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Charity and Commercial Walks 2011
NB Information on walks are updated on an ongoing basis as they are received, otherwise the previous years details are given.
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Táin Walking Festival |
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| 2nd - 4th March 2012 | |
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Traversing the wild and rugged Cooley Mountains both by day and by night - the Táin Festival promises to both enchant and enlighten. |
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Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail Walking Festival 2012 |
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| 23rd - 25th March 2012 | |
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Helping to promote the wonderous Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail and the beautifu Tóchar Valley, there is something for all on this festival weekend. |
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Siú Go Dtí Seasca 2012 |
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| 21st April 2012 | |
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Join with Bóthar and friends on a 60km trek over beautiful countryside and canal banks and help to raise funds for Bóthar's livestock projects in Rwanda. |
| Holey Soles Hillwalking Festival 2012 | |
| 7th - 8th April 2012 | |
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This festival has a selection of walks to even include local biodiversity and archaeology. All the walks start from Manorhamilton in lovely Leitrim and are hosted by the Holey Soles Walking Club. |
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South Sligo Walking Festival 2012 |
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| May Bank Holiday Weekend 2012 | |
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The beautiful Ox Mountains give the perfect frame for both Lough Talt and Lough Easkey as the South Sligo Spring Walking Festival (now in its 12th year) takes place on this Bank Holiday weekend. |
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Inishbofin Walking Festival 2012 |
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| May 2012 | |
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The Inishbofin Walking Festival celebrates the three looped walks on the island. All intriguing walks are led by qualified guides. |
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CARI Walk Turkey 2012 |
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| 19th - 25th May 2012 | |
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Join with CARI on their yearly trek to help child victims of sexual abuse on a wonderful fundraising walk in Turkey. |
| Tinahely Walking Festival 2012 | |
| May 2012 | |
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The now annual festival that follows Fáilte Ireland approved National Looped Walks - Tinahely Walkers Welcome are hosting their second Trail Walking Festival which will encompass a lovely part of the Wicklow Way. |
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Irish Hospice Foundation Howth Walk 2012 |
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| May 2012 | |
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Enjoy a leisurely family walk from Howth Dart Station to the Cliff Summit and help to raise funds for the Irish Hospice Foundation. |
| Croí Camino De Santiago 2012 | |
| 2nd June 2012 | |
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Helping Croí (The West of Ireland Cardiac Foundation) this trek takes the less used Potuguese route and winds northwards from Tui in Portugal through sleepy villages and towns to Santiago De Compostela. |
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The Tain March 2012 |
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| June 2012 | |
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The Louth Economic Forum have planned a 140km walk which will even involve horses to travel from Roscommon to Carlingford over seven days. The route is to help help promote the Tain Epic! |
| Mourne International Walking Festival | |
| June 2012 | |
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With twelve different walks spread over three days the Mourne International Walking Festival promises to attract all levels of walkers to the mighty Mourne Mountains. |
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Dublin Lunar Walk |
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| June 2012 | |
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This years Dublin Lunar Walk will have a more "coastal" approach. In aid of the Diabetes Foundation of Ireland - the 30km walk promises Dublin beneath the stars! |
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Walk The Line |
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| June 2012 | |
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Summer Solstice Walk The Line. Raising funds for the Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue this nightime outing will bring the walker across 32km of mountains from Kilbride back to Marley Park as the sun rises. |
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Irish Cancer Society "Largest Charity Walk" |
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| June 2012 | |
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Hoping to break their own World Record for the largest Charity Walk - This one mile walk is in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. |
| Mourne Wall Challenge | |
| July 2012 | |
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Helping Teen Ireland - this great walk traverses the Mourne Wall in Co. Down. It can be completed in one or two days and takes in fifteen peaks! |
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The Kerry Way Walk |
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| July 2012 | |
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The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk is 3 day 70km which start and finish each day at Kenmare and is in aid of Cork Cancer Research Centre. |
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Rehab "HeadsUp" 5 Peaks Challenge 2012 |
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| August Bank Holiday 2012 | |
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Climbing the highest peaks in England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales - the Rehab "HeadsUp" 5 Peaks Challenge 2012 promises to test many a walker helping to raise funds for HeadsUp courses nationwide. |
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Focus Ireland Highest Peak Challenges |
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| August 2012 | |
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Focus Ireland run three various and popular challenges during both July and August. Inclusive of the highest peaks in Ireland, also included are the highest peaks in the UK. |
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Oxfam Trail Trekker 2012 |
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| 1St - 2nd September 2012 | |
