Parachute Jump
Fulfil your dream!
March-September
Phone 01-4525730 or email parachutejum@eircom.net
Women’s Mini Marathon
7th June
For more information on sponsorship cards, t-shirts and support contact Denise Kenny. Keep an eye on the Evening Herald for entry forms as the closing date is the end of April.
Trip to Tipp
July 17th-18th
Join Billy Shanahan and the rest of the gang cycling in beautiful Tipperary for the weekend. For more information contact Billy Shanahan on 087 9253225 or email blazingbikers@gmail.com.
European Cycle Challenge
September 2010
Challenge yourself this year by cycling from Prague to Vienna. More Details to follow. Contact Denise Kenny for more information.
Holmpatrick Cup 2010
The Holmpatrick Cup will once again see the All Ireland Final Held at St. Andrews in October. Golf clubs throughout Ireland should by now have received details of the 2010 competition, along with entry forms. You could be just three steps away from playing at the home of golf! Talk to your club competition secretary about taking part and entering a date in their 2010 diary for the Holmpatrick Cup. Contact Allison Harvey for more information or to confirm your entry.
Granard Cup 2010
Talk to your club competition secretary about taking part and entering a date in their 2010 diary for the Granard Cup. For more information or to take part in the competition contact the fundraising team directly.
Kilimanjaro Summit Climb – Lemosho Route
Wednesday 22nd September 2010 – Sunday 3rd October 2010
At 5,895m, Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the largest volcanoes ever to break through the Earth’s crust. Your challenge is to reach its summit.
Amazing Thailand Mountain Bike Challenge
Date: Friday 22nd October 2010 – Saturday 6th November 2010
Arrive in Bangkok and transfer to Chiang Mai, a part of Thailand where cyclists never get tired of travelling. There is always something new to experience and see. The terrain offers the potential for off-road sections and journeys along quiet roads which run in and out of sleepy villages where the locals greet the cyclists like long-lost friends.
Cycle Majorca
Date: Saturday 23rd Oct 2010 – Saturday 30th October 2010
Returning due to high demand! Take part in a 7-day cycling tour in Majorca and raise vital money for NCBI.
New York Marathon 2010
We are delighted to launch for the first time with NCBI the New York Marathon, taking place on 7th November. Raise funds and take part in the world’s most popular marathon. Call Denise for more information.
Rajasthan Tiger Challenge
Date: Wednesday 10th November 2010 – Sunday 21st November 2010
Your expedition begins in the hustle and bustle of Delhi. Take some time to get behind the chaotic facade and discover the inner peace of a city rich with culture, architecture and human diversity. Then move on to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal where you can explore the monument before your biking challenge begins. Your bike will take you to more remote locations than any other mode of transport, bringing you in direct contact with the country and its people.
Trek to the Home of the Dalai Lama
Date: Wednesday 10th November 2010 – Sunday 21st November 2010
This unique expedition combines awesome Himalayan trekking with a visit to the Tibetan community in India. The challenge begins and ends in Dharamsala, where the Dalai Lama and the centre of the Tibetan Community are situated, at the heart of the world’s highest mountain range.
Contact details
LoCall 1850 33 43 53.
Denise Kenny: denise.kenny@ncbi.ie
Allison Harvey: allison.harvey@ncbi.ie.