Tibradden - Basecamp Race
Tibradden - Basecamp
Dublin
Wednesday 18 August, 2010
7:30 PM
365
10.00
6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
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Route fully marked
Pine Forest Car Park - Tibradden - Two Rock - Tibradden - pine Forest Car park. This is a straightforward out and back route with no loop around Fairy Castle.
Parking for the Bubblegum Club Tibradden Basecamp race differs slightly from previous editions. The Merry Ploughboy Pub can't be used for carpooling due to space restrictions and they have requested that we do not use their carpark before the race. They have kindly arranged for us to park in the Ballyboden Wanderers GAA Club carpark before the race so we can carpool from there. There will be some parking in the Pine Forest Car Park but we would ask single car occupants to please pool from the GAA Club. About 200m past the Merry Ploughboy Pub towards Pine Forest, there is a RIGHT turn onto Mt. Venus Road. Continue on Mt. Venus Road for approx 500m and on the LEFT is the GAA Club.
Basecamp and IMRA are holding a benefit hill race to raise funds for The Bubblegum Club which is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged and ill children. The Bubblegum Club supports kids nationwide.
Gearoid Towey
Basecamp
The Merry Ploughboy
Dublin
Wednesday 18 August, 2010
7:30 PM
365
10.00
6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km
-
Route fully marked Pine Forest Car Park - Tibradden - Two Rock - Tibradden - pine Forest Car park. This is a straightforward out and back route with no loop around Fairy Castle.
Parking for the Bubblegum Club Tibradden Basecamp race differs slightly from previous editions. The Merry Ploughboy Pub can't be used for carpooling due to space restrictions and they have requested that we do not use their carpark before the race. They have kindly arranged for us to park in the Ballyboden Wanderers GAA Club carpark before the race so we can carpool from there. There will be some parking in the Pine Forest Car Park but we would ask single car occupants to please pool from the GAA Club. About 200m past the Merry Ploughboy Pub towards Pine Forest, there is a RIGHT turn onto Mt. Venus Road. Continue on Mt. Venus Road for approx 500m and on the LEFT is the GAA Club.
Basecamp and IMRA are holding a benefit hill race to raise funds for The Bubblegum Club which is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged and ill children. The Bubblegum Club supports kids nationwide.
The hill race will be held using the traditional Wednesday Leinster League format and it is hoped it will attract those looking for an end of season blow out to raise funds for a worthy cause.
Entry will be 7 euro for IMRA members and 10 euro for non IMRA members. Prizes will be donated by Basecamp.
Read below for an example of the work of the Bubblegum Club
Keith’s Dream Come True:
Keith, from County Monaghan is a remarkable young man who is wheelchair bound from an extremely aggressive form of ‘Still’s Disease’, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. His care is 24 hours a day and there is a lot of expensive medical equipment, which restricts him to either hospital or home. He has been give a very short period to live.We arranged for a helicopter to collect Keith from Cavan General Hospital and fly him and his medical team to Dublin Airport, where he boarded a private plane bound for Manchester. On arrival he was whisked by limousine and a police escort to a Private Box in Old Trafford, where he watched his favourite football team, Manchester United play Liverpool, they won.
After the match, the Manchester United and Ireland Captain, Roy Keane, introduced this extraordinary young man to the entire Manchester United Team and their Partners, (when he emerged, the informed his Doctor that Posh Spice must be pregnant as her bottom was quite large!!). After a meal he was returned home safely to Cavan General Hospital.
looking forward to seeing everyone on the night.
