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Title: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Mourneman on March 13, 2012
Anybody want to join me on a hike up Ireland's highest peak?On Saturday 28 th April i will be hiking up Carrauntoohil which stands at 1,038 metres (3,406 ft) to help raise funds for Habitat for Humanity,a charity building house's throughout the world.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7206/6978972059_05342bc991_b.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/75601656@N07/6978972059/)
Ireland - Carrauntoohil (http://www.flickr.com/photos/75601656@N07/6978972059/) by paul surginor (http://www.flickr.com/people/75601656@N07/), on Flickr

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images-29 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/75601656@N07/6832846220/) by paul surginor (http://www.flickr.com/people/75601656@N07/), on Flickr

More details about this walk will be coming out later this week ;D
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Rusty Madra on March 13, 2012
I'm definately in work permitting .... last one to the top's a sissy!  :)
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Oisín on March 13, 2012
Depending on how fast my knee heals over, this is something I'd like to do. I suppose I'm one of those "I'll see closer to the time." type. :)
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Kayakgirl on March 13, 2012
I'm in Donegal that weekend.. Ah well enjoy!
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Ed on March 13, 2012
I'm definately in work permitting .... last one to the top's a sissy!  :)

I'm in - work permitting also :-)

I'll pack my blouse then just in case
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Mourneman on March 18, 2012
ok guys,can anybody who's thinking about doing this walk with me please let me know ASAP.We'll be most likely arranging a mini bus to take us down on friday the 27th April.THe route itself will be the (CAHER,HYDRO) route returning the same way,with some more experienced walkers continuing the Horse shoe loop,for which i've arranged kerry climbing to guide.Anyone interested in this walk leave their names below.
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Bic on March 18, 2012
John .....sent you a message....
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Craigy123 on March 18, 2012
I'm in. me me me pick me. lol
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Eamonn on March 18, 2012
i'm up for this :)
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Mourneman on March 18, 2012
Cheers Big E,can you PM ,me your address so i can forward all the details to you,thanks for the support,ps did you meet Rusty in Mullan's bar last night,he's my cousin ;D
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Eamonn on March 19, 2012
yeah... that was a messy one.
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Mourneman on March 22, 2012
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jpeg poster (http://www.flickr.com/photos/78041970@N04/7006647801/) by cue13 (http://www.flickr.com/people/78041970@N04/), on Flickr
Ok guys ,anybody from Ni-wild joining me on the Macgillycuddy reeks trip,all the details should be posted to you's on mondays,anybody still wanting to join in please contact me,i'am sorting out transport, accommodation & a local guide
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Mourneman on March 22, 2012
Just arranged for Piaras Kelly from http://www.kerryclimbing.ie/enquire.html for guiding all our walkers up Carrauntoohil.keeping it safe folks
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Mourneman on March 23, 2012
so anybody going on our trip it's off to the famous Kate Kearney's on the Saturday night,for some black beer & some jigs


       http://www.katekearneyscottage.com/irishnights.html
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Mourneman on March 28, 2012
Still a few places available for anybody wanting to join me in the Macgillycuddy reeks,everyone welcome,i've arranged for (Kerry climbing) to guide our walk,via the Cahir,Hyro route,for further details please contact me
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Eamonn on March 29, 2012
Hey john what time are we leaving on the Friday? I finish work at 1300 on fridays. ???
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Mourneman on March 29, 2012
About 5 or 6 pm  :)
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Craigy123 on April 03, 2012
Must get the deposit to u soon.
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Mourneman on April 03, 2012
Still places available if anyones interested,many thanks to those who have secured their place on the trip,received this email from the Northern Ireland office for Habitat for Humanity:
 
 Hey John,
 
Joanne Briggs has passed your email on to me, and I just wanted to thank you for updating us on your event. We have fundraising events happening all the time, but this is a particularly exciting one and we wanted to wish you every success. I understand that you are the father of one of the girl’s taking part in the Assumption Grammar team travelling to Malawi. We really appreciate your effort in support the work of the team and Habitat in general. International volunteers are responsible for building around 10% of all Habitat homes, so the team will be making an important contribution to our work and helping to change the lives of families in need.
 
Your promotional flyer looks good. I have attached a number of items to help you with further promotion and gathering sponsorship. For one, I have attached our own sponsorship form which has space for the donor to sign it and indicate that they are a UK taxpayer & that we can claim gift on their donation. I have also attached an A3 PDF poster, a word document with our logos included, & a JPEG of the Global Village logo. Global Village is the name of the international volunteer programme.
I hope this is of some help to you. If you have any further comments or queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
 
Kind regards,


Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk
Post by: Mourneman on April 15, 2012
Couple places available for anyone still interested in climbing Irelands highest peak,Carrauntoohil,the cost's are minimal and it's a great opportunity for anybody that still not climbed it,PM me for further details  ;D
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Wolf_Larson on April 16, 2012
Dam would love to do this one but i can only get out once a month  :'(
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Oisín on April 16, 2012
Dam would love to do this one but i can only get out once a month  :'(

Then make this your once a month outing!
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Mourneman on April 16, 2012
karma time  ;D
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Fisherfelim on April 18, 2012
I'm with ya as usual mourne man!!  ;D ;D ::) ::)
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Mourneman on April 21, 2012
Anyway folks,last chance saloon  :o if anyone wants to climb Irelands highest mountain with me next weekend!
i've hired a bus,a guide,& booked an inn.
Cost break-down

Bus Hire - £15
Fuel       -£15
guide     -15 euro
Inn        -40euro

apart from that its only money for beer on saturday night,so anybody wants to join me there very welcome!  ::)
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Mourneman on April 27, 2012
Ahyway folk it's off to kerry for us,i'am sure we'll have plenty of photo's & stories to share on Sunday night ! ;D
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Rumblebum on April 27, 2012
Have a good time folks, hope the weather stays good for your and enjoy the beers.
  :)
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Pudd on April 27, 2012
Shame I didn't realise about this sooner!  I checked the thread and everything but unfortunately it didn't click.  Maybe next time. 

Ah well, I'll be kicking myself regarding this trip for a little while.  But as always, enjoy it thoroughly guys, and do bring back lots of pictures to rub it in.   :)
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Daithi2004 on April 28, 2012
Have a good trip, guys.
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: LandyLiam on April 28, 2012
they should have their (sore) feet up in the pub by now and sinking a few pints, well done guys
Title: Re: Carrauntoohil Habitat for Humanity walk - Sat 28th April 2012
Post by: Mourneman on April 30, 2012
photos & movie on its way folks
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Panorama239 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79525903@N02/6980887190/) by anne1257 (http://www.flickr.com/people/79525903@N02/), on Flickr