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Gavin O'Callaghan

Eddie Izzard running around Dublin like a mad yolk as part of noble #MakeHumanityGreatAgain fundraiser

Eddie Izzard is running around Dublin like a mad yolk!

The stand-up comedian is in the capital today running a marathon as part of his huge #MakeHumanityGreatAgain fundraiser.

The 58-year-old is running 28 marathons in 28 days in 28 countries and has been chatting away to people around Stephen's Green.

The star posting a video with Aoife who came down to support him on his mad task.

The well-wisher had the chats with him as he made it 16km into the run.

Izzard posted a link to his crowdfund and has so far raised over €100,000.

The money will go to "supporting cultural exchange, learning and understanding and promoting common humanity across Europe and the world".

"This includes Unicef's work with children and child refugees."

If you'd like to help his cause you can do so by clicking here.

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