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THE 51st ANNUAL CHARITY CHALLENGE

April 12/13/14/ 2024

Comber, Co Down

We are delighted to confirm that our Charity Challenge Weekend is going ahead for the 51st time this year – the first Challenge having taken place in April,1997. The weekend will be based in the 4star, La Mon Hotel, Gransha Rd, Comber, Co Down, a venue we previously used very successfully in 2004.

 

For Saturday, we have a programme of fully guided walks to suit all fitness levels as follows:

  • Circuit 7 of the finest peaks in the Mourne Mountains – 7 hours, challenging
  • Ascent of Bearnagh and Meelmore, Mourne Mountains, – 5 hours, moderately challenging   
  • Ascend Slieve Donard (Ulster’s highest peak) – 4.5 hours, moderately challenging
  • Traverse over the summit of Cave Hill – moderate 3.5 hours
  • Enjoy a relaxed nature ramble through Belfast Castle Estate and gardens, 2.5 hours, easy

 

  On Sunday morning, there will be an easy, scenic ramble that will make a lovely outing before the return home.

 

The cost is €225 which includes weekend accommodation with breakfast on Saturday and Sunday and dinner followed by entertainment on Saturday evening.  A deposit of €100, payable before Feb 1, secures your place in the hotel.  There are limited single rooms at an additional supplement of €90 per person.  Please note that your name cannot be added to the rooming list until the deposit has been received.  The balance should be paid in full, 1 month prior to travel as there is no facility for collecting money on the weekend itself.  Bank Details as follows:

Account name:         Brid Hurley, Christina Bourke, Brid Ryan. Carmel Needham

Bank:​​AIB Bank, Liberty Square, Thurles, Co Tipperary

Sort Code:  ​​935301

Account number:   ​33163018

Bic:  ​​AIBKIE2D

IBAN:   ​​IE97AIBK93530133163018

 

Important:  Please clearly identify your name on the bank transfer narrative.  Without this we cannot include you on the hotel rooming list.  Also specify what type of room you require Twin, Double, SingleTriple. Please note; when lodging money, don’t lodge to Mid Tipp Hillwalkers account as the Autumn Challenge is a separate account

 

So, please try to reserve the above dates for a most enjoyable and sociable event that supports worthy charities. For further information, please contact the members of the organising committee listed below.

 

Brid Ryan Bourke (086 8071753)

Tina Bourke (086 3565134)

Brid Hurley, (087 6360585)

autumnspringchallenge@gmail.com

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In March 2023,  the club supported a charity weekend in Ennistymon  Co Clare. The walks consisted of The East Burren Peaks, Black Head and Gleininagh Mountain, Cliffs of Moher Coastal Path and a lovely nature walk in the Burren. Something for everyone, and the Sunday ramble ventured into Dromore Woods on the way home. Charities benefiting from the weekend are , Lyons Club , Thurles and Cashel , Enable Ireland and Down Syndrome Ireland , All worthy charities.

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