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260 kilometres in 24 hours, Ireland's toughest race wants you!

The pioneers behind Sand2Snow Adventures are inviting entrants for a gruelling test of physical and mental endurance.

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Jul 3rd 2013, 5:49 PM

'The route is littered with death' - Irish adventurers recall 16,000km trek to Shanghai

David Burns and Maghnus Collins set off on the Silk Route in March 2012 to raise funds for Self Help Africa.

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Feb 13th 2013, 1:16 PM

One heck of a ride: Irish adventurers trekking 16,000 km from Istanbul to Shanghai

Five countries, three deserts and one mountain range will be crossed by the fundraising duo by the time they reach the east coast of China.

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May 22nd 2012, 10:02 AM