PICTURE: Tipperary people help local charity by hillwalking

Picture shows: Chrissie O’Meara (87) from Bohernamona Road, Thurles and Josie Maher (81) from Kilrush, Thurles with Tom Cummins and John G O’Dwyer on the summit of Torc Mountain, Co Kerry. Both ladies completed the climb as part of the Kerry Charity Challenge 2022 to raise funds for the Suirhaven, cancer support service, Thurles.

ABOUT THE EVENT

An event which, since 1997, has raised almost €250,000 for charity is going ahead for the 50th time this year.

The Kerry Charity Challenge takes place on October 13/14/15 and will be based in the four-star, Castlerosse Hotel, Killarney, Co Kerry.

To celebrate this anniversary, there will have a slide show on the Friday night of arrival by Carmel Needham featuring the history and highlights of this event through the years.

For Saturday, there is a series of walks led by experienced leaders from Mid-Tipp Hillwalkers. Walks on offer include an ascent ascend Carrauntoohil, Ireland’s highest peak; a circuit above the Gap of Dunloe; an ascent of renowned Mangerton Mountain, a hike along a section of the Kerry Way and an easy nature ramble In Killarney National Park.

On Sunday, there will be a forest ramble on offer before participants return home.

Since there are walks to suit all fitness levels, the Kerry Charity Challenge is open to all comers.

The contribution of €225 for the weekend includes weekend accommodation with breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and dinner followed by entertainment on Saturday evening. A deposit of €100, payable before September 1, secures a place in the hotel.

For further information on what promised to be another very memorable weekend, please contact the members of the organising committee listed below.

Brid Ryan Bourke (086 8071753), Tina Bourke (086 3565134) or Brid Hurley, (087 6360585).Alternatively, email [email protected].