Cork schoolteacher raises over €11k for Cancer Society in 24-hour triathlon  

Mark Coady undertook the challenge after his dad Kieran was diagnosed with a malignant tumour behind his eye last year

Mark Coady passes under Youghal Clock Tower during his 24-hour triathlon.

A Youghal schoolteacher who completed a 24-hour triathlon during a major storm has raised over €11,000 for the Irish Cancer Society through his Herculean efforts.

Mark Coady, 27, undertook the challenge after his dad Kieran was diagnosed with a malignant tumour behind his eye last year. His treatment was successful and Kieran has returned to work at his butcher shop.