Conor McElligott and Avril Hewigg at the Dingle Way Challenge finishing line. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
THIS year around 300 people took part in the Dingle Way Challenge, which was the highest total since it began four years ago.
The first person to complete the ultra part of the walk was, Geraldine O’Sullivan from Bantry Athletic Club.
The challenging course, is split into two routes – a ’57km Ultra’ route and a ’40km Challenge’ route.
Weather was on the side of the competitors with glorious sunshine filling the sky for most of the day, allowing for fantastic views of the Dingle Peninsula.
Over the last few years the challenge has helped promote the area and its beautiful scenery, along with raising funds for the Blennerville-based GAA club. Scroll down for photos…
Ken Corcoran, Trina Corcoran, Lorraine Breen and Ken Breen at the Dingle Way Challenge finishing line. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Ken Tobin, Grainne Quilter, Patrick Dillane and Kevin Boyle at the Dingle Way Challenge finishing line. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Niamh Moriarty, Gary Savage and Niamh Switzer at the Dingle Way Challenge finishing line. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Kathy Hogan, Marie Fitzgibbon, Sadie O’Sullivan and Ciara Fitzgibbon at the Dingle Way Challenge finishing line. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Rachel, Emma, John and Thomas Colibet at the Dingle Way Challenge finishing line. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.Saorlaith, James, Leanna, Paddy, Joe and Jack Costello, Mary Kate and Kieran O’Shea at the Dingle Way Challenge finishing line. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.The first Ultra participant to complete the Ultra section of the DWC, Geraldine O’Sullivan from Bantry Athletic Club receiving her medal from club chairman, Terry Boyle.
.Launching the 2016 Dingle Way Challenge were, from left: Mary Wallace, Kieran O’Shea, Derek O’Sullivan, Terry Boyle, Keelin Enright and Johnny Enright. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.
A CHALLENGE that brings walkers 57km along the Dingle Peninsula coast is back again for another year and takes place on Sunday June 5.
The Dingle Way Challenge, organised by St Pats GAA, has proved a very popular event for walkers from near and far.
Over the last few years the challenge has helped promote the area and its beautiful scenery, along with raising funds for the Blennerville-based GAA club.
The Dingle Way Challenge takes place Sunday June 1, registration fee for the event is €35, but any participant who raises €100 or more for St Pat’s GAA Club will earn free registration.
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