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Be part of something amazing this September! TRAILTREKKER challenges your team of four with two events - a 50km cross-border route through beautiful Irish terrain or the ultimate challenge of a 100km. Your team will start the route together, walking through each checkpoint together and finish together, trekking through the Mourne Mountains and Cooley Peninsula from Donard down to Carlingford! |
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Lough Derg Pilgrim Walk 2011 |
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| September 2011 | |
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As part of the National Lough Derg Pilgrim Walk this days outing follows the ancient path around the shoreline of Lough Derg in Pettigo, Co. Donegal. |
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Millstreet Autumn Hillwalking Festival 2011 |
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| 24th September 2011 | |
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The Autumn outing of this popular festival takes place this September with a choice of three different routes in the lovely county of Cork. |
| Carlow Autumn Festival 2012 | |
| October 2012 | |
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Including a combination of "A,B and C" walks on both days, there truely is something for all on this Walking Festival. Distances vary from 7km (taking an hour or two) to 20km (taking up to 8 hours) and include river walks, forest parks and mountain treks. |
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NCHT Trek Peru 2012 |
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| October 2012 | |
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Join with The National Children's Hospital Tallaght in October 2012 for the trip of a lifetime to Peru. This challenging trek begins in the fascintaing city of Cusco and leads to the mysterious Machu Picchu Ruins. |
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East Clare Walking Festival 2012 |
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| 5th - 7th October 2012 | |
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This festival is a two day event which centres around the Clare Way which includes magnificent scenery of Lough Derg and Lough Graney. |
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Connemara 4 Seasons Festival 2011 |
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| October 2012 | |
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The October Connemara Four Seasons Walking Festival includes guided walking on Inisbofin and Diamond Hill, giving an insight to this wonderous and enchanting area. |
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Omagh Walking Festival 2011 |
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| October 2012 | |
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The Sperrin Mountains provide the beautiful backdrop for this walking festival as hosted by Omagh District Council. Families and Challenge Walkers alike are catered for in this glorious part of Northern Ireland. |
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Upperchurch Walking Weekend 2011 |
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| November 2012 | |
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This walking weekend takes place in Upperchurch in Co. Tipperary and has walks for all, from families to the more experienced Hillwalker. |
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December Omagh Walking Festival |
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| December 2012 | |
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As part of The Omagh Walking Festival the Sperrin Mountains again play host to wonderous walking for all strengths and abilities. |
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Connemara Four Seasons |
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| December 2012 | |
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The Winter instalment of this Festival takes place just after Christmas with lovely walks on Errisbeg Mountain and Omey Island. |
| The Northern Walking Partnership | |
| Throughout 2012 | |
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The Northern Walking Partnership
The Northern Walking Partnership is a community group recognised as a charity (Ref XT6661) who wish to encourage community participation in walking as a healthy and social recreation and to develop walks along with other organisations private or public, and individuals interested in walking. |
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................PREVIOUS CHARITY WALKS OF INTEREST.............. |
| Western Cape Challenge South Africa 2011 | |
| November 2011 | |
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Suitable for all fitness levels this Challenge in aid of Rehab Services includes different treks throughout the magnificent Western Cape of South Africa. |
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Trek Nepal 2011 |
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| November 2011 | |
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Join in the adventure of a Trek Nepal through the foothills of the Himalayas in aid of Temple Street Children's University Hospital. |
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Hope Himalayan Walk 2011 |
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| October 2011 | |
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The Hope Himalayan Walk will see participants enjoy a breathtaking trek through the Himalayan foothills of Northern India and also visit some of Hope's ongoing projects in Kolkatata. |
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Laois Domestic Abuse Service Sponsored Walk |
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| October 2011 | |
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Taking place in the Beautiful Slieve Bloom Mountains, all walkers are welcome on this day out which has a choice of two options. |
| Mount Kenya Solio Challenge 2011 | |
| October 2011 | |
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A truely captivating experience awaits as Moving Mountains invites walkers on their Mount Kenya Solio Challenge. The trip includes a rare glimpse of the true Kenya as you get to see the Charity's work "on the ground" and of course snow capped Mount Kenya in the Mount Kenya National Park. |
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Mournes Hack |
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| September 2011 | |
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Take to the Mourne Mountains with a twenty mile trek across some of Northern Ireland's most beautiful scenery to help raise funds for the NSPCC. |
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The Tochair Walk 2011 |
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| August 2011 | |
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This is a great oppurtinity to join in one of four different walks which will all culminate in the ascent of the Holy Mountain of Croagh Patrick. The sponsored walk will help raise valued funds for the Share A Dream Foundation. |
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Tantra Mountains Challenge 2011 |
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| August 2011 | |
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Whilst helping Respite and Rehabilitation - Our Ladies Hospice invites walkers to the majestic Tantra Mountains in Poland this August. |
