2025 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Charity Walk on Clare Island

Seven people wearing white T-shirts with Mayo Roscommon Hospice text stand in front of a blue wall with an anchor symbol, holding a Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation sign under a bright, sunny sky.

The Annual Kathleen Conneely Memorial Charity Walk on Clare Island will take place on Saturday, June 21st.

This year’s benefiting charity once again is the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. This annual charity walk has raised more than €200,000 for local and national charities since its inception, and it has always been a very enjoyable event. The participants have a choice of routes, none of which is more than 10km. You may walk as much or as little as you wish. Bicycles can also be brought across on the ferry or hired on the island to help you explore more of the fabulous land and seascapes.

Entry is simple. Make a donation of €50 per person or raise a minimum of €50 per person in sponsorship for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. This can be done via sponsorship card or online. Sponsorship also includes free bus transfer from Castlebar or Westport if required, and free ferry crossing.

Assembly Point on Saturday June 21st is at Roonagh Pier at 10.15am for the 10.45am ferry; return ferries will leave the island at 4.45 and 6pm (crossing takes approx. 20 minutes). See the Clare Island website for detailed information about the island www.clareisland.ie It is essential to notify the organisers of your intention to participate in the walk in advance. For full details please contact Pat Conneely (087 2931960) or Joe Brett (087 2338570) or email kathleenconneelywalks@gmail.com

The organizers would ask as many people as possible in Mayo and Roscommon to support the 2025 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Island Charity Walk on Clare Island. It is greatly appreciated!

Idonate link:  Support 2025 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Islan on iDonate.ie

Launching the 2025 Kathleen Conneely Memorial Walk on Clare Island for Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation are (L to R): Joe Brett, walk organiser, Paraic O’Malley, Clare Island Postmaster, Tom Cusack, Maureen Pinder, Manager, Clare Island Community Centre, Pat Conneely, walk organiser, Sharon O’Grady and Heidi O’Grady, The Sailors Bar, Clare Island

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