Cork firefighter to race to the top of County Hall to raise funds for CUH

Sub-officer, who once broke records by running a full marathon in firefighter gear, wants public to join him in unique fundraiser

Niall Ó Crualaoich, right, with colleague Caomh McAuley, getting prepped for the run on August 30. Picture: Brian Lougheed

A record-breaking Cork firefighter is urging people to dig out their running or walking gear for Ireland’s first-ever Tower Run up one of the country’s tallest buildings.

Sub-officer Niall Ó Crualaoich, 51, from Mayfield in Cork City, is no stranger to endurance events, once holding the Guinness World Record time for running a full marathon in firefighting gear.