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Laois man surpasses halfway point in 100 mile target to raise funds for charity dear to his heart

Laois man Tim Oxley has taken on the challenge of reaching 100 miles in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation and in memory of his beloved wife Ann. Since starting his trek in mid September, Tim has now reached 58 miles so far and is asking for ...

21 Oct 2024 at 20:33

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Watch: Former RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird reveals cloned voice

Retired RTÉ journalist Charlie Bird is to have his voice cloned in the coming days, which will allow him to communicate despite his voice deteriorating due to Motor Neurone Disease (MND). He confirmed in a social media post that "my voice is ...

31 Jan 2022 at 14:33

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Fears of violence on Ireland's Holy Mountain branded ‘hysteria’ ahead of charity climb

THE co-director of a Traveller advocacy group has said there is ‘no intelligence or evidence’ to suggest that violence will occur at Croagh Patrick this Saturday. A policing plan has being put in place at the mountain this weekend amid ...

21 Jul 2023 at 21:33

Kildare Live

Kildare parents to hike Croagh Patrick mountain in memory of their late daughter

Two parents are set to hike Croagh Patrick mountain in memory of their late daughter. Philip and Louise Halton, who are from Naas, have set up a GoFundMe page to raise funds jointly for both the Children's Health Foundation in Ireland ...

20 Aug 2024 at 17:33

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Archbishop Eamon Martin to join annual pilgrimage up Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday 2023

Archbishop Eamon Martin will join with thousands of pilgrims of all ages in the annual pilgrimage to the summit of Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s holy mountain, for Reek Sunday 2023. The Pilgrimage will take place on July 30, 2023. Father ...

01 Jul 2023 at 11:33

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Mission accomplished for Kilkenny climbers

It was mission accomplished for the members of Erin's Own GAA club as they completed their Croagh Patrick climb on Saturday. The climb was a big success with all walkers descending from Croagh Patrick safe and sound on Saturday. ...

21 Feb 2024 at 16:33

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Ceol na gCruach to celebrate and preserve age-old traditions

How can such a relatively small corner of the county fit so much fantastic stuff? Na Cruacha or Croaghs is an area almost isolated from the rest of the county situated as it is ag bun na gCruach Gorm or the foothills of the ...

04 May 2023 at 11:33

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Pictures: Leitrim's Ricki Wynne breaks world record

Drumshanbo man Ricki Wynne undertook a unique challenge on Saturday, June 11, breaking a world record while he was at it. Ricki ran up and down Ireland's holy mountain, Croagh Patrick, for 24 hours straight, which took him ...

13 Jun 2022 at 16:33

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Fears of violence on Croagh Patrick branded ‘hysteria’ ahead of charity climb

21 Jul 2023 at 16:33

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Kildare man to climb Croagh Patrick in a wheelchair as part of charity venture

A Kildare native is taking on the challenge of a lifetime by climbing Croagh Patrick in a wheelchair to raise funds for both the National Rehabilitation Hospital for Adults and Children (NRH) and Spinal Injuries ...

09 May 2022 at 12:33

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Negotiating a mountain with a song at the end of Condy’s Walk

Exploring the inspirational Blue Stack-Na Cruacha Gorma, mountains have really become something more than a bucket list challenge. It is fast becoming a doorway to finding out more about your native county, and ...

08 Sept 2022 at 20:33

Drumlish/Ballinamuck

Longford shows support and Croagh Patrick awaits 75-year-old Killoe man

“I'll tell you what I was going to do…” begins 75 year old Joseph ‘Papa Joe’ Leonard. “I was going to do a parachute jump, but my doctor refused. No way, he said. “He was worried I’d finish up paralysed ...

09 Oct 2025 at 10:33

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