Online registration is now open for the 2nd annual Boru3peaks Challenge which will be held in the hills surrounding Killaloe/Ballina and Lough Derg on the weekend of October 12-13th.
More than 200 hill runners and walkers took part in last year’s inaugural event between the three peaks of Tountinna (457 m), Moylussa (532m) and Keeper Hill (694m) in counties Clare and Tipperary. Participants scaled the three peaks over two days with the overall title of King and Queen of the peaks going to Eoin Wolley of Terryglass, Co. Tipperary, and Loretto Duggan of Broadford, Co. Clare.
Funds raised this year will go to at the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation in Limerick and the provision of an all-weather playing-pitch in St. Annes Community College in Killaloe.
Met Éireann Meteorologist and outdoor enthusiast, Evelyn Cusack recently officially launched the event which is organised by Boru Tri Club, the local Triathlon club in Ballina/Killaloe.
“Boru3Peaks is targeted at runners and walkers of all abilities who are looking for a unique challenge while at the same time raising money for a worthy cause,” explained Orla Foley of Boru Tri Club. “
She added: “We are fortunate in the Lough Derg area to have so many scenically beautiful mountain walks and climbs which is what sets Boru3Peaks apart. We also aim to give 100% of what participants give to us directly to the nominated causes. Boru Tri Club once again looks forward to welcoming participants of all ages during what will be a fun and memorable weekend for all.”
Registration is now being accepted online at www.boru3peaks.com. For more follow www.facebook.com/boru.peaks and www.twitter.com/Boru3Peaks.
Saturday 12th October 2013:
Moylussa (532 mts) – Starting 10 am in Two-Mile Gate carpark, located 2 kilometres from Killaloe on the main Scarriff road. We start by walking up Ballycuggaran forest and then rise above the tree line with spectacular panoramic views of Lough Derg, Killaloe/Ballina, and the surrounding hills and countryside. Up to this point all walking is on well-surfaced tracks, then we climb up onto a bog road up to the highest point in Clare. The bog track will be the biggest challenge of this leg of the Boru3Peaks event.
Saturday 12th October 2013:
Tountinna (457 mts) - Starting 7pm from base of Tountinna. If you have not seen the Lough Derg Valley from any of the viewing points surrounding it at night, than this is the event for you. The path is mostly paved (rough in some parts) with some trail paths in between. There will be plenty of marshals located on the route to ensure you’re on the correct path and safe at all times. The views from the top are a real treat as you can expect to see the whole Lough Derg valley with views extending from Galway to Kerry and all the villages in between as scatterings of light from local villages nestle on the banks of the mighty Lough Derg.
Sunday 13th October 2013:
Keeper Hill (694mts) - Starting 12pm in Doonane carpark, Keeper Hill. This event features the highest of the three peaks and will reward participants with glorious views of the surrounding valleys. A trail takes you up through thick forest before clearing to reveal stunning landscapes at all points of the compass.
More than 200 hill runners and walkers took part in last year’s inaugural event between the three peaks of Tountinna (457 m), Moylussa (532m) and Keeper Hill (694m) in counties Clare and Tipperary. Participants scaled the three peaks over two days with the overall title of King and Queen of the peaks going to Eoin Wolley of Terryglass, Co. Tipperary, and Loretto Duggan of Broadford, Co. Clare.
Funds raised this year will go to at the Mid-Western Cancer Foundation in Limerick and the provision of an all-weather playing-pitch in St. Annes Community College in Killaloe.
Met Éireann Meteorologist and outdoor enthusiast, Evelyn Cusack recently officially launched the event which is organised by Boru Tri Club, the local Triathlon club in Ballina/Killaloe.
“Boru3Peaks is targeted at runners and walkers of all abilities who are looking for a unique challenge while at the same time raising money for a worthy cause,” explained Orla Foley of Boru Tri Club. “
She added: “We are fortunate in the Lough Derg area to have so many scenically beautiful mountain walks and climbs which is what sets Boru3Peaks apart. We also aim to give 100% of what participants give to us directly to the nominated causes. Boru Tri Club once again looks forward to welcoming participants of all ages during what will be a fun and memorable weekend for all.”
Registration is now being accepted online at www.boru3peaks.com. For more follow www.facebook.com/boru.peaks and www.twitter.com/Boru3Peaks.
Saturday 12th October 2013:
Moylussa (532 mts) – Starting 10 am in Two-Mile Gate carpark, located 2 kilometres from Killaloe on the main Scarriff road. We start by walking up Ballycuggaran forest and then rise above the tree line with spectacular panoramic views of Lough Derg, Killaloe/Ballina, and the surrounding hills and countryside. Up to this point all walking is on well-surfaced tracks, then we climb up onto a bog road up to the highest point in Clare. The bog track will be the biggest challenge of this leg of the Boru3Peaks event.
Saturday 12th October 2013:
Tountinna (457 mts) - Starting 7pm from base of Tountinna. If you have not seen the Lough Derg Valley from any of the viewing points surrounding it at night, than this is the event for you. The path is mostly paved (rough in some parts) with some trail paths in between. There will be plenty of marshals located on the route to ensure you’re on the correct path and safe at all times. The views from the top are a real treat as you can expect to see the whole Lough Derg valley with views extending from Galway to Kerry and all the villages in between as scatterings of light from local villages nestle on the banks of the mighty Lough Derg.
Sunday 13th October 2013:
Keeper Hill (694mts) - Starting 12pm in Doonane carpark, Keeper Hill. This event features the highest of the three peaks and will reward participants with glorious views of the surrounding valleys. A trail takes you up through thick forest before clearing to reveal stunning landscapes at all points of the compass.
