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Congratulations to Aidan Tallis, Patrick Moylan and the Kilkenny Under 20 team on their great victory yesterday. A special word of thanks to man-of-the-match, Billy Drennan and to William Halpin and Billy Reid who all scored a point and signed our hurl at their respective clubs. Great role models on and off the field. Thanks guys.
23 May 2022Day 12: All done!! Total of 359 kilometres. Thanks to all who supported in every way. Thanks to Eddie Keher for scoring the final point in UPMC Nowlan Park. Never lost it!!
22 May 2022Springhill Court Hotel: We really appreciate the generosity of the management at the Springhill Court Hotel for their most generous donation of €400 to our Club to Club Walk for Ukraine. Thanks again. -Tommy Maher and John Mackey.
21 May 2022Day 11: Day 11 completed today - almost 30 kilometres and wonderful welcomes at Young Irelands in Gowran; Clara and Bennettsbridge. Great hospitality; great company and great chat. Thanks everyone. One day to go!
21 May 2022Day 10: Day 10 completed Thursday. Almost 33 kilometres today. About three kilometres extra added on because of Kilkenny Co. Council road closures for resurfacing. Thanks guys!!! Compensation for extra distance was a lovely walk along the Barrow track from Ballitiglea Bridge to Goresbridge.
21 May 2022Day 9 completed Tuesday. 33 kilometres covered in foul conditions. Forgot to turn off Strava app when I got back to the car so had to crop back to Inistioge. This the reference to ‘longest hike’.
18 May 2022Day 8 Completed. 25 kilometres today. A bit shorter tan some rcent days but plenty of hills (Elevation Gain: 413 metres) Thanks to Fidelus and Eileen for your company and local knowledge around Glenmore. Thanks to Paddy, John, Matt and Ollie for the welcome and chat in Tullogher. And, of course a special word for the teachers and pupils of Glenmore NS and Creche and at Listerlin NS for turning out to provide encouragement and support. It was great to meet you all and don't forget Saturday's homework!
16 May 2022Day 7 Completed. 27 kilometres today. Thanks to everyone in Mooncoin, Carrigeen, Kilmacow, Slieverue and Glenmore. A special word of thanks to Tom, Johnny, Seamus, Theresa and Sile for the company along the way and to Mary and all the lovely people we met along the way.
16 May 2022Day 6 Completed. 33 kilometres today. Many thanks to everyone in Windgap, Owning NS, Piltown and Mooncoin.
14 May 2022Day 5: Longest walk of the entire event today at over 38 kilometres. Thanks to Sean Hogan and the teachers and students of Coláiste Éamann Rís; Richie, Davy & Jim at Carrickshock and Noel, Colm, Noah and Rafa (all the way from Cadiz, Spain and striking the ball like a local). Specia; thanks to the ladies at St. Eoghan's Church in KIlmoganny.
13 May 2022Day 4 completed Wednesday. Conahy - Graigue Ballycallan. Thanks to Vivian for joining me for today's walk - great company. NIce day for walking today. Sincere thanks to all who supported us along the way. Special thanks to everyone at Threecastles GAA for your welcome this morning and for your generous donation. We are also very grateful to Dave O'Neill and all at Graigue Ballycallan for your warm welcome and for your generous online donation. A special word of thanks to Billy Ryan who made time from his busy schedule to turn up, score the point and sign the hurley. Best of luck to Billy and all our players on Saturday evening.
12 May 2022Day 3: Railyard - Conahy completed on Monday. Weather turned nasty today but beautiful scenery up through Coon and Muckalee. Thanks to all for support along the way. Special thanks to Staff & Pupils at Coon NS and at Naíonra Réalta Beaga for their warm welcome on a cold day and also for their generous donation.
12 May 2022Day 2 completed and another lovely day for walking. Hope the weather lasts. Thanks for all the support. Railyard - Conahy on Monday.
08 May 2022Day 1 completed: Thanks for the support at all the clubs today. Beautiful day for walking. Hoping for more of the same on Sunday!!
08 May 2022