Happy Running,Gearoid Towey
Basecamp
The Merry Ploughboy
Volunteering
Carpool
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
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| Gearoid Towey | Jul 9, 3:54PM | HI Everyone, just when you thought you had survived yet another Leinster league unscathed....... We are organising this race on Wednesday the 18th of August to raise funds for The Bubblegum Club which is a small charity dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged and sick children all over Ireland. A small charity like that would benefit greatly from the funds we could collect from a fun night of hill running on Tibradden and so all proceeds will go to the Bubblegum Club. The end of the Leinster league and the week after the Mountain Rescue Benefit race means some of you might have an idle wednesday evening with twitchy legs.......well not anymore! Check out their website on www.bubblegumclub.ie to see what it is they do. Basecamp are sponsoring the race and prizes and the prizegiving will be at the Merry Ploughboy afterwards. A map of the route will follow on the site shortly i will be needing some volunteers for the night, both running and non running and would be delighted if some people came forward Hope to see you there for a good night of hill running Gearoid |
| Gearoid Towey | Aug 4, 12:28PM | Hi Everyone, I am putting out a needy call for a Laptop operator for the Bubblegum Club Charity race on the 18th. Thanks in advance, Gearoid |
| gearoid towey | Aug 12, 4:09PM | Inov8 have agreed to sponsor some prizes for the race. So we will have some pretty decent spot prizes on the night.... check out recolite sandles...they are giving a number of these towards the race. Info to follow re parking for the prizegiving etc, some changes from usual. Gearoid |
| Warren Swords | Aug 13, 5:03PM | I can volunteer for this event. Not running. |
| gearoid towey | Aug 13, 6:02PM | cheers warren, i will put you down as a volunteer and will email later in the week re the race. cheers, gearoid |
| catherine halpin | Aug 15, 9:32PM | have you enough volunteers already? if you need another one, i am around and not running? |
| Gearoid Towey | Aug 16, 10:12AM | HI Catherine..... more the merrier!!!! Thanks a million. See you out there as early as you can make it G |
| Brigitte Morrogh | Aug 16, 12:48PM | Hello Gearoid, I have put my name down as a helper. This is my first time as a volunteer, so I do not know how many people you need. Please let me know if I am needed and what time to arrive. Best, Brigitte |
| Mary McD | Aug 16, 6:01PM | Hi Can I volunteer to help on Wednesday 18th, I'm not running. Mary |
| Gearoid Towey | Aug 17, 10:37AM | massive thank you to everyone who has volunteered so far. would those who have, please email me at gearoid.towey@gmail.com so I can send out details of what where and when? Thanks a mill, G |
| Eoin Keith | Aug 17, 3:36PM | Parking for the Bubblegum Club Tibradden Basecamp race differs slightly from previous editions. The Merry Ploughboy Pub can't be used for carpooling due to space restrictions and they have requested that we do not use their carpark before the race. They have kindly arranged for us to park in the Ballyboden Wanderers GAA Club carpark before the race so we can carpool from there. There will be some parking in the Pine Forest Car Park but we would ask single car occupants to please pool from the GAA Club. About 200m past the Merry Ploughboy Pub towards Pine Forest, there is a RIGHT turn onto Mt. Venus Road. Continue on Mt. Venus Road for approx 500m and on the LEFT is the GAA Club. |
| susan seager | Aug 17, 8:06PM | If anyone has as spare seat in their car going from town or near Celbridge, I'd very much appreciate a lift to the race. Please text me on 087 9332128. Thanks |
| susan seager | Aug 17, 10:46PM | I have a lift organised. Thanks |
| Caroline Reid | Aug 18, 2:51PM | Hi Folks, Still a number of people to collect end of league prize, so please come along tonight or else make sure one of your friends collect it for you TONIGHT! This is the list of people eligible for the End of League Prize: 7 races + 2 volunteering ------------------------ Niall McAlinden Daniel Morrogh Mike Long Cormac O'Ceallaigh Rosalind Hussey Declan Flanagan Mirjam Allik Susan Seager Diarmuid O'Colmain Roisin McDonnell David Williams Wayne Jenkins John Maher76 Liz Ryan Maria O'Rourke Aoife Quigley Barry Tennyson Charlie O'Connell Cliona Langford Brenda Malley John Ahern Gillesa O Shea Others ------- Mags Greenan Niamh O'Ceallaigh Aisling Coppinger Ryan Montgomery Gerry Brady Laura Flynn Jane Porter Graham Porter Phillip Brennan Douglas Barry Tom Blackburn Niall Enright Martin Francis Mary Collins Mary O'Colmain Shane Enright James Alexander Mick Galligan Cian Galligan Many thanks Caroline |
| Edward Bateman | Aug 18, 5:02PM | Hi Caroline, I will be coming along tonight but dont see my name on your list. Can you check my details and add me so there is no confusion later? Thanks. |
| Mick Hanney | Aug 18, 5:09PM | Looks like an oversight Edward, apologies. |
