Over 3,000 enthusiastic walkers are expected to take on the 26km challenge with the option of starting at Howth or Dun Laoghaire Harbour and finishing at the opposite harbour.

Along with benefitting your own mental and physical health, it offers a lovely opportunity to get friends and family together to celebrate St Patrick’s Day – all while raising vital funds for Aware’s free services for people affected by depression and bipolar disorder across Ireland.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.