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Jun
13
2008

Focus Ireland Four Peak’s Challenge

Written by aislingc

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Here’s some more of Valerie O’ Sullivan’s beautfiul outdoor photographs taken during the Focus Ireland Four Peaks Challenge, which aims to raise over €400,000 to combat homelessness. 500 climbers tackled the highest peak in each province last weekend.


Focus Ireland Competitors, Carol O’Brien, Karen Murphy, Lorraine Dunne, Marie Dunne, Tipperary, Climb Corrán Tuathail, McGillycuddy Reeks, County Kerry.


Focus Ireland Competitor, Alan Murphy, Listowel, County Kerry.


Focus Ireland colleagues, Neil Forsyth and Niall Keane,with their team ‘Social Climbers, Karen Doyle, Arlane McHugh, Claire Williams.

The Four Peaks Challenge invites teams of between 3 and 5 walkers plus a minimum of two drivers per vehicle to climb the highest mountain in each of the four provinces over one weekend and raise a minimum of €4,500 in sponsorship to help people who are homeless. The next challenge is taking place from September 12th-14th

During the challenge you and your team will discover the breathtaking scenery throughout four of Ireland’s highest peaks: Carrauntoohil (Kerry),Mweelrea (Mayo),Slieve Donard (Down) and Lugnaquilla (Wicklow). The event is kindly supported by 100-102 Today fm.

Gorgeous photos Valerie and a great cause!

-Aisling-

Qoute from Focus Ireland, photos by Valerie O’ Sullivan.

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