Mayo man recognised by Guinness World Records
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Eamonn Keaveney, from Claremorris, has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for his incredible barefoot walk from Istanbul to Ireland, raising over €21,000 for charity along the way.
A Mayo man who walked more than 6,800 kilometres barefoot from Istanbul to Ireland has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records.
Eamonn Keaveney, from Claremorris, spent almost a year completing the extraordinary journey, raising money along the way for two charities close to his heart.
The Mayo man set off from Istanbul on March 4, 2025, and walked barefoot across nine countries, travelling through Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Austria, Germany, France, England and Wales before completing his journey in west Kerry on February 7, 2026.
Over the course of the challenge, he covered an incredible 6,805 kilometres on foot, almost double the previous Guinness World Records distance of 3,409.75 kilometres.
The gruelling journey has also raised more than €21,000 for Jigsaw, a youth mental health charity, and Friends of the Earth Ireland.