The Gus Tobin Galty Marathon

Tyndall MC/Tullow MC

The Gus Tobin Galty Marathon 

The annual Gus Tobin Galty Marathon will take place on Saturday 12th June 2010.

Distance: 26K Cumulative climb: 1400m.

 A fine walk traversing the Galtys from West to  East requiring a good level of fitness and navigational skills.

Register: Register at the Foot Pub from 7.30am to  8.00am. Buses: 1st bus leaves The Foot Pub at 8.00 a.m. 2nd bus leaves The Foot Pub at 8.15 a.m. Entry Fee (including transport to start): €15 (over 18s only)

Route: Com Bán Wood (Start Checkpoint) Temple Hill (Checkpoint) Lyragappul Galtymore (Checkpoint) O’Loughnan’s Castle Greenane (Checkpoint) Spot Height 597 (Checkpoint) The Foot Pub (Final Checkpoint) The final leg  from point 597m to “The Foot” has been altered to make it more amenable and safer to walkers and directions are provided.

All walkers should use the bus transport to the start of the walk to minimise disruption to the local residents near the start where parking facilities are minimal.  Refreshments will as usual be provided at the end. Accommodation is available in Cahir and in the local area.

For further information please contact Seán Costello seancostello021@gmail.com  Ph. 086 1230617

Tyndall MC blog: http://tyndallmountainclub.blogspot.com/

Gus Tobin, RIP, was a long-time member of Tyndall MC in which club he was a frequent office holder. He was very much involved in the organisation of the Galtys Walk over the last 20 years or so and always played a major role on the day. Looking forward to seeing you.

Yours sincerely,

Seán Costello   seancostello021@gmail.com   Ph. 086 1230617