Ultra endurance athlete to arrive in Cloghan on Thursday evening

An endurance athlete who is running the double length of Ireland will arrive into Cloghan at approximately 6pm this evening (Thursday).

Chris Connolly, known as 'Get Better with Chris', is expected to arrive at the crossroads in the Co. Offaly village as he undertakes his world record attempt running from Malin Head to Mizen Head, before returning to his starting point in Co. Donegal.

He is taking on the ultra-endurance challenge to raise essential funds for Family Carers Ireland, the national charity supporting family carers and young carers across the country.

The challenge is a powerful story of perseverance, resilience, and comeback, as Chris pushes his physical and mental limits while bringing communities across Ireland together.

Local supporters are encouraged to come out and cheer him on as he passes through Cloghan this evening.