It’s Time For Trip To Tipp 2017

The annual ‘Trip to Tipp’ in aid of the ‘National Council for the Blind of Ireland’ takes place on Sunday the 1st October. The highly popular event, now in it’s 22nd year, is bound to attract much interest given it is open to cyclists, walkers or runners. Thurles Sarsfields GAA Club is the assembly point […]

Kerry Charity Challenge

Photograph shows Catherine Dwan, Holycross at the head of almost 30 climbers who ascended Carrauntoohil for their  first time on the recent  Kerry Charity Challenge in aid of  visually impaired people. The climb was led by Winnie Flynn, John G O’Dwyer and Tom Lysaght. There was also excellent walking in great weather conditions on Hungry […]

Galtee Mór Charity Challenge – Sunday 26 September 2010

·         Do you enjoy walking in the beautiful unspoiled countryside about the Galtees?    ·         Would you like to add a greater sense of achievement to the expedition by assisting a worthwhile charity?   The 3rd Annual Galtee Mór Charity Challenge which raises much needed funds for the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, takes […]

'Blazing Bikers' Celtic Tour 2010 Charity Run

Billy and Katriona Shanahan and their intrepid team of “Blazing Bikers” Motorbike Charity Run enthusiasts are taking on a new, novel and innovative May Bank Holiday 2010 Charity Road Run. The eagerly awaited announcement sees a team of men, women, bikers and pillions including a few visually impaired head across the channel to Wales for […]