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06 Sept 2025

Inishowen duo to take part in London marathon to raise money for Foyle Hospice

UKR Group Directors Michael Hegarty from Buncrana and Darragh O’Brien from Burt will be putting their running shoes on and taking to the line on April 21

Inishowen duo to take part in London marathon to raise money for Foyle Hospice

Michael Hegarty and Darragh O’Brien are UKR Group Directors

Two Inishowen men will run next Sunday's London marathon to raise money for the Foyle Hospice. 

UKR Group Directors Michael Hegarty from Buncrana and Darragh O’Brien from Burt will be putting their running shoes on and taking to the line on April 21. 

 They're lacing up to raise vital funds for the incredible Foyle Hospice, a charity that provides invaluable support to those in need. Every mile they run will make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. Foyle Hospice provides ongoing palliative care services for patients with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses while supporting their families and loved ones across the Western Health and Social Trust area in North and Donegal.

Donations for the fundraiser for the Foyle Hospice can be made on the JustGiving website.

UKR was established with a mission to expand the construction talent pool. They recruit at all levels across the following construction, civil engineering, rail and utilities, and logistics management

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