The group set off from Mizen Head on Monday morning and are aiming to complete the 652-kilometre journey to Malin Head by Friday.

The team has already raised nearly €14,000 on iDonate, but has set its sights on an ambitious target of raising €20,000 to be equally split between the charities.

Partners Philip Lee and Bernard McEvoy said: “Both of our chosen charities do incredible work within the realms of dementia and cancer support and research. We in Philip Lee have been proud to support their work over the years.”