Midlands student Trian Leslie completes Easter half marathon in aid of Ben’s Lifeline charity

Congratulations and well done to Trian Leslie, Streete, who ran a 21k personal half marathon on Saturday last in aid of Ben’s Lifeline charity. 

Trian completed the run in a time of 1hr and 23 minutes, Trian set off from his home village of Streete at 12 noon to the finish line at St Finian’s College, Mullingar, where he is a 5th year student. 

Trian kept up an incredibly fast pace considering the wet conditions underfoot. 

Also read: Crazy speed: Gardaí detect motorist in Longford driving at THREE times the speed limit

Trian would like to say a special word of thanks to everyone who donated to this great worthy cause. 

Ben’s Lifeline, which celebrates the short life of Ben Murray from Mullingar, a happy, energetic, sport loving boy, who tragically died from a cardiac arrest aged just 13, due to a rare undiagnosed inherited heart condition. 

Also read: RIP: Longford shocked by death of accomplished businessman, footballer and ploughman Mickey Keogh

Grateful thanks to Trian’s many friends who gave him great moral support and joined him at different stages along the route, with his mother Mel supporting him on her bike the entire distance. 

PICTURES | Easter Bunny gets up to plenty of mischief at north Longford artisan food and craft fair

So far, €3,558 has been raised. If you would like to support, see Ben’s gofundme page, or pop in an envelope in the Streete park letter box and we will kindly pass it on.

PICTURES | Masters champion 'Rory McIlroy' makes guest appearance in Longford at superb Granard Easter parade