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Tuesday, 20 January 2026 16:27

Praveen Rawal is aiming to raise €50k for a children's charity.

A Laois man is set to walk around Ireland with the aim of raising money for sick children.

Praveen Rawal from Mountmellick is partnering with Children's Health Ireland in an attempt to raise €50,000.

He's aiming to walk across all 26 counties in the south of Ireland.

The journey will amount to between 1200 and 1500 kilometres.

He will begin his journey on February 14th in Dublin and finish on March 15th.

He says he wants to help children in need:

Link for fundraiser.

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