Gareth Connellan

Gareth's Four Peaks Challenge

Fundraising for Irish Youth Foundation
€389
raised of €200 target
Coopman 4-Peaks Challenge for IYF, 14 June 2022
We provide financial support to local youth 'grassroots' projects

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Thanks for visiting my Just Giving page for our Coopman Four Peaks Challenge in aid of the Irish Youth Foundation.

The Coopman team recently completed a 3 Day, Four Peaks Challenge. We climbed the four highest peaks in each of the four provinces of Ireland:

  1. Carrauntoohil in Co. Kerry, (Munster)
  2. Mweelrea, in Co. Mayo (Connacht)
  3. Slieve Donard in Co. Down (Ulster)
  4. Lugnaquilla in Co. Wicklow (Leinster)

We experienced the full, harsh elements of nature - torrential rain, howling wind, agonising incline ascents and descents, with associated discomfort, aches and pain that tested our endurance and mental fortitude.

Over the 3 days we covered:

 > 3 600 m in vertical ascent,
 > 55 km of hiking on slippery, stony terrain/trails,
 > 24 hours of tramping in mixed weather conditions,
 > 1 300 km Driving across 18 Counties of Ireland

Our goal was to raise vital funds for the Irish Youth Foundation. 

Any donation, big or small, will make a difference, and is greatly appreciated.

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About the charity

The Irish Youth Foundation is the only grant making foundation in the Republic of Ireland dedicated solely to meeting the needs of children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. We do this by supporting a wide range of outstanding projects and organisations across the country.

Donation summary

Total raised
€388.51
Online donations
€388.51
Offline donations
€0.00

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