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Walk From A to B |
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| August 2011 | |
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This walk follows the historic route from Allihies in West Cork to Bunmahon in Waterford that was taken by walkers during the Famine in their search for work. It is now a unique unification of two communities remembering their copper-mining heritage. |
| Step It Out For CASA | |
| August 2011 | |
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Helping to raise funds for CASA who offer respite care to people with disabilities. A fantastic itenerary following the Camino De Santiago awaits the walker. Spanning eight days in August a truely inspiring trip is sure to enchant. |
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Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival 2011 |
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| June 2011 | |
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The Glen of Aherlow Walking Festival takes place over the June Bank Holiday Weekend and has a plentiful and varied choice of walks as well as nightly entertainment. With all this and more, it is easy to see how a warm Tipperary welcome awaits. |
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Kenmare Walking Weekend 2011 |
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| June 2011 | |
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The Kenmare Walking Festival which has been revived this year and is being helped by the Kenmare Walking Club will have walks to cater for all levels and also for families and young children. |
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IHCPT Big Walk 2011 |
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| June 2011 | |
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The IHCPT have extended an invitation to join in their Big Walk on any given part from Longford to Lourdes to help support The Irish ilgrimage Trust. |
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AWARE Walk The Camino 2011 |
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| June 2011 | |
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Walking the last 112km of the beautiful Camino De Compostela in Northern Spain this walk which takes part over eight days will help Aware to raise valued funds to help those experience depression. |
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Tick Talk Wickathon 2011 |
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| May 2011 | |
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To help raise awareness of Lymes Disease - Tick Talk Ireland has planned a traverse from Britas Bay to Arklow and to include a Talk and a jolly good night out! |
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Cuan Mhuire Fundraiser 2011 |
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| May 2011 | |
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This walk follows the "Old Kenmare Road" as it makes it's way gently from Kenmare to Killarney whilst raising much needed funds for the Cuan Mhuire charity. |
| Walk for Irish Autism Action | |
| April 2011 | |
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Helping to raise funds for Irish Autism Action - this is an 18km walk which follows a beautiful stretch of the Wiclow Way from Crone to Roundwood. |
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CRC Argentina 2011 |
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| March 2011 | |
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Discover Argentina and the gateway to the Andes over twelve days and for a great cause - all in the shadow of Mnt. Aconcagua. |
| CAMINO de SANTIAGO | |
| September 2010 | |
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The famous Camino de Santiago Trek is being undertaken by Ability West (Eirim An Iarthair) which provides services and various supports to people with intellectual disabillities. |
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Walk In The Alps |
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| September 2010 | |
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The Share A Dream Foundation have organised a four day trip hiking trough some of Austria's most beautiful villages. |
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BINEVENAGH HACK |
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| September 2010 | |
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The Binevenagh Challenge Hack is a 23mile walk that takes place in the beautiful North Coast of Northern Ireand. It is a sponsored walk that helps to fund the projects and services of the NSPCC. |
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Discover Italy |
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| September 2010 | |
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Discover Italy with Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Following along the southern alpine lakes of Italy - there is both a Hillwalking and Cycling option. |
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MS Ireland Italian Lakes |
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| September 2010 | |
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In aid of MS Ireland - this walk is to include Lake Como and many of the Great Lakes in Italy. |
| SHINE NEPAL CHALLENGE | |
| May 2010 | |
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In support of Shine who help to support people with mental health issues, this will be a ten day journey through the villages of Nepal so as to include a unique insight into the cultural diversity of a fascinating country. |
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The Camino For Cappagh |
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| September 2010 | |
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Helping to raise funds for Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital - this will be a six day trip on the famous Camino from Ronceesvalles to Estella. |
| MOUNTAIN RESCUE FUNDRAISING WALK |
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| LAST HELD July 2008 | |
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The Wayfarers are organising a series of walks in aid of the Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team and the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team. There will be a choice of 3 walks on the day, a short walk of approximately 20k and 6.5 hours duration, a medium walk of 21k and 7 hours duration and a long walk of 30k and approximately 9 hours duration. |
| MANY SUMMITS | |
| LAST HELD July 2007 | |
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Arthritis Ireland helped organized 50 teams to simultaneously climb 50 peaks on Saturday July 14th 2007 to fly the flag in aid of the 5000 children in Ireland affected by juvenile arthritis. A number of peaks nationwide were selected from which to choose. |
| COAST TO COAST 2008 | |
| LAST HELD September 2008 | |
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A challenging event over 10 days in which the walker follows the Royal Canal from the East to the West Coast of Ireland in the proud tradition of the "Four Flannerys" |
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