Ultra runner Chris Amour rings Shandon bells after finishing 300km run in aid of Pieta

Mr Amour said he was alarmed by statistics from the Central Statistics Office which showed that, in 2022, a total of 500 people died by suicide in Ireland, 79% of whom were men

Chris Amour completes his 300km run from Dublin to Cork in aid of Pieta House, and is congratulated at the finish of his fundraising event by Rev Meghan Farr at the Church of St Anne, Shandon, Cork. Chris marked the end of his run by playing the hymn Bind Us Together on the famous shandon bells. Picture; Larry Cummins

Cork City's Shandon bells were rung loud and proud on Thursday afternoon by Irish-Congolese man Chris Amour after he completed a 300km run from Dublin to Cork to raise awareness of men’s mental health.

Setting off on his journey on Monday, the ultra runner completed the challenge in aid of the self harm and suicide prevention charity, Pieta.