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Irish priest copies Father Ted moment for fundraiser

Fr John Kenny from County Mayo and based in the Tuam archdiocese has recruited a number of people for the sketch which is promoting a "Peddle Paddle Pilgrimage" next Saturday.

The scene comically shows hostility Fr John faces ahead from a member of his local community, ahead of the challenge which begins in Westport.

It will see him cycle to Croagh Patrick (nicknamed Reek), a mountain which Fr John will then climb before joining a Mass service at the summit.

Fr John is fundraising for Pieta House and the event finishes with participants being able to paddle in nearby Clew Bay.

According to the Belfast Telegraph, Fr John has a reputation as a prolific fundraiser and has helped raise tens of thousands of euros for charity.

Pieta House says it has helped more than 20,000 people over the last ten years who have experienced "suicidal distress" or self-harm.

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