B

By Michelle Crean

Taking on a month-long challenge of running 155 kilometres is no mean feat but that's what one Firies man did to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

Donnchadh O’Sullivan (21) from Rathbeg decided to take on 5k a day as a way to remember his late grandfather Denis O'Sullivan who died of pancreatic cancer within a week of being diagnosed four years ago.

The former Kerry Minor, who is currently in year three studying Construction Management in CIT, has so far raised €2,450.

He's hoping for a little more funds to get him over the €2,500 mark by the time he finishes this Sunday.

"I did it for the Irish Cancer Society as I wanted to give something towards research," Donnchadh told the Killarney Advertiser.

The former Sem student, who is son of James and Sheila, added that some days have been tough going due to the wintery weather but he's noticed a huge improvement in his fitness since.

"The last few days were very windy and it was tough. There were days when I came back and my fingers were blue."

To donate go to 'Donnchadh's 5k Run a Day throughout January' on Facebook.