnes and Ailish Hughes before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Catherine Farrell, Maeve Ryan, Niall Ó Loingsigh, Ina McGrath, Morna O'Halloran and Paul Fitzgibbon, before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Catherine Farrell, Maeve Ryan, Niall Ó Loingsigh, Ina McGrath, Morna O’Halloran and Paul Fitzgibbon, before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Patricia O'Connor, Dolores McElligott and Caroline Doyle before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Patricia O’Connor, Dolores McElligott and Caroline Doyle before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Shane O'Driscoll, Patrick Yon Hin, Nessa O'Driscoll before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Shane O’Driscoll, Patrick Yon Hin, Nessa O’Driscoll before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Laura Kelly, Ann McGlynn and Mary O'Connell before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Laura Kelly, Ann McGlynn and Mary O’Connell before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Gary Farrell and Elizabeth Barrett before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Sarah Sullivan, Joe Kilmartin, Sarah Matthews, Colm Ryan, Shane Horton and Patrick Russell before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Eric Leahy, Jonathan Harmon and Alan Hill before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Cindy O'Shea and Caroline McConnell before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean — Cindy O’Shea and Caroline McConnell before the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Runners taking off at the start of the Tralee Half-Marathon on Sunday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

News, Sport

Birthday Boy Stephen Dedicates Dublin Marathon First To Memory Of His Friend

October 29, 2014 Dermot Crean 1 Comment

VETERAN athlete Stephen Griffin enjoyed a happy 58th birthday on Monday when he came first in the Over 55s category in the Dublin City Marathon.

And the Blennerville man dedicated his feat to his late friend and St Pat’s GAA stalwart, Tony O’Donoghue, who died last month.

Stephen beat hundreds of other competitors in that category to complete the marathon in two hours, 49 minutes and 58 seconds (2:49:58). This was only his second marathon after competing in the Dingle race back in 2009.

“I’ve been trying to get to the Dublin Marathon for 30 years but something always got in the way, picking up injuries and so on. It was always in the back of my mid to run it and time was running out, so I decided in May to go for it. I got there at last anyway,” he said.

Stephen, brother of renowned local athlete John Griffin, has been competing for over 40 years and has won Munster titles in the one mile, 3,000m, 5,000m and Munster Cross Country honours over the decades. He said he felt comfortable during the race on Monday.

“My brothers were tracking me while I was running and they told me after that I ran the last 10k faster than the rest of the race. I was pretty good for time,” he said.

Stephen wrote notes to pace himself, pulling them out from his running shorts at various points on the route. Remarkably, before the race, he predicted in his notes that he would finish in 2:49:59, just one second off his actual finish time.

The Tralee Harriers club man wanted to thank physio Una Lynch for her invaluable help in preparing him for the race, which he dedicated after to Tony O’Donoghue, who died in September.

“He was a great neighbour and we were great friends. His wife and daughter gave me his cross and chain to wear around my neck during the race and I was honoured to have it. I was a bit emotional after to be honest,” said Stephen.

News

1,000 Women Expected To Take Part In Mini-Marathon

September 10, 2014 Dermot Crean

rsz_dawn_milk_mini_marathon_01 — Getting ready for the Dawn Milk Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon are Kelly Robbins, Tralee, Deirdre Doody, Castleisland with Declan Sheehan, Dawn Milk Sales Manager. Photo by Domnick Walsh

MANY Tralee women are expected to make the short trip to Killarney later this month for the Dawn Milk Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon.

The event will take place at 11am on Saturday, September 20, starting on the streets of Killarney and finishing in the fabulous surrounds of the Killarney National Park.

The event is getting bigger and bigger with 1,000 women expected to participate this year.

The Dawn Milk Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon is open to all ages and levels of fitness, ladies can walk, jog or run the 10km or the 5km event.

“The popularity of event is down to the partnership built up with Dawn Milk over the past number of years,”  said race organiser, Catriona Kelly.

“The event offers a fun, family-themed atmosphere to the day, with participants receiving a T-shirt, medal, refreshments and post-race entertainment. Of course there is no shortage of that competitive edge on the day for any ladies wanting to race. So whether you are walking for charity, jogging in memory of loved ones or more importantly running to be social don’t forget to get out there on the day and enjoy yourself,” said Catriona.

To register for the Dawn Killarney Women’s Mini Marathon, ladies can sign up online now on www.killarneywomensminimarathon.ie or call to Feet First, High Street, Killarney.

Registration closes on Thursday, September 18.

Sport

Running Group To Take On 100k Ultra Marathon Challenge

July 29, 2014 Gavin O'Connor

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From left, Brian O'Se and Jim McNeice will take part in the 'Tralee 100k Ultra Marathon' this Saturday. Photo by Gavin O'Connor. — Brian O’Se and Jim McNeice will take part in the ‘Tralee 100k Ultra Marathon’ this Saturday. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.

ONE of the ultimate tests of endurance in Ireland will take place this Saturday around Tralee and north Kerry.

Just over 60 competitors will set off from the Wetlands and take on the gruelling, first ever ‘Tralee 100k Ultra Marathon’.

To give you an idea of the scale of the run it’s almost exactly the distance from Tralee to Limerick City.

“It’s going to be tough, but nothing worth doing in life is easy,” said one of the runners Brian O’Sé.

People taking part will have a maximum of 15 hours to complete the race. “Hopefully I’ll have it over and done within 12 hours,” said Brian.

One of the strategies competitors will be opting for is running for 25 minutes then walking for five to allow the blood flow back into their legs.

“We’ll be eating on the go as well, because we’ll have to replace what we’re burning off, a car without petrol won’t go,” said Brian.

“Throughout the whole race I’ll probably burn off about 10,000 calories, peanut butter and jam sandwiches will keep me going!” he added.

“The thing I’m most fearful about is the weather, if it’s as humid as it has been, it’s going to be very difficult,” Brian said.

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The race which takes in a nice chunk of North Kerry starts and finishes at the wetlands, it first goes through Ballyheigue, Causeway and around Kerry Head. Then through Barrow, Fenit, back in the Kerries then on the home stretch through Blennerville.

“It might sound a bit extreme, but if you think about it, ten years ago very few people would have done a marathon, now it’s become a very popular thing, this is just the next step in that,” said one of the race organisers Jim McNeice.

“The most difficult part will be about the 50k mark, there is two bad hills around Causeway, but I think as soon as we get to Ballyheigue we’ll be on the home stretch then,” said Jim.

Each finisher will receive a specially commissioned Brass Belt buckle to commemorate their achievement.

“There is great support, the forecast is good, it’s a lot of commitment and hard work, but it is very doable,” said Jim.

Registration fee is €70. Contact 087 92 826 83 for more information.

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Tag Archives: Marathon

Tralee Man To Run Dublin Marathon In Aid Of Irish Cancer Society

Enda To Run New York City Marathon In Aid Of Palliative Care Unit

Tom To Run 20 Marathons In 10 Days In Searing Heat For Charity

PHOTOS: Beautiful Weather And A Perfect Setting For Marathon In Killarney

Tralee Woman’s Marathon Effort Sees €30,000 Handed Over To Hospital

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Runners Take Off In Marathons This Morning

Birthday Boy Stephen Dedicates Dublin Marathon First To Memory Of His Friend

1,000 Women Expected To Take Part In Mini-Marathon

Running Group To Take On 100k Ultra Marathon Challenge

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