Dene Harley completes Mizen Head to Malin Head

Dene Harley completes Mizen Head to Malin Head - Miles for Minds

He set off running just 10 days ago from Mizen Head in Cork. His mission (Miles for Minds) to raise awareness on Mental Health. His fund raising going towards 'Foyle Sea and Rescue' and 'Men's Action Network'. Harley arrived at Malin Head shortly before 10pm tonight. An agonising last few hours, but he never gave up.

As he passed through Muff at lunchtime today, the last leg of the charity run was well underway. But that last leg is always the tough one. The hill at Quigley's Point proved tough this afternoon, and then as he ploughed up that lane to Banbas Crown tonight one would never have thought this guy has just run the length of Ireland but he did.

As he stood at the top of Ireland tonight Dene talked about his reasons for doing this run. He simply said, 'Speak up'. He continued, 'I was struggling on day 4 and 5; I told people, and look I had people coming down to me travelling for hours, I've had numerous messages supporting me....'. Dene is simply encouraging people to talk when they find themselves struggling. Help is there, but the conversation needs starting.

Dene had a good team of support today as he ran this last day of his journey. Joining him in Muff was colleague and friend Liam McLaughlin who ran with him to Malin Head tonight.

Dene emphasised that he could never have done this without the support of his wife, who was by his side today.

It was an emotional welcome at Malin Head tonight, but it brought home the reality of the importance of supporting our own, and others, mental health, always.

Speak up, talk, ask for Help. No one should struggle alone.

Huge congrats to Dene Harley on this amazing achievement. Here's wishing you a couple of days rest and an exceptional sleep tonight.

GMcC

Comments

Mura gets ready for retirement!

In just over one weeks’ time, our village will have another retiree. A retiree who has given so much to Muff. He moved to Muff from neighbouring Fahan in 1989. Although working in the village prior to this, Mura McLaughlin has long since established himself as a permanent fixture, community member and one of the hardest working members of Muff village. Mura was a Customs Man from 1981 through to 1992. He then proceeded on a career with Irish Life. In the early 90’s Mura began volunteering in the village and was always there to lend a hand at the preparation and delivery of festivals and more. And of course you could find him on the dramatic stage too. In 2007 Mura began working with what is now Muff Community Development. And in 2011 he became manager there. Mura has a team of committee members behind him and a team of workers alongside him, but he himself has been instrumental in much of the development that has taken place in our community in the past 25 years. The fabulo...

Christmas Dance at Muff Community Hall with Shunie Crampsey

There really is something magical watching people dancing. From contemporary songs to the very traditional 'Shoe the Donkey', it was all things dancing this Sunday night. The people of Muff and far beyond showcased true magic on the dancefloor tonight at St. Mary's Hall here in the village. Shunie Crampsey has been providing the music and song here in the community hall monthly for the past 18+ months. Tonight was the Christmas dance and it showcased the importance of music and dance for the soul. People coming together to sit and listen, to get up and dance, to just talk. And a fabulous supper was enjoyed by all, catered by The Cabin. Events like this show what community is all about. And the community within the village hall tonight felt very strong and very festive. People came from all over Inishowen and Derry to enjoy the dance. And no doubt will return in the future to do likewise. Huge thanks must go to all the members of Muff hall who work hard behind the scene...

KNEECAP sends video to young Muff bakers

On Sunday last The Great Muff Bake-Off took place as part of the annual Muff Féile here in the village. The Bake-Off is in memory of a young local chef who sadly passed away, James Rehill. Every year it draws much attention and none more so than this year. One of the organisers remarked on Sunday that it was one of the 'biggest' Bake-Offs to date. There was a children's U10's and U 12's and then Adults. One of the children's entries was a creation by Jenny Rose McLaughlin and friend Alex Marner. There's was a 'Kneecap' cake. Micky Doherty and the judges all agreed it tasted as good as it looked and it proudly took 3rd place. Earlier today KNEECAP saw the video and DJ Provai sent a video message to Jenny Rose. We think he was rather impressed with the cake indeed. Maybe he'll come himself next year and enter the next Bake-Off, or even give us a performance. You just never know where The Muff Féile will reach. GMcC

Village Conversations

Search This Blog