Andrea Judge-Guy, Grace McLaughlin, Nuala Glynn, Jane Reilly, her daughter Anna Reilly and Penny Nicholson are taking part in the mammoth challenge in June. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Portadown native Andrea, aged 47, said: “We leave for Dover on June 10 and our swim window is June 11-20.
” Advertisement Advertisement The team, called Misneach which is the Irish word for courage, plan to raise funds for The National Society For Phenylketonuria (NSPKU) as one of their members has this rare metabolic condition. Penny, who is 20 and studying at Stranmillis to be a primary school teacher, was diagnosed by a heel-prick at birth with this condition which means she cannot metabolise phenylalanine, an amino acid found in protein foods. If these protein levels build up they can be toxic to the brain.
Andrea said the friends, who regularly swim together and compete in other events, decided to take on the notorious 21 mile stretch of the English Channel between England and France and help raise funds for the charity to which you can donate here . Also taking part is vet Jane Reilly (56) and her 19-year-old daughter Anna who is a graphic designer. Teacher Grace McLaughlin is also taking part as is courier Nuala Glynn, aged 55.
They all hail from various parts of NI including Bangor, Groomsport, Ballyholme and Newtonards. Advertisement Advertisement “We all came together through .
