NEWS & EVENTS
21.11.11
The 5th annual Croagh Patrick 7 Day in a Row Challenge Awards Night will take place this year in Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar next friday evening December 2nd at 8.30pm. A large turn out is expected where all 214 seven-day climbers will be awarded and thanked for taking part this years challenge as well as everyone else to took part and helped raise money and awareness for Autism Action.
Special guest Andy Moran of the Mayo GAA team (and 2011 All-Star winner) will also be in attendance on the night. Refreshments will be provided, followed by a disco/late bar. For those of you who would like to make a night of it and are looking for accommodation, Breaffy Hotel will be offering a special rate for the Friday night. Contact reception for further details. Thank you all for your support and we look forward to seeing you all there!
26.01.11
Singer/Song writer and fellow Mayo man, Gerry Carney has kindly used his talented musical skills to write and record a song entitled "Safe Hands" which will be used as a fundraiser for the Croagh Patrick Challenge event. Gerry's latest album "Paddy" was released in July of last year. He was born and raised near Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo where he still resides. His infectious lyrics are testament to his ability to write about all aspects of life, some of his most recent songs echo themes of family, emigration and backward glances at one’s homeland. As well as being a talented composer and singer, Gerry is also an accomplished guitar player, having played with a number of bands and groups during the 1980s and 90s, prior to departing on a solo career.
This single will be on sale at the basecamp of Croagh Patrick throughout the entire 7 days of the Challenge. All proceeds of the sale of this CD single will be donated to the charity to help benefit children affected by Autism in Ireland.
For further information about Gerry simply visit www.gerrycarney.com. Below is a preview of the single...
03.10.10
The 4th annual Croagh Patrick 7 Day in a Row Challenge Awards Night took place this year in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar. A large number of people turned out for the event where all 180+ climbers were awared with personalised medllions by Ian McKeever (World Record Holder) for their part in both climbing 7 days in a row and raising money and awareness for Autism Action. All other crew members and those companies and individuals who helped out in any way were also thanked for their participation, generosity and hard work. Thank you all for your support and we look forward to seeing you all for next year's event. Registration now open for 2011.
01.11.09
Country Music sensation Linda Welby has used her song writing skills to write and perform a song which would highlight Autism in Ireland and be used as a fundraiser for the association. This song entitled "Through You I'll Find My Way" is the first single release from her new album which is due out later this year. All proceeds of the sale of this CD single will benefit children with Autism within Ireland as well as their parents.
Her single is on sale at the basecamp of Croagh Patrick throughout the entire 7 days of the challenge at a cost of 5 euro. For further information about Linda please visit www.lindawelby.com. Below is a preview of her new song...
15.11.09
The 4th annual Croagh Patrick 7 Day in a Row Challenge will take place from the 11th to 17th of March 2010. On Saturday 28th November 2009 at 11:00am a registration morning for this year's event will take place in SuperValue Castlebar. 
If you would like to participate in this event bydoing one or two climbs, or even climbing all 7 days, please come along on saturday to register your details with us. You can also register here online. For further information please contact Pat on 087 7607 411. Thank you for all your support..
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05.09.09
The Croagh Patrick Challenge Awards Presentation evening took place last night in the Welcome Inn Hotel, Castlebar. A large number of people turned out for the event where all 80+ climbers were awared with personalised medllions by celebrity Keith Duffy (Boyzone) for their part in both climbing 7 days in a row and raising money and awareness for Autism Action. All other crew/staff members and people who help in any way were also thanked for their participation and hard work. The night was a great success and enjoyed by all. Pat and Johnny would personally like to thank everyone who took part in this year's event and look forward to seeing everyone next year...
04.09.09
Irish Autism Action patron Keith Duffy (Boyzone) visited Mayo today to make a special appearance at a primary school where he met some of the children, teachers and staff. He took time out to personally thank all SuperValue staff members who were involved in the campaign. He also posed for a number of photos and signed autographs for fans.
06.02.09
Today we officially launched the Croagh Patrick Challenge event with the help of our
main sponsor Supervalue Castlebar. Photo L-R: Pat Kearns (Event
Organiser), John Page (Manager, Supervalue Castlebar)
& Johnny Oosten (Event Organiser)
