On Sunday, 5th May 2024, a hardy group of barristers will be lacing up their running shoes to participate in the annual Belfast City Marathon in support of the Bar’s charity partner Brain Injury Matters (NI). This is a local charity which supports, promotes and advocates on behalf of children, young people and adults affected by brain injury. We have 5 relay teams entered and one member, Suzanne Simpson KC, who plans to take on the entire 26.2-mile route. The Tim Ferriss QC Memorial Cup will be awarded to the team/individual who fundraises the most money for this very worthy cause so please indicate who you are supporting when you are making your donation. The relay teams are as follows:

Team 1

Jenny Cunningham

Sophie Briggs

Wes McGrady

Ben Lowry

Brian Derby

Team 2

Mark Conlon

Alana Harty

Joe Aiken KC

Joe Kennedy

Team 3 - Public Law Bar

Stuart McTaggart

Emma McIlveen

Robert McTernaghan

Andrew Beech

Tim Jebb

Team 4 - Criminal Bar

Eugene Grant KC

Amy Kerr

David McNeill

Ciara Ennis

Michael Halleron

Team 5 -Family Law Bar

Kathy Downey

Nick Lennon

Katherine Sharpe

Stephen Gilmore

Peter McGuinness

Find out more about the charity’s vital work here https://braininjurymatters.org.uk/our-purpose