| gearoid towey | Aug 19, 9:49AM | Massive THANK YOU to all who helped out with the race last night. An event is only as good as its volunteers and I had the fortune of having excellent ones last night. Thoughts going out to Aisling, hoping she makes a speedy recovery and will be back on the hills soon. Some housekeeping things: Left over from the race are A red womens marino wool typ, zipped longsleeve. Two unbrellas. One tartan green and the other navy. Those who won prizes last night and who were not available to pick them up: M50 Winner Peter Kernan F40 Winner Joan Stapelton Junior Cian Galigan Your prizes are available to collect from Basecamp. Thanks again to everyone for supporting the charity. Gearoid |
| Michelle Rowley | Aug 19, 10:12AM | Gearoid, the tartan umbrella is mine...Can I collect it at the basecamp shop next week? Regards, Michelle |
| gearoid towey | Aug 19, 11:00AM | no worries michelle, the umbrellas are in the office here! G |
| Barry Burke | Aug 19, 11:41AM | Just a quick message wishing Aisling a speedy recovery from her nasty fall.. |
| Niamh Garvey | Aug 19, 12:19PM | Hi Gearoid, the navy umbrella is mine - completely forgot about it - I'll collect it from the shop over the next few days. Thanks a million |
| Tadhg Crowley | Aug 19, 1:08PM | Very concerned for Aisling. It looked a nasty injury. Please could we know about Aisling's well being? Is she in hospital? |
| Mick Hanney | Aug 19, 1:36PM | Terrific set of photos (again). Some contenders in there for a yearbook. |
| gearoid towey | Aug 19, 1:50PM | Last news is that Aisling was being treated for her injury in Tallaght. On the mountain she was in good spirits and according to those who assisted her, was remarkably calm and cool given the situation. Further news to follow. |
| Gillesa O'Shea | Aug 19, 6:00PM | I agree Mick, the photos are great. Especially this one http://www.imra.ie/photos/view/id/46433/ |
| John Ahern | Aug 20, 1:37PM | Hi Caroline, I didnt make it along on Weds to collect the end of league prize. Any chance it'll still be poss to collect it at the start of the winter league?, or is there any other way to pick it up? |
| Jeff Fitzsimons | Aug 20, 1:46PM | That is indeed a smashing picture Gilly, question is can anyone identify the silhouetted runners for a blankety blank cheque book and pen? |
| Aisling Harrison | Aug 20, 4:30PM | Hi All, Very Big thanks to everyone who assisted me getting off the mountain on Wed nite especially Ken, Jack, Donal & Wayne from Mountain Rescue. The update is that I'm still in Tallaght until Sunday my knee is just v badly cut but thankfully no damage to the bone. I have a wide range of jackets and tops that folks kindly gave me to keep warm and will arrange for them to be at the next race meet and if not claimed there will drop to Basecamp. I was really enjoying the race until I fell and hope to be back running soon:) Many thanks to everyone again! Aisling |
| Ken Cowley | Aug 20, 5:08PM | Aisling, Wow that's great that there was nothing broken. Obviously it was an extremely bad cut, but fingers crossed you'll make a quick and full recovery. The way you coped with your predicament on the night was very impressive by the way, you were by far the calmest person at the scene! Best wishes, Ken |
| Tadhg Crowley | Aug 20, 8:34PM | Aisling, Very glad to read your posting. You deserve a special price from IMRA for courage, resiliance & fortitude. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Tadhg Crowley |
| Caroline Reid | Aug 20, 8:49PM | Aisling, Delighted to hear you are on the mend - best wishes for a speedy recovery :) John, End of league tops can be collected next Wednesday night at the Hellfire. If you can't make, please get a friend to collect it. Prizes cannot be stored until the winter league! |
| Wayne Jenkins | Aug 21, 8:07AM | Thats great news Aisling. Glad to hear you will make a full recovery. It was a very serious wound & I'd like to echo previous comments & commend you on your bravery. Also fair play to all the helpers involved. We managed to gel together like a well oiled machine having you treated, insulated & packed up for immediate evacuation when the paramedics & stretcher arrived. So well done everyone. Wishing you quick recovery. Wayne |
| Justin Rea | Aug 21, 10:01AM | Hope you get home soon Aisling. I'm sure the trauma of four days spent between A&E and surgery far outweighed that of the incident! Sorry to hear of the extended tour of the facilities of the health service. This accident shows the importance of having a good plan in place for getting injured runners off the mountain. Having an experienced team like Gearoid and Wayne in place made that happen like clockwork. The fire engine was probably a bit much though ;-) |
| gearoid towey | Aug 21, 12:47PM | Great to hear from you Aisling. I hope you will be out on the hills soon. I will arrange the jacket return. My number is 086 3997278, give me a bell when you are back home and I will collect them. Hope you are mending well, G |
| jack layden | Sep 24, 4:11PM | Hi All Just to clear up the prizes from our bubblegum race event. we Still have a voucher for Peter Kernan and Joan Stapelton. we also have recolites for Tom and Gavan Just to let you know that we cant wait to give you free stuff here. thanks Jack |
