Hi everyone, I'm doing a FeelGood fundraiser to support Pieta.
FeelGood with Pieta is about taking small steps towards better mental health, while also raising the funds that Pieta need to keep their doors open and services free, for everyone. They provide therapeutic counseling services to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.
Will you please support my efforts with a donation to Pieta? Every euro makes a BIG difference.
Thank you in advance.
My Updates
Ever Tried. Ever Failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.
On Mental Health
Since the first day of planning this event, I have been trying to think of ways to say certain things in an attempt to get people to reach out and I have decided the best thing to do is tell my own story of thoughts and feelings and what has hindered or helped my own progress in the past.List of towns I will be passing through
My 'why' behind this challange
"When you know your WHY, you can endure any HOW"- Viktor E FranklStephens no socks run for suicide
On Christmas day at 9am in letterkenny Co donegal I will begin running (barefooted) and I will not finish until the 29th of December in killarney in Co kerry, it is 400km over 4-5 days without stopping. I am doing this for Pieta House in an effort to remember everyone who died by suicide, to also send out the message that I am here to help anyone who is suffering at the moment and not sure what to do. To all these people, I say come join me either virtually, spiritually or physically. We can accomplish anything together. I am also doing this for myself, to find my own meaning and purpose on this earth. There is a crisis happening at the moment because of certain circumstances but with love, compassion and knowledge, we can save lives.Thank you to my Supporters
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Patrick Joyce
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Anonymous
Run Forrest run
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Anonymous
Fantastic young man giving up his Christmas for other people.
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Henry
Brilliant stuff wee bro
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Yvonne Farrell
Wishing you well on your arduous journey fir such a worthwhile cause ! Well done !
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Anonymous
Go on ya good thing!
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E Kelly
Well done! An amazing accomplishment for a very worthy cause!
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Brian Shankey
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Cornelia E Silke
Stephen Claire forwarded your story to me. I am so impressed by your generosity and courage. We sometimes bite off more than we can chew. That does in no way invalidate your efforts but rather glorifies your intentions. Stephen, do not for a second consider this a failure. Any effort made for the good of others is a prayer that so pleases God. Let yourself feel proud. Now to Pieta - so needed. My husband Owen, an alcoholic, committed suicide and I am fortunate to live the other side of it. Owen went straight into the arms of God and was filled with love and comfort. I was able to rejoice that he no longer suffered. We so miss him. Love to you.
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Cathal Fahy
Good man Stephen.
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Declan Harkin
Best of luck Stephen a very kind Tough and thoughtful act
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Simon.
Savage stuff again Stephen!
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Anonymous
Barefoot is optional. Go safely Stephen.
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Gene Mcdonald
One of a kind Stephen if only everyone had your inspiration to help and to get out and do happy Christmas dude
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Anonymous
Fair play Stephen. Such a good cause to raise awareness for.
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Patrick Hughes
Fair play to you lad, your a credit
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Thomas & Noelle Hickey
Well done, what a fantastic achievement!
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Geraldine & Patrick Shalvey
Very well done Stephen
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Claire & Brendan
Fair play Stephen. Forrest Gump would be so proud. X
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Anonymous
Well done Stephen. I’m from Cavan myself (knockbride). Read about your challenge in the news. Incredible challenge. Well done. It’s a tough year for many people.
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Anonymous
well done Stephen, you're fantastic !
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Paul Brennan
Well done Stephen
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Anonymous
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Aaran Heavey
An amazing feat of feet, lad! If I were still in the country I would have cheered you on from Letterkenny. Instead, you have us cheering from Sydney. Keep safe and well done
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Koren Stark
As nemo said "Just keep swimming" Stephen! Your barefoot walk goes way beyond keep swimming. Well done!
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Killian Mcdonald
Best of luck lad ✔️👑
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Anonymous
Thanks. sharing your story is helpful
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Paul Carroll
Inspirational Stephen! Very best of luck.
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Anonymous
well done for doing such an amazing thing and for such a great cause!! 🤍
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Peter & Carmel Macmahon
Amazing challenge Stephen, good luck
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Ruth Mccabe
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Pat And Teresa Kennedy Killeen
Well done to Stephen and to Lisa for your tremendous efforts.
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Aine Mccabe
Well done Stephen on all you've achieved for such a great cause 👏 xx
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Anonymous
Well done man hope your healing up well
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Damian Reilly
Well done Stephen on raising awareness on mental health, great effort 👍
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Fiona Dennis
Good man Stephen keep going always 💕💕💕💕
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Michael Mccann
Well done Stephen doing such great charity work for an amazing cause.
