Kildare man walking a massive 2,500KM through Ireland to raise money for Crumlin Children's Hospital

A Kildare man is currently on day number 11 of a mammoth challenge that could take up to three months to complete as he does his best to raise money for the Crumlin Children's Hospital.

Maynooth man Jack Lee is walking the entire length of Ireland from Muff in Donegal to Kinsale in Cork, taking the scenic route by trekking along the Wild Atlantic Way which means he will cover a distance of 2,500km by the time he reaches his final destination.

Having set off on May 29, Jack is allowing himself up to three months to cover the huge distance, and he is funding the summer jaunt entirely out of his own pocket. He is relying on the kindness of strangers to give him accommodation at the end of each day, and so far the people of Donegal have been more than welcoming.

All of the money raised will go towards the Children's Medical and Research Foundation at Crumlin Children's Hospital, and he has so far reached €3,790, and is almost a fifth of the way to his final target of €20,000. Jack and his wife Brenda have five children and seven grandchildren, and though none of them have ever needed care from the children's hospital in Dublin, he is aware of the great service they provide.

"Well, Brenda and I have five children (grown up) and seven grandchildren from 19 years down to 9 months. We consider ourselves most fortunate that they have never had to avail of the wonderful care provided by Crumlin Hospital where many of the most seriously ill children and their families are cared for by a wonderful team of dedicated professionals," reads the bio on the 'A Bit of a Walk' facebook page.

He has made it as far as Dunfanaghy - located just outside of Letterkenny - so far, and will continue on into his twelfth day tomorrow.

"I will not be setting any records for this journey. I will be very pleased if I can get to Kinsale in one piece and maybe a few kg lighter. I will be even happier if I can, with your help, reach the sponsorship target for this event," he said of the gargantuan walk.