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.

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

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.

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