Report on Ripplezoo walk from Arklow to Greystones on Saturday September 12th 2020
Itinerary
8am Meet up in Arklow Bay Hotel carpark.
10.30am Bay Café in Brittas – a feast of bacon & egg rolls and a hot cuppa tea. They call it “walking fuel”
13.00pm Wicklow town – The Bridge Tavern. Light snack and beverages outside in the sun.
16.00pm Joined by fresh faces at Newcastle
16.30pm Some walkers take a dip in the ocean. Brrrrrr!!
17.00pm Joined by more fresh faces
18.00pm Arrived safely to Dan’s beside the Beach House. Delicious wings and beers. And of course, great chat.
20.00pm Parted company, most headed for home!!! Maybe not all!
Facts and figures
Weather conditions: Cool to start but warm and sunny later in the day.
Distance: 53kms
Steps: 58,000
Results
Amount raised: €4,330
Funds to go to: Delivery of a 40ft container of medical goods ( & ambulance) to Cameroon
Thanks to:
The walkers: Robin ( leader), Paul, Alvin, Micko, Kev & Finola
The supporters: Fiona, Mary, Christine, Eimear & Josh
The finale: Eddie Byrne and the Burnaby Boys ( wings and beers)
The donators: Huge thanks for so many generous donations especially in these hard times
If you missed the event but would still like to help!
Donate here www.ifundraise.ie/ripplezoo20
