Dad to clock up marathon challenge before Dublin run for charity

Kieran McCarthy can be forgiven for feeling a little jaded on the start line for next month’s Dublin City Marathon.

Dad to clock up marathon challenge before Dublin run for charity

The married father-of-two will have reached the line after cycling through the night the 200km from Shannon — and this after starting his challenge at 6am the previous morning to cycle the distance from Dublin to Shannon to swim 10km in the local pool.

Asked what motivates him to take on such a challenge that will benefit two Clare charities, the Clare Crusaders and TLC4CF, Kieran replies: “Simply, Aoibheann. What it boils down to is I’m her dad and its my job to do what it takes to keep her safe and healthy.”

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