TV3 celebrity Sinead Desmond, and The Voice television talent show winner Keith Hanley, threw caution to the wind in Limerick on Saturday, as they jumped from a crane for charity.
They jumped 160 feet with only a bungee chord attached to their feet as they helped raise funds for Crumlin Children’s Hospital.
Coming back down to earth, Sinead, of Ireland AM, said: “I enjoyed it. It was a great buzz.”
Keith added: “It was fair windy up there, but once we got over it, it was great.”
The event, organised by Galbally Rugby Club in Limerick, was held in memory of Donal Walsh, who was recognised nationally as he campaigned against teenage suicide while battling cancer. The 16-year old passed away last month in his native Kerry last month.
Speaking prior to his jump, Voice star Keith Hanley said he was “nervous”. The Charleville native added: “A lot of my family are from the area and Galbally is only over the road. When the organisers approached me, I was delighted to help out.”
Pop star Keith, who is planning on releasing his first single in a few weeks time has always held charity organisation close to his heart.
“I work in St Joseph’s Foundation looking after people with special needs. It’s a school based in Charleville. I’ve said to my record label they have to give me at least one or two days off every week to go back down there. The centre keeps me grounded.”
He will also be releasing his debut album in early September.
