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We are taking on the 4 Peaks Challenge by climbing the highest peak in each province of Ireland. All in aid of the Bone Marrow for Leukemia Trust on June 17th!
Totaling just under 24,000 feet of hiking and over 900 km of driving, our adventure starts with Carrountoohill in Kerry, heading up to Mweelrea in Mayo, onto Slieve Donard in County Down, and then finally Lugnaquilla in Wicklow.
Why Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust C.L.G.?
We've chosen to fundraise for Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust C.L.G. This amazing charity provides invaluable support to people receiving treatment for leukemia and those who need a stem cell transplant.
Chris' Dad Richie had a bone marrow transplant in December 2021. BMLT were an incredible support with this arduous journey and were instrumental in facilitating Richie meeting his first grandchild while undergoing treatment.
We hope to raise money so that BMLT can continue doing incredible work to support patients and their families. I hope you can help us by donating whatever you can. Simply click the Donate button. All donations are processed securely.
Our Team
Three climbers. One novice. One driver.
Pictured with his dad Richie who underwent a successful bone marrow transplant in December 2021.
And his mammy. Joe gets the nickname The Mule because he loves the hardship.
He has no idea what's ahead.
Like Ryan Gosling in Drive, but with plenty of snacks.
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The Climb
Totaling just under 12,000 feet of hiking and over 900 km of driving, our adventure starts with Carrountoohill in Kerry, heading up to Mweelrea in Mayo, onto Slieve Donard in County Down, and then finally Lugnaquilla in Wicklow.
08:00
Carrauntoohill
08:00
Carrauntoohil or Carrauntoohill is the highest mountain in Ireland at 1,038.6 metres (3,407 feet 6 inches). It is on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, close to the centre of Ireland's highest mountain range, MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
Aiming to be back down the mountain for 12:30 in time for a 4+ hour drive from Kerry to Mayo.
Carrauntoohill kindly sponsored by
17:00
Mweelrea
We're aiming for a 5pm start with a 3 hour climb.
Mweelrea is situated near the apex of a "horseshoe-shaped" massif that includes the peaks of Ben Lugmore and Ben Bury, and which is located between Killary Harbour and Doo Lough, in Mayo, Ireland.
Seán to welcome us back at the car for roughly 8pm and we head for Ulster!
Mweelrea kindly sponsored by
01:00
Donard
With two climbs down and a cross coutry drive from Mayo to Down, we put out head-torches on and start climbing sometime around 1am.
Slieve Donard is the highest mountain in Northern Ireland and the wider province of Ulster with a height of 850 metres (2,790 ft). The highest of the Mourne Mountains, it is near the town of Newcastle on the eastern coast of County Down, overlooking the Irish Sea. It is also the highest mountain in the northern half of Ireland, and 7th highest on the island.
A four hour climb, should see us down for sunrise and we leave for the last leg in Wicklow.
Donard kindly sponsored by
07:30
Lugnaquilla
The last leg at Lugnaquilla. We're aiming for a 7:30 start here.
Lugnaquilla, at 925 metres, is the 4th–highest peak in Ireland and the highest Irish mountain outside of Kerry. Lugnaquilla is the highest point in Wicklow, and in the province of Leinster.
With the help from some family and friends, we're hoping to be done and dusted and heading for Bob's at 12 noon.
Lugnaquilla kindly sponsored by
In Under 30 Hours
Why? We're doing this for Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust C.L.G.This amazing charity provides invaluable support to people receiving treatment for leukemia and those who need a stem cell transplant. Chris' Dad Richie had a bone marrow transplant in December 2021. BMLT were an incredible support with this arduous journey and were instrumental in facilitating Richie meeting his first grandchild while undergoing treatment.
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