Corkman to walk barefoot to highlight world hunger 

Paddy McMahon wants to raise awareness of the impact of Covid-19 on developing countries

Paddy McMahon, Meelin, Co Cork, will undertake a 13km walk barefoot in the Meelin area on March 8 to highlight the growing global hunger crisis —photographed on the walk route. Picture: Denis Minihane

A burgeoning global hunger crisis emanating from the Covid-19 pandemic could rival the harrowing circumstances of Ireland's Great Famine, an Irish nurse and humanitarian has warned.

Paddy McMahon, from Meelin in North Cork, will complete a 13km walk while barefoot on March 8, International Women’s Day, to raise awareness of the escalating global crisis, as well as funds for his Mothers First charity, which tackles malnutrition in poverty-stricken communities in India.