Tag: Kayaking

Fundraiser for the BUMBLEance

Bumblelance

Fundraiser for the BUMBLEance – your support will be greatly appreciated

The aim is to travel the entire 105 miles of the River Blackwater from the Source to the Sea. The team of five undertaking the journey includes David O Keeffe, John Murt, Daniel Hickey, Danny Dillane and Denis Rahilly. The six day trip will begin, weather permitting on Monday the 23rd of March and finish at the Quays in Youghal at midday Saturday the 28th. The journey will commence with a six mile walk from the source at Muinganine to Ballydesmond Village and from here the kayaks will be used to paddle to Knocknagree. The canadian canoe will be waiting here loaded with supplies and the necessary camping and cooking equipment for the rest of the excursion. The next five days will be spent journeying the river through Kerry, Cork and Waterford with various stops along the way. It is all being done to raise awareness and funds for The BUMBLEance – Children’s Ambulance Service.

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MonsterMac Adventure Race

 

Join Ireland’s unique adventure race on Saturday 26th April 2014. With a varied mix of challenging on road biking, off road running and a short kayak section, it is set to get the hearts racing on either the 64km MonsterMAC EXPERT category, the somewhat shorter 33km BigMAC SPORT category or the 20km “BabyMAC” event which is achievable by anyone looking for their first ever adventure challenge.

 

More information about the event soon, in the meantime it is time to start training!  🙂

 

 

 

John Tarrant’s Coverage of Monster MAC at Millstreet Country Park

Brian Murphy wins Monster MAC MILLSTREET’S Brian Murphy delivered a compelling performance to land the overall prize in the Monster MAC adventure race hosted in Millstreet Country Park on Saturday. Conditions were tough over the Boggeragh circuit as the diverse course offered up plenty of challenges for the 250 strong entry drawn from all over the country.. A steep off road 8km run to a high point of 644m above sea level to the peak of Musheramore, followed by a 25km bike trail and engaging in a kayak race in Millstreet Country Park added to a fitting test of surivival before Brian emerged to the fore much to the delight of family and supporters. Participants extended plaudits to the organising committee headed by Marie Griffin from Kilbrin coupled with the favorable weather and the hospitality of Millstreet Country Park added to the outstanding staging.
Brian Murphy wins Monster MAC
MILLSTREET’S Brian Murphy delivered a compelling performance to land the overall prize in the Monster MAC adventure race hosted in Millstreet Country Park on Saturday.
Conditions were tough over the Boggeragh circuit as the diverse course offered up plenty of challenges for the 250 strong entry drawn from all over the country.
A steep off road 8km run to a high point of 644m above sea level to the peak of Musheramore, followed by a 25km bike trail and engaging in a kayak race in Millstreet Country Park added to a fitting test of survival before Brian emerged to the fore much to the delight of family and supporters.
Participants extended plaudits to the organising committee headed by Marie Griffin from Kilbrin coupled with the favourable weather and the hospitality of Millstreet Country Park added to the outstanding staging.  (We thank John Tarrant for this very comprehensive report and wonderful selection of pictures…..S.R.) 

 

047-800 B Murphy 5-800 Monstrer Mac 2-800