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Niall set to scale new heights
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WHAT a difference a year makes. In October 2016, Niall Dennehy was just about able to walk one lap around Barraduff Community Field. Having turned his life around, the Glenflesk man is now setting his sights on scaling Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro.
Niall has shed an inspirational 10 stone in weight after making the life-changing decision to boost his health and fitness over a year ago. He joined forces with his friend and fellow Glenflesk native Pat Sheehan, a health and fitness instructor.
Niall, a farmer, began his exercise regime by walking around the local community field but as his fitness rapidly improved he set more and more goals. “Farming had taken over my life but I gradually I started to learn to prioritise my health and fitness,” said Niall.
Pat, who runs Pat Sheehan Health and Fitness wellness centre at Club Vitae Leisure Centre, Hotel Killarney, and another weightloss centre in The Loft Fitness Studio in Millstreet, was well placed to give Niall advice. “It is 80% food and 20% exercise,” said Pat. “The beauty of the plan was that no foods were ruled out.”
In July, Niall completed the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle and following this he felt in need of another challenge. He and Pat hope to be on top of the world over the Christmas season as they embark on Kilimanjaro climb on St Stephen’s day. The peak is six times higher than Carrantuohill which is where Niall has been training this year.
He and Pat are both raising money for the Kerry branch of the Irish Kidney Association. They have paid for the trip themselves and have also held a fundraising walk in the Black Valley for the charity. In addition, money raised from an annual pool tournament in memory of Niall’s brother, Denis, will also be donated to the cause.
You can contact Pat Sheehan Health and Fitness, Killarney, via its Facebook page or on 087-6856930.
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