May 8, 2023 Live from the road

Thomastown - Dublin

Reported by Devashishu Torpy 74.0 km

Arriving at St Mary's National School in Thomastown.

Lorna Byrne's daughter and grandchildren.

Mr Enda Roberts receives a Certificate of Appreciation from the Peace Run team.

When we arrive at St John's School in Kilkenny the Mayor and the Cathaoirleach are there to meet us.

The Cathaoirleach, Pat Fitzpatrick, gives a very inspiring speech reminding everyone that Peace begins in the heart of each one of us.

The Mayor of Kilkenny, David Fitzgerald, greets our coordinator, Ambarish Keenan.

A Hungarian dance.

The Head Teacher receives the Certificate of Appreciation.

We make our way to Kilkenny Castle.

We then go to Cutting Vedge Cafe, where Kilkenny County Council have arranged lunch for the whole team.

Thank you Helen for a delicious and wholesome meal.

Torch carried by
Ambarish Keenan (Ireland), Devashishu Torpy (Great Britain), Erdenetsetseg Gankhuu (Mongolia), Kristin Aurenhammer (Austria), Mangala Keenan (Ireland), Michael Aurenhammer (Austria), Robert Benedek (Hungary), Sadanand Colm Magee (Ireland), Sandra Aurenhammer (Austria), Uugantsetseg Otgonbayar (Mongolia).  
Photographers
Ambarish Keenan, Erdenetsetseg Gankhuu, Mangala Keenan, Sadanand Colm Magee
The torch has travelled 74.0 km from Thomastown to Dublin.

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