Since setting out from the Shetland Islands on 1 January 2026, Jonathan has been walking around 4,200km through Britain and Ireland to raise awareness and funds for four mental health charities.
In this second chapter of The Ireland Podcast's ongoing record of his journey, Fender Jackson catches up with Jonathan in Dublin.
We join him as he meets the Lord Mayor of Dublin, walk with him through the city to Aware's headquarters, hear about the physical and mental challenges of the journey, and join an Aware gathering marking this extraordinary undertaking.
Jonathan is now heading towards Galway for the final stage of the walk.
Sunday 18 October 2026 - Galway
Join Jonathan for the final steps into Galway.
Monday 19 October - Special Event
The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway
An evening with Jonathan Kemp - stories, reflections and what comes next.
Jonathan is raising awareness and funds for SAMH, Mind, AWARE NI and Aware Ireland.
Support Jonathan:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/Jonathansupporting4mentalhealthcharities
Aware is the national organisation providing support, therapy, education and information to those affected by depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety. For more information, visit Aware or call the Aware Support Line on 1800 80 48 48.
AWARE-NI is the depression charity for Northern Ireland. Tel: 028 9035 7820 Email: info@aware-ni.org
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