Kathryn Walls running London marathon in memory of sister Eithne Walls while playing ukulele

Running a marathon’s hard enough but singing AND playing a musical instrument at the same time? Well, that’s just plucky.“It’s easier than playing a violin” Kathryn laughed. She’s a classically trained violinist but loves playing a Ukulele for fun.

She’s upbeat about the challenge of playing it for the duration of the marathon. Behind it though, there’s a serious side.28-year-old Eithne Walls from Ballygowan was on board with two of her friends, Jane Deasy from Rathgar, and Aisling Butler from Roscrea, Co Tipperary. Eithne was training to be a surgeon at the Eye Hospital in the City.

The three pals had been on a break in Brazil and enroute to Paris when the Air France flight crashed into the sea."She was training to be an eye surgeon at the Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin," Kathryn said."I've discovered not only the physical and mental benefits of running, but the running community and athletics community, it's so supportive and so, so many people start running following a tragedy or they want to give back to the community.

"We've set up a fund in her name at her hospital and that fund allows her to keep making a difference in the lives of other people which is all she ever wanted."He’s taking part in memory of his sister Mary Walls, Kathryn’s mum, who was diagnosed with a form of Dementia after losing Eithne.“That won’t be a problem as long as Kathryn doesn’t want me to sing. They’d have to stop the race” he laughed.

On track to raise vital funds for the Dublin Eye Hospital and Dementia NI, all that’s left now for the duo, is to fine -tune their performance.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.

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