34-year-old Irishman Eamon Keaveney has earned a place in the Guinness World Records after walking 6,805.83 kilometers barefoot from Istanbul to his hometown of Claremorris. Crossing 10 countries, he completed the grueling journey over the course of 369 days. His route spanned Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Austria, Germany, France, England, Wales, and ultimately Ireland.

Reflecting on the trek, Keaveney noted severe physical challenges, including extreme terrain injuries, summer heat, and freezing winter weather that periodically halted his progress. However, he highlighted the overwhelming hospitality of locals along the way, who frequently offered him shelter, meals, and guidance.

Keaveney previously set a world record in 2016 by walking 2,080 kilometers barefoot across Ireland. He also holds a world record for the fastest crossing of Ireland on a unicycle.