Joyce Country Challenge 2008

The 2008 Joyce Country challenge was blessed with fine weather for its second year, last Saturday 19th of July. While the day started off cloudy, it soon gave way to warm sunshine, of which the boys and girls took full advantage and changed to shorts and sun block!
First to finish was local lad David Joyce, who was also last years first finisher.

The A-Walk or led walk proved a big hit as the walkers enjoyed both the weather and the scenery, with no care whatsoever to navigation or other distractions!

The Ramble around Lough Na Foohey exploited the conditions fully, as the leisurely walk started and finished in bright sunshine. The stop at Ail Dubh for tea had a garden party atmosphere where the consumption of fresh confectionary undid any health benefits of the ramble itself.

Finally the charity, Make a Wish Foundation were very pleased with the sizable donation from the days events.