The Helping Hands Helping Communities Duleek Team Triathlon event is now into it’s fourth week in aid of the homeless and local charities.

Spokesperson Thomas Lynch said: “Our event begun in Portugal on 2^nd September with volunteers completing a 102km Camino walk. Since then our volunteers have been out participating in three categories, walk, run and cycle in very challenging weather conditions.

“Our aim is to beat last year’s record of just over 3,500kms and we are on target to do so as we have accumulated just over 2,900kms with three weeks to go so we are confident we can set a new record and target for next year.

“However, this is not about accumulating kms alone but trying to raise as much funds as possible to purchase tents, sleeping bags and vital supplies for the homeless along with being able to donate to local charities.

“Last year we were in a position to donate to Duleek Cardiac First Responders, Duleek Meals On Wheels, Duleek Senior Citizen’s, Drogheda Women’s & Children’s Refuge, Children’s Ward in Drogheda Hospital along with a number of local nursing homes and voluntary homeless organisations and hopefully can do the same again this year.

“As our event comes to a close we are holding a 47km leisure cycle on Saturday 19^th October starting at Dolly’s Bar on the Slane/Drogheda Road at 1.30pm sharp. All are welcome to participate and registration is not required as donation buckets will be present so even if people don’t want to cycle come along and make a donation for a great cause.

“We will have two bikes set up on trainers so you can hop up on a cycle for a bit of fun and you will have done your bit as well. After the cycle there will be refreshments in the pub and there will be music later from the wonderful Dawn.

“We would like to thank the following sponsors for supporting us this year: Tarstone, Blue Star Gem, Blacktop Road Makers, John Shiels Coach Hire, Chubb Vehicle Recovery, Beo Coffee Shop Duleek, Murray & Son Coach Hire, Clinton Flowers, Paul Kavanagh Test Centre, Anthony Cudden Car Repairs, Haven Pharmacy Duleek, Cloghertown Sand & Gravel, Dolly’s Bar, Anthony Walsh Painting, Whearty Building Contractors, Quinn Construction & Maintenance and Blacklion Stores Balrath.

“Without their continuing support we could not help the most vulnerable in society. I would also like to thank all the volunteers who are participating in this year’s Team Triathlon. These people are the real heroes who always step up to the plate when asked.”