Michael Graham has already raised almost £600 on JustGiving ahead of taking part in the famous Manchester half marathon next month.

He told Irish Legal News: “I am hoping to complete the Great North Run this year in support of Barnardo’s.

“It is my first ever half-marathon and so it is quite a challenge given that the furthest race distance I have completed so far is 10k.

“I am hopeful that I will be able to raise at least £1k in charitable donations so I would be very grateful if other members of the profession would consider sponsoring me for this worthwhile cause.”