In January 2010 (over the 20th, 21st and 22nd January), at the University of Limerick Sports Arena, student Gardai from Templemore will undertake a Million Metre Row Challenge to raise essential funds for the Templemore Home of Hope. Organisers, Sergeants Conor O'Reilly and Conall Mallen will aim for a new world record of 72 hours, 17 mins and 5 secs. Two gardai, Ken McDonald and DJ O'Dwyer will exchange 2 hours on and 2 hours off on a Concept Rowing machine over a 3 day period.The expert training and nutrition advice given by the UL Sports Department will be invaluable to achieving this World Record attempt. During the challenge, the two gardai will achieve a total of 95,040 rowing strokes, cover one mile every 6 mins 53 secs and a distance of 1,000km (625 miles) or 24 marathons back to back over the 3 days.

Below: Left to right - Paul O'Connell, Ken McDonald, DJ O'Dwyer