Merville coach Alan 'Pal' Gilmartin is often seen pounding the streets of Maugheraboy, Strandhill Road and beyond, keeping himself in shape and his fitness on point.

In recent months he decided to take on a challenge never before completed; he's going to run Saturday's Warriors Run ...... twice!!!

So when he and all the other competitors arrive back into Strandhill village exhausted after completing the gruelling mountain climb and decent, Pal will set off once more to do it a second time.

Pal's challenge is all in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. He's smashed his original target of raising €10,000 and is still taking donations. 

If you can, please donate via iDonate here.

Pal spoke to Ocean FM earlier today - you can listen to it here.