Rory Best ‘full of energy’ as he begins 330km fundraising walk across Ireland

Former Irish rugby captain Rory Best said he “feels great” as he embarked on a 330km 10-day journey across the country in a bid to raise €2 million for child cancer services.

“I have loads of energy,” he said, as he set off from the Aviva Stadium alongside 14-year-old Naomi Howlin, who was diagnosed with cancer last year.

They were cheered on by gathered crowds in the Dublin sunshine.

The final destination on Thursday, May 25th, is the site where the Cancer Fund For Children hopes to develop a new therapeutic short-break centre, Daisy Lodge, in Cong, Co Mayo.

And he’s off!Today @RoryBest2 began his 330km trek from Dublin to Mayo to help us support children and young people. Get behind his challenge today