There was a great show of support for John Healy as he completed his 26th marathon during 2026 recently.
John took on the rigorous task at the start of the year in memory of Ashling Murphy. On September 20, he finished the challenge at Sacred Heart School in Tullamore where Ashling was a past pupil.
John was given a warm welcome by SHS students and staff who wore T-shirts in tribute to Ashling. Many students joined John for laps of the pitch as he completed the challenge raising vital funds for the Ashling Murphy Memorial Fund.
Music was also provided at the event by the SHS Trad Group as everyone in attendance celebrated Ashling’s life and legacy.
Pictures courtesy of Ger Rogers Photography.
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1. Ciarán Chambers, Helen Chambers, Tracey Cuddy and Fiona O'Connor from Naomh Mhuire AC ran the last 10k with John Healy, Shane Dunphy and Sacred Heart School Students as John Healy completed his 26th Marathon in memory of Ashlin Murphy. Ger Rogers Photography
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2. MÃeabh Carey ready to hand over the baton as she completes her laps at John Healy's 26th Marathon in Memory of Ashling Murphy. Ger Rogers Photography
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3. Sacred Heart School Students Emily Carroll, Fiía Kelly, Ella Doyle and Shania Kavanagh after they ran part of the 26th Marathon with John Healy. Ger Rogers Photography
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4. MÃeabh Carey and Anna Carroll with in front front Sarah and Grace Carroll when they all joined John Healy on his 26th Marathon in Memory of Ashling Murphy at the Sacred Heart School. Ger Rogers Photography
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