Amputee to jet-ski around Irish coast in bid for charity

AN AMPUTEE is going for gold by attempting to be the first person to ride around the Irish coast on a jet-ski.

Grandfather Matt Browne, who lost his lower left leg to diabetes six years ago, marked his 54th birthday yesterday by setting off from Howth on the 900-mile marathon.

Gearing himself up for the challenge, the former truck driver from Kildare hopes to use the epic journey to raise €100,000 for Rehab Group.