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Wednesday, 31st July, 2019. Vol. 12, Issue 31 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Irondad Declan shows his mettle
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By Paul Byrne
Inspirational father of three Declan Loy arrived back in Dundalk on Sunday having completed a gruelling 32 triathlons in 32 days in 32 counties around Ireland. 46-year old Declan, originally from Newry, lives in Castlebellingham with his wife Karen and three children and only took up triathlons less than three years ago. Last year he hit the headlines when he broke the Guinness World Record having completed the most Ironman 70.3 mile triathlon races in twelve months. Not one to rest on his laurels Declan set out on his latest challenge at the end of June as he set out to complete 32 111km triathlons consisting of a 1km swim, 100km cycle and 10km run. Unbelievably, Declan clocked his fasted time (4hrs 35 mins) on the final day despite that this was his 32nd consecutive day out on the road. The reason Declan chose to undergo both challenges was to raise money for his own not Irondad Declan Loy with his wife Karen and their thre children folfor profit charity called Super You. lowing his 32nd and final triathlon. Full story on page 2
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