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Anonymous
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Kevin Mc Connell
Well done Stephen for raising awareness and funds for such a good cause.
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Anonymous
Good luck Stephen, you are doing an amazing thing to raise awareness, well done,👏👏 Good Health and Happiness to you in 2021
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Brendan
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Karen Mcconnell
Well done, Stephen! This is unbelievable, fair play. Very proud of u x
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Roisin Bennett
Well done Stephen, an amazing thing to do. It means a lot to do many people❤️
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Steffi Matthews
Lieber Stephen, es ist toll, wenn Menschen sich für eine gute Sache einsetzen. Wir sind Jettes Eltern und möchten auch unseren Beitrag leisten. Tolle Aktion
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Anonymous
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Maryrose & Paul
Best of luck Stephen, will be thinking of you on your journey.
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Darren Mcelroy
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Ollie Cassidy
Best wishes Stephen.
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John Mcdermott
Passed you this morning between Letterkenny and Ballybofey. Keep her lit, great job!
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Daniel Lane
A great man for a few beers in Oz and an even greater & mad man for doing this. Hon Cavan!
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Geraldine Mcconnell
Stephen With you spiritually all the way! Good Luck From the McConnells, K-wood
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Shaun Bannigan
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Declan Smith
Fair play to you lad and look after yourself on your journey.
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Patricia Gormley
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Brian Leahy
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Gregory Gillespie
Good man Stephen! That's a damn tight run you're doing - even if you had trainers on - never mind barefoot! Keep her lit!
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Evin Henderson
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Mccallig Family
Well done Stephen!
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Anonymous
You are inspirational and thank you for trying to make a difference1
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Mary Hunter/mc Donnell
Very well done Stephen, what an amazing thing you are doing! Hope you are feeling better xx
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Eoin Mulcahy
Well done lad hope you better soon
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Lauren Mcentee
Well done Stephen should be so proud of yourself not only putting your story out there but deciding to you your experiences to help others.
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Michael Goulding
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Pauric Mcgorry
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Kathleen Beegan-hanly
Stephen your amazing & don't worry about taking a break in this weather a body could not continue. Self care and see how you feel. I'm n Enniscrone 10 miles from Ballina if I can help in any way.
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Barry Mcgorry
Well done lad 👏 great cause
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Elizabeth Keogh
You're inspirational Stephen. Your efforts will help many.
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Helena Williamson
Fair play to you,helping so many people 👏
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Eoghan
Best of luck Stephen
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Carmel Mccready
Best wishes Stephen. XXX
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Dermot Mcconnell
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Aaron Mcintyre
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Sean Mcconnell
Fairplay Stephen look after your feet lots of neosporin/sudacrem massages etc!
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Ciaran Mcconnell
Good man Stephen! Best of luck!
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Pauric Mcconnell
Gowan Stephen boy. Great work you're doing!!
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Brianna Browne
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Anonymous
Really well done, running for a very good cause. Keep up the amazing willpower, you can do it!
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Jack Mulvaney
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Peter Gahan
Keep going Stephen! You've already done us all so proud. I can't believe how strong you are to get even this far!
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Patrick Mc Connell
Good effort Stephen. We are all behind you. Regards Paddy and Mary
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Hannah Mohan
Well done!
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Anonymous
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Louise, Donegal
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Philip Clarke
Legend fair play!
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Margaret Bonner
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Peter Gahan
Best of Luck Stephen. This seems like a mammoth task. Fair play to ya!
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Shona Rogers
Fair play to you and thank you for raising funds for mental health issues
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Alan Power
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Mary & Patricia
Well done Stephen 💪 Donegal are behind you.keep up the good work.x
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Jim Mcgrath
Best of luck Stephen
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Anonymous
Well done lad fair play
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Aisling Cullen
Well done Stephen, I'm impressed with your courage and strength for this run, and for such a good cause.
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Anonymous
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Rosetta Martin
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Anonymous
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Aileen Govern
Amazing, important message you are spreading, thanks for making a difference.
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David Walsh
Balls of steel Stephen. Well done. Hope you reach your goal for this great cause
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Ann Fox
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Grace Bennett
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Jonny Byrne
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Silke’s
Wishing you the best from San Diego
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Anna Murray
Good luck Stephen! Anna & Tim.
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Cillian Kelly
Best of luck, keep the head up.. 💪
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Sinead Carroll
Sure your feet will grow back! Youre some man, take care of yourself and rest when you need to
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Vincent Oreilly
Stephen, Luke told me what you were taking on, your an inspiration to the youth of this country, well done and thanks. Vincent.
