Charity Croagh Patrick climb expected to draw big crowds

The people of Mayo have been invited to get their hiking boots and sacred garments on and get climbing on Saturday afternoon, as the Merry Monks/Nuns fundraising climb takes place on Croagh Patrick.

The novel event, in aid of the Mayo/Roscommon Hospice and Midwest Blood Bikes, will see around 50 people aim to reach the summit of the Reek in a ‘fun-raiser’.

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Hikers will set off from the car park of Campbell’s Bar, Murrisk, at 12 noon. It’s anticipated that the climb will take between two and three hours.

Sign-in for the event is open at 11.45 am.

The organisation for the event is spearheaded by Manus Campbell, a familiar face who has been involved with a host of fundraising events around the West of Ireland.

After the climb, refreshments, ceol agus craic will be the order of the day in Campbell’s Bar, with a raffle and prizes for the best Monk/Nun.

The group, at the time of writing, is coming close to breaking their target of €2,000 in donations. Those wishing to donate any money, 100 percent of which will go to the two charities, can do so by clicking here.