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ists would like to express their thanks to everyone in Sp Coy, 65 Res Inf Bn and 62 Res Eng Coy; Capt Bernard Morgan (OC Sp Coy, 65 Res Inf Bn); Comdt John Fitzsimons (OC 62 Res Eng Coy); and Sgt Fergie Boylan (PDF Cadre, Sp Coy, 65 Res Inf Bn); and everyone who spon- sored them and supported them during the past several months. All donations were greatly appreciated. They also wished to express their appre- ciation to MacTurcaills Pub and Lucan Sarsfields GAA for the use of their facilities for their fundraising events.
Carroll and Cpl McNamara finished the marathon in eight- and-a-half hours, and were delighted to have beaten their fundraising target by raising €8,350. In closing, the two reserv-
training for the marathon an enjoyable challenge. "We trained separately three days a week on our own gym programmes," says John. "and then every Sunday in the months leading up to the marathon we trained to- gether in the Phoenix Park. We purposely trained with more weight than we'd be carrying on the day, and started off with 10k marches, building up to 20k over time." When the big day came, Cpl
webpage where people could donate online, they ran table quizzes and raffles, including a very successful one held in MacTorcaills Bar in Dublin, and organised two non-uniform days in a primary and second- ary school. They also managed to secure sponsorship from many individuals and some businesses. John and Eoghan found
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