Hundreds of people from the North West today scaled Donegal’s highest peak for the ‘Climb Errigal Together’ event.
All proceeds from the challenge will go to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association and Pieta House.
Brendan Devenney with ‘Dr Maguire’ and the St Eunan’s contingent.
The climb in the heart of the Donegal gaeltacht was one of 150 that has been organised nationally as part of “Climb with Charlie” – an initiative established by former RTE reporter, Charlie Bird, who was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease six months ago.
The great Mary McKelvey heading for the mountain, getting a bit of advice from Troy Hegerty.
Mr Bird subsequently announced that he was going to climb Croagh Patrick with family and friends to raise funds for the two aforementioned charities.
Mark Duffy on top of Errigal.
‘Climb Errigal Together ‘ was launched in February.
Edel Flynn, Civil Defence, with Ciaran O’Donnell and Myles Sweeney.
Everyone who took part in today’s challenge was presented with a medal sponsored by Michael Murphy Sports.
You can still make a donation by clicking on the link below:
https://climberrigaltogether.com
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