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Darragh Keogh
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Steve Jordan
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Eimear Ryan
Well done Stephen, such a thoughtful and brave message you are sending
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Anonymous
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Brian Maguire
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James Lynch
Best of luck Stephen, fair play to you doing this for such a great cause!
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Elainem
Best of luck with the run Stephen.. Serious task to take on.. Fair play to you...
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Sarah Ward
Well done Stephen for bringing the awareness.
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Anna Mai Duffy
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Michelle Flood
Fair play to you Stephen. You are an inspiration. I hope you have a speedy recovery. Amazing.
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Roisin Kelly
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Bob Mardle
Best of humankind, hope its a great success
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Damien Mcgorry
Fair play to ya lad
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Majella Gallagher
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Caitriona Calpin
Well done
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Ronan Mc Manus
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Liz Murray
You are just AMAZING! Best of luck!
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Brian Carroll
Fair play man . A selfless act for a great cause
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Gráinne Mcverry
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Julie Stubbs
Huge weldone Stephen! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!
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Jenny Taylor
This is my donation stephen Jenny Doran. Well done
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Stephanie Mcconnell
Sending best wishes from Austraila.. We will be with you in spirit ❤
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Paula Mason
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Fiona Oshea
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James W Wheatley
Great man Stephen! Hope you're recovering well now.
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Clare
You're a very good soul, well done on this Stephen and best of luck 😊
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Desmond Mccabe
Well done, great effort.
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Robert Carroll
Best of luck Stephen!
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Helen O’brien
Well done Stephen on raising such a awareness & support of a great charity.
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James Mooney
Best of luck Stephan
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Janet Clifford
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Loretta Dempsey
What an undertaking for such a worthy cause, HUGE respect for you!
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Gerry
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Sinead Fahy
Well done and best of luck
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Michaela Mcmahon
Good luck Stephen 🤞
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Niamh Kangley
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Chris Mccabe
Well done stephan. Your a legend of a man and did well getting the message out there. Only together can we end the suffering. Keep up the good faith brother
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Michael Farrell
Great cause,Stephen,can be sometimes forgotten as physical well-being given priority at the moment
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Danielle Moran
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Roisin Mc Geough
Best of luck Stephen
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Jason Taylor
Best of luck Stephen, no better man.
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David Corrigan
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Daniel Mc Grath
Unbelievable Stephen keep up the good work! Fantastic cause
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Damian & Caroline Clarke
Well done Stephen, great charity 👏
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Anna May O Reilly
Well done stephan great job
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Clare Logue
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Emma Higgins
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Anonymous
Good luck Stephen..hope you are able to achieve your goal
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Chloe Cassidy
Good luck Stephen!
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Grainne Boyle
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Emily Gilmartin
Well done Stephen, a noble cause. 💛
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Mary Ward
Best of luck with this Stephen, Mary & Tom
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Anne Digan
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Caoimhín Carney
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Mikey Ryan
Good stuff Stephen...great cause 🤞👍💪
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Orla Mcallister
You’re doing something really amazing and are an inspiration to have come so far!
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Well done Stephen. Happy Christmas.
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Cathal Mcconnell
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Barry Smith
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Barry Harkin
Brilliant stuff lad well done
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Natalie Maguire
Well done Stephen in all your work you have done , wishing you a speedy recovery from your run
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Nicole Garraghan
Fair play to you Stephen 🙌🏼
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Cora Halpenny
Selfless and inspiring. Well done Stephen 🌲
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Paidi And Jacki Berkery
Best wishes Stephen from Tipperary.
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Noelle Mulrain
Passed you on Christmas day Stephen going into Stranorlar. We too buried a friend this year. Thank you for your bravery and endurance and helping those in need.
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Margie Shalvey
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Sarah Mcgardle
Don’t forget the vasaline this time 🤣
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Aileen Mcgahn
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Ellie Sadeghi
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Caroline Doherty
Fair play, great cause
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Geraldine Clarke Mc Intyre
Well done Stephen from Mc Intyre’s in Shercock.
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Dorothy Wilson
Well done Stephen----hope you are feeling better & back home soon again
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Mags Bannon
Best of luck we will be cheering you on, yo! Clonraw
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Patrick C
Well done lad
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Anonymous
Best of luck Stephen, fair play. It’s a great cause!
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Anonymous
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Stephen Jackson
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Anonymous
Very best of luck. Great cause.
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Kevin Mcgovern
Well done Stephen
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Anonymous
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Kyle Berrigan
Fair play Stephen well done
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Tracey Grimes
Great cause Steven
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Emma Fitzsimons
Super work Stephen, all the best with the run, what your doing is brilliant!
