James Finnegan 1000 Days of Walking

On 1st January 2021, James Finnegan set out on 100 Days of Walking.

Yesterday (Thursday 28th September) two years, eight months and 28 days later, he has now completed his 1000 continuous days of walking challenge, covering over seven thousand miles during this time – further than Tralee to Tokyo.

During that time he has raised awareness and significant funds for local and national charities, notably Debra Ireland and Tralee Soup Kitchen among others.

Thanks to the support, kindness and generosity of his followers, it has worked out at raising nearly eight euro per day of walking.

His popular daly walking posts on social media has brought the views, amenities and attractions of Tralee and Kerry to the attention of a world wide audience.

He has given presentations on his progress to Toastmasters International, Tangible Ireland and other national and international events.

He has also been interviewed on local, national and international media outlets including RTE, Newstalk and the BBC on his walking challenge

He has achieved a shared Guinness World Record, took part in over a hundred Parkrun events and numerous virtual challenges as well as volunteering in local, regional, national and international Festivals and Conferences.

He is particularly known locally over the years for his contributions to among others TEDxTralee, The Park Festival, Feile Tralee, An Turas Mor, Dig Tralee and Culture Night.