Runner takes on 213km ultra-marathon from Dublin to Galway for MND charity

James Cox

Galway man Shane Feeney will take on a gruelling 213km ultra-marathon from Dublin to Galway on December 14th for a motor neurone disease charity.

Designed to raise vital funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA), "the journey is as much about love and loss as it is about endurance and determination".

The run will start at the Spire in Dublin and finish at Black Rock Diving Tower, Salthill, Co Galway.

Runner Shane Feeney was inspired by a close friend whose life was profoundly changed on a bittersweet day when he simultaneously celebrated the birth of his son while suffering the loss of his father to Motor Neurone Disease within the space of a few hours.

This "extraordinary mix of joy and sorrow drives Shane to shine a light on the devastating impact of MND and to bring much needed support to families affected by this cruel disease".

"Every step I take on this journey is for my friend, his family, and everyone affected by MND," Mr Feeney said.

"I want to honor their strength, raise awareness of the incredible work of the IMNDA, and rally support for families coping with this cruel disease."

The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association provides essential services to people living with MND, including home visits, equipment and emotional support.

You can donate to the run here.