Matthew O'Brien fundraising for Gay Community News (GCN) in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page, your support is really appreciated. 🙏 I'll be fundraising for GCN throughout my races this year! Starting off with an ultra before I turn 30 (🙉) in Portumna Forest on June 7th for a 50km run! I will then be heading to Waterford city for the half marathon to try get myself a PB (under 2:00:09). From there we head to Valentia Island, co.Kerry for a sprint triathlon 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️. And finally, we finish in Dublins fair city, with the Dublin Marathon 🙏 I've been trying to get a place in the Dublin marathon the past few years, so it's a great pleasure to run this race for GCN. If you can share my page on any social media I would greatly appreciate it 🥰 Just use the social sharing sections below! Thanks again and let's get running! 🏃‍♂️💨

Training Updates:

Date:
2025-07-27
Distance:
24.00 KM
Time:
02:39
Date:
2025-07-10
Distance:
8.70 KM
Time:
00:57
Km repeats x5
Date:
2025-07-06
Distance:
18.00 KM
Time:
02:00
Date:
2025-07-03
Distance:
7.50 KM
Time:
00:51
Date:
2025-07-01
Distance:
7.50 KM
Time:
00:47
Date:
2025-05-27
Distance:
22.00 KM
Time:
02:34
Date:
2025-05-22
Distance:
10.00 KM
Time:
01:10
Date:
2025-05-20
Distance:
11.00 KM
Time:
01:17
Date:
2025-05-17
Distance:
31.00 KM
Time:
04:02
Another hot one, didn't hit the distance again but again time on feet and got my fuelling a lot better this run 💪🏃‍♂️
Date:
2025-05-15
Distance:
10.00 KM
Time:
01:08
Interval session, first one back since injury and felt GREAT 🙏🏃‍♂️💨

About Gay Community News (GCN)

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GCN (Gay Community News) is Ireland’s free national LGBTQ+ media since 1988 and the trading name of the National LGBT Federation a registered charity (Charity number: 20034580). For over three decades, GCN has been Ireland’s LGBTQ+ paper of record and a vital resource to inform, educate, platform and connect the community, and advocate for a more equal society. GCN acts as a hub for other LGBTQ+ community and support groups across Ireland, giving them a platform to highlight their work and to inform the community of events, initiatives and services available. We also focus on celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and spotlighting emerging creatives and talent within the community.

About Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 Fundraising Campaign

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Run for More Than a Medal – Fundraise with the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025!
Join thousands of runners this October for the Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025 and make every mile count. Whether you're chasing a personal best or tackling your first 26.2, this is your chance to support a cause close to your heart. By running and fundraising, you’ll help transform lives — one step at a time. Lace up, sign up, and let your marathon journey mean more. Because together, we go further.
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