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Wicklow man hitchhiking to Australia in aid of suicide prevention charities

An Irishman is hitchhiking to Australia in aid of suicide prevention charities to show "even when odds are against you, you can find a way".

Andy Howard set off on the epic trek around the world with no money, the clothes on his back and a rucksack earlier this month.

The 28-year-old, who lost close pal Louis Caplis to suicide in 2018, only began planning his adventure in November – before it began on January 14.

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