Launch of the Moylagh 50-mile challenge

Covering a spectacular region of Westmeath, Cavan and Meath, the Moylagh JFK 50-Mile Challenge is in aid of The Irish Cancer Society, LARCC and Palliative Care.

It takes place this year on Saturday June 11, when all are invited to take up the challenge of completing 50 miles in 20 hours or less.

People are welcome to walk part of the route and still support the charity causes.

There is a minimum sponsorship of €50 per walker.

A spokesperson for the organising committee of the Moylagh JFK 50-Mile Challenge said: “Most of us learn to live comfortably within our limits but occasionally we like to test where our boundaries lie.

“When presented with a difficult physical challenge, we might assume that only someone with extraordinary motivation and self-confidence could pull it off.

“There are situations, however, where, conditions being right, a small spark can ignite a huge fire.

“Given the right circumstances, even average people can reach well beyond their limits and achieve something they never thought possible.

“Details of training walks will be advertised nationally, and on the Moylagh JFK 50-Mile Challenge pages on Facebook.”

More information on www.50milechallenge.com.

For information email: info@50milechallenge.com.