Anyone who has ever thought about doing a skydive does not do so lightly but for Eoin Fenton from Kildorrery, that feat was even more admirable, as the teenager who has muscular dystrophy, leapt from a plane on Saturday to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.

Eoin is a student in CBS Mitchelstown and since he first announced his wish to do the skydive, which took place at the weekend in Offlay at the Irish Parachute Club, the support he has got from his school community, friends, neighbours, relatives and people from across the area has been 'overwhelming'.

"We have been blown away by the support he's received and the support from his friends has been second to none. Many of them came to the skydive on Saturday and those that couldn't were texting him well wishes on the day," his mother Breda told The Avondhu.

Eoin wasn't fazed by the 30 second free fall, followed by two minutes of gliding from the terrifying height of 13,000 feet and the 14-year-old was ecstatic afterwards.

"I finally did it. These last three months were the best of my life (with) all the people donating and giving me support. It was just jaw dropping. I really mean it lads I can't thank ye enough.

"From getting half the Cork team tweeting about me to Gaz from Geordie Shore to Cian Twomey, they made it all the better. I'm still buzzing from the experience," Eoin said, when he took to Facebook after the skydive.

Eoin has had muscular dystrophy since he was born and the disease weakens his muscles. His motivation behind the skydive was to fulfil a lifelong dream of conquering the skydive and also to raise awareness about Muscular Dystrophy Ireland and the good work they do.

Eoin and his family are still counting the proceeds from the fundraiser and they wish to thank everyone who organised an event and all those who sponsored and gave generously to the cause. If anyone still wants to support Eoin's fundraiser, they can do so by contacting the Fenton family in Kildorrery or by calling Breda on 086-1737716.

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