Barretstown: Dublin Mountains Challenge

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Sean Walsh Park, Sunday 26th May

The Barretstown Dublin Mountains Challenge is back and IT'S ON!
Join us on Sunday May 26th, 2024

You and your friends will have the opportunity to, once again, hike along the beautiful south Dublin foothills, and help raise vital funds for Barretstown!

This year, we are delighted to return with our 10th DMC sponsored hike event, and its going to be our best yet!

On Sunday 26th May 2024 we will return with with our exclusive hiking event, along the beautiful Dublin Mountains Way, with either 24km & 42km options available for participants. We would love YOU to join us on the day, to help raise vital funds for seriously ill children and to have a lot of fun along the way!

The Dublin Mountains Challenge is an annual sponsored hike in aid of Barretstown. The route follows the picturesque and way-marked Dublin Mountains Way, starting in Sean Walsh Park in Tallaght. You have a choice or 2 distances, 24km to Three Rock / Ticknock Forest or 42km, finishing at Bradys Pub in Shankill! We will provide bus transfers from both finish points, back to the start line in Tallaght and the carpark at Tallaght Stadium.

It's going to be an incredible day together, so be sure to grab your spot before they all go!


Date:
Sunday 26th May
Time:
8.00am
Price:
€55 - €80
Address:
Sean Walsh Memorial Park, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland

Google Map of Sean Walsh Memorial Park, Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland

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