A local athlete is taking part in the Dromore 70km challenge this afternoon.
Peter McKenna will leave the centre of Monaghan town at 12 pm today to take on the challenge in aid of Crocus Cancer care.
Peter will take in a 30km cycle to Haltons Amenity Park in Cootehill, followed by an 8km trip on the Dromore River in a kayak as well as a 2km swim before cycling back to Monaghan for 5pm.
Having undertaken his own personal cancer journey, Peter is taking on the challenge to raise funds for Crocus Cancer care and to also raise awareness of the support group and men's health.
A Go-Fund me page has been set up by Peter with access via his facebook page, while there will be a bucket collection during the course of his challenge.
Speaking to Sean McCaffrey, Peter Mc Kenna said that this challenge is very much about highlighting awareness around mens health.
