The Annual Bear Run is taking place across the north-west all weekend to much fanfare. The cavalcade started its journey on Saturday morning in Derry and made its way through Killybegs then Dungloe before parking up in Letterkenny for the night. It went onto Inishowen to Redcastle and will return to Letterkenny’s Port Road on Sunday evening. Michael and Lisa Gallagher from Ramelton with their son Michael and family pooch (NW Newspix) Some 48 super cars and American Muscle cars are part, with their appearance in Derry coinciding with the city’s Jazz Festival. Thanks to organiser Keith ‘Bear’ Gamble from Lifford, proceeds will go to Bumbleance and event organisers have also promised to make a donation to First Housing Aid and Support Services. Bumbleance is the Children’s Ambulance Service of Ireland. They provide safe and comfortable transportation for Ireland’s youngest patients as they travel between their homes and hospitals, hospices, treatment centres, and respite centres nationwide.

placeholder image — The Annual Bear Run is taking place across the north-west all weekend to much fanfare. The cavalcade started its journey on Saturday morning in Derry and made its way through Killybegs then Dungloe before parking up in Letterkenny for the night. It went onto Inishowen to Redcastle and will return to Letterkenny’s Port Road on Sunday evening. Michael and Lisa Gallagher from Ramelton with their son Michael and family pooch (NW Newspix) Some 48 super cars and American Muscle cars are part, with their appearance in Derry coinciding with the city’s Jazz Festival. Thanks to organiser Keith ‘Bear’ Gamble from Lifford, proceeds will go to Bumbleance and event organisers have also promised to make a donation to First Housing Aid and Support Services. Bumbleance is the Children’s Ambulance Service of Ireland. They provide safe and comfortable transportation for Ireland’s youngest patients as they travel between their homes and hospitals, hospices, treatment centres, and respite centres nationwide.

Gallery: The Bear Run brings atmosphere and colour to the north-west

By Alan Foley

Managing Editor, Donegal, Letterkenny

Published 30th Apr 2023, 13:33 GMT

Thanks to organiser Keith ‘Bear’ Gamble from Lifford, proceeds will go to Bumbleance and event organisers have also promised to make a donation to First Housing Aid and Support Services

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Honorary Garda Jack Donaghey and mum Denise pictured with Bear Gamble and Fran Closgrove at the start of the Bear Run in the Clanree Hotel

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Lisa Gallagher from Ramelton keeping her pet pooch warm during a visit to view the Supercars on the Bear Run

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Honorary Garda Amira O'Toole pictured Fran Cosgrove and Bear Gamble at the start of the Bear Run

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Honorary Garda Jack Donaghey and Amira O'Toole picrtured with their mums Denise and Caroline. Also in photo is Victoria Haranczyk at the start of the Bear Run

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Gallery: The Bear Run brings atmosphere and colour to the north-west

Thanks to organiser Keith ‘Bear’ Gamble from Lifford, proceeds will go to Bumbleance and event organisers have also promised to make a donation to First Housing Aid and Support Services

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