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Damien Keogan
Hi stephen,best wishes on your journey,i hope you raise plenty of money for pieta house.you are a great person to do this ,up cavan
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Ciaran Martin
stephen, best of luck......the poor feet will be ruined.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Stephen, you are inspirational! what an achievement.
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Anonymous
Thank you
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Edyth Mcfadden
Hi Stephen----you probably don't know me Im Arnold Mc Faddens widow---I heard about your story from Dorothy & wanted to make a small donation--keep up the good work
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Adrian Collins
Best of luck, you'll do great.
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Anonymous
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Nina
keep running stephen - a wonderful idea!!
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Bernadette
Good luck Stephen, such a selfless thing to do.
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Paul Moran
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Anonymous
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Kathleen Ward
Best of Luck Stephen and a very Happy Christmas to you xxx
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Anonymous
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Steve Jones
Best wishes Stephen From Maes dad x
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Niamh
Fair play Stephen and the very best of luck 👏
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Shauna Maguire
Best of luck Stephen ❤️
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Just seen you in Drumkeen, fair play to you hope all goes well
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Rachel Stockdale
Saw you on the road today. Fair play! Merry Christmas
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Anonymous
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Kevin Ward
Heroic effort Stephen
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Anonymous
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Laura Bannigan
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Mae Jones
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Bari Duncan
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Anonymous
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Lorna Carroll
Best of luck Stephen, your strength and passion is one of a kind. Stay safe 💪
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Matthew Mcgowan
Lost a friend to suicide last year. You’re doing an amazing thing especially at Christmas, thank you.
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Cliona
I'm from Derry, but my Granny was a Cavan woman also. Love and light on your amazing journey. I tried to end my life in March, so this is amazing work, thank you!
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Megan Ó Sullivan
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Cathal
Fair play to you Stephen, incredible stuff
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Gerry O’connor
Best of luck Stephen Gerry
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Damien Herron
Best off luck with it
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Anonymous
Well done Stephen!
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Brian Reynolds
Read your piece ...u should be writing books.
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Eddie Gaffney
Gallant effort Stephen, but the reward is all the awareness and attention you have raised for mental health and Peita, particularly at this time of the year. Helping even just 1 person makes everything worth while.
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Brendan Mccabe
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Martin Mcgowan
Past you yesterday outside Ballybofey. You looked to be in considerable discomfort. It's a brutal challenge and I tip my hat to you. Stay strong and focused and hopefully you will get it completed in the coming days.
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Carl Mitchell
Fair play lad!
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Maeve O’brien
Best of luck Stephen.
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Deirdre M
Great work Stephen
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Eimear Mcmahon
Well done Stephen! You should be very proud of the huge amount you’ve raised!
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Lorraine Winters
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Nora Shanahan
Well done. I hope you recover fully and fast.
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Anonymous
Huge sacrifice in the name of others less fortunate, well done to you.
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Anonymous
Fantastic cause. Fair play
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Sam Whelan
Well done Stephen, credit to ya! All the best. Sam
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Kim Mccandless
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Olive Clarke
Sorry to hear that you had to pull out of the run. Well done on all the money you raised and wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Laura Bourke
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Andrew Wedlock
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Clara Boyle
Well done!!
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David O'sullivan
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Ger Mcnamara
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Mary Smith
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Anonymous
Well done
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Nicola Reilly
Huge congratulations Stephen your a real trooper! Wishing you a fast recovery. Well done!!!
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Ciara Smith
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Stephanie Gleeson
Well done Stephen!
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Anonymous
Best of luck
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Anonymous
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Martin Smith
Well done
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Tina Hogan
Best of luck!
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Aine Smith
Best of Luck! Fair play to you!
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Anonymous
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Eric Walsh
Best of luck !
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Jane Reid
You are amazing well done Stephen 👏👏
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Cailean Murphy
Fair play, make sure you get vaseline for them feet.
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Geraldine
Wishing you a safe journey, such an important cause ♡
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Michelle Mcdaid
Drove past you twice Stephen in Donegal. Keep up the good work, you're doing amazingly!
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Anna Shalvey
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Rosemarie
Well done 👏 👏
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Ilan Farrell
Fait play to you lad, much needed.
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Anonymous
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Amy Sheridan
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Marie Smith
Good man stephen
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Paraic Rowan
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Anonymous
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Christine
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N Fahy
Best of luck
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Dominic Mcsherry
Good on you mate! Stay safe
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Unbelievable Stephen, the best of luck to you.