Croagh Patrick climb and barbecue.

osprey · 16-07-2010 1:50pm #1

Hello everybody. I'm Matt Loughrey from Westport and I'm doing the 365 ascents challenge on Croagh Patrick. For the 100th ascent I am trying to get 100 people to climb with me and I'll be repeating the same for the 200th/300th and 365th ascent.

The date for the 100th ascent is September 12th (a Sunday). The Landlord of Campbells pub (at the base of Croagh Patrick) has very kindly offered to put on a large barbecue for all those who take part and also intends to climb with us. He has a refurbished barn at the rear of the pub, so the barbecue will be undercover if there's rain. There must be a hundred people out there that would enjoy a day out like that.

Best Regards Matt.

oscarBravo · 16-07-2010 2:33pm

September 16th is a Thursday...?

osprey · 16-07-2010 11:13pm

oscarBravo wrote: »

September 16th is a Thursday...?

Typo cove. Edited.

oscarBravo · 17-07-2010 9:13pm

Woo. Put me down for it provisionally, it'll be my second ascent.

osprey · 18-07-2010 1:40pm

Great stuff, one person is a start. Regards Matt.

Mayoegian · 18-07-2010 7:42pm

I'm not allowed go, but just wanted to say that I think you're fantastic to be doing this!;) It's an unbelievable commitment and the best of luck completing your goal:)

osprey · 19-07-2010 12:22am

How can you be not allowed to go??? That must be a long story!! Thanks for the well wishes, much appreciated.

Tommy69 · 20-07-2010 4:07pm

Will be there Matt, havent done it before so this is as a good an excuse as I'm goin to get. Might have herself with me so thats another 2

QueenOfLeon · 20-07-2010 7:32pm

I would love to do this and I know a few people who'd be interested. Have to check if I have to be in college around then though..

osprey · 20-07-2010 10:41pm

Tommy69 wrote: »

Will be there Matt, havent done it before so this is as a good an excuse as I'm goin to get. Might have herself with me so thats another 2

Great stuff, glad to hear it!

mardybumbum · 21-07-2010 1:47pm

What time of the day are you doing this? Early morning perhaps.
I'm climbing the reek this sunday but would be well up for it again.
Would have to be at westport train station for six o clock though. College the next day.

osprey · 22-07-2010 12:01am

mardybumbum wrote: »

What time of the day are you doing this? Early morning perhaps.
I'm climbing the reek this sunday but would be well up for it again.
Would have to be at westport train station for six o clock though. College the next day.

Between 8:30am and 10:30am every day. I somehow doubt that 100 people are willing to get here for the earlier start, so, I'll leave that question open for debate. I'm happy to climb at what ever time suits the majority. Either way, the barbecue is a cert. There's a good pint in there too.

Matt.

mardybumbum · 23-07-2010 5:30pm

Well count me in then.
Also if you happen to come across three very talented musicians busking in Westport tomorrow thro them a euro.

Bob the Builder · 24-07-2010 10:59pm

Will it definitely be on the Sunday because I have to book the day off work.. Might as well nail it again for the craic....

osprey · 26-07-2010 1:41pm

Bob the Builder wrote: »

Will it definitely be on the Sunday because I have to book the day off work.. Might as well nail it again for the craic....

It's Sunday the 12th of September. That's official. Hope you can make it, thanks for noticing this thread. Regards Matt.

dardevle · 14-08-2010 10:58pm

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Hi Matt.... just wondering what the status of this particular climb is, do you have enough ppl and can i join in if you have room, cheers and good luck,

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osprey · 16-08-2010 1:54pm

dardevle wrote: »

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Hi Matt.... just wondering what the status of this particular climb is, do you have enough ppl and can i join in if you have room, cheers and good luck,

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Well so far so good, the response from fans on facebook and posters on boards has been tremendous. There are a good number of people locally that will be climbing too. I estimate 60+ people so far, it's hard to be exact until the day comes. If it's more than 100, well that's a bonus. There's always room for more people, you are very welcome to come along. A lot of people are looking forward to the evening in Campbells, barbecue organised, music and dance. Good craic all 'round.

trish23 · 20-08-2010 11:09pm

Really wanted to do this on a Saturday as I think I'll need the Sunday to recover! But you've talked me into it - we'll be there (he doesn't know yet)

oscarBravo · 10-09-2010 8:50am

Did we decide on a start time?

finisklin · 13-09-2010 11:27am

How did the climb go? Did 100 climb? Any pictures? Weather conditions.....

Finisklin

oscarBravo · 13-09-2010 5:42pm

There weren't 100 there, maybe 25 or so. There are some pictures on the Facebook page. I guess I missed the barbecue - there certainly wasn't any cooking going on by the time I finally limped off the mountain getting on for 3pm...

dardevle · 13-09-2010 6:51pm

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weather was wet and windy for the most part- not great climbing conditions

hard to tell exactly how many were there....i climbed with my eleven year old daughter and met up with the main group on the summit, had to leave early so didnt get to stick around for the festivities, hopefully will be there for the 200, 300 and the grand finale... think it is a goood cause and worthy of any support i can give.

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osprey · 15-09-2010 7:10am

My most sincere thanks to anybody here that made it up on the day. Never got the 100. 43 people made the climb. In all fairness, the weather was not great!! Campbells put on a hell of celebration. Very proud of the turn out. The pictures from the day are on the facebook page under the 100th climb album.

Croagh Patrick climb and barbecue.

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