Galty Crossing
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Ryan | May 27 2017, 8:28pm | Registration for the Galty Crossing is open just until June 18th or sooner if we reach our quota. A lot of interest in it again this year. |
| john Mulcair | Jun 7 2017, 6:53pm | I am trying to register for this event but unable to do so. Is the event full? |
| Alan Ayling | Jun 8 2017, 7:27am | I was able to enter just now. So not full. IMRA site might have been glitchy, worth trying again? One of the best days in the hills last year, highly recommend this race to anyone that likes the open mountain and the navigation! |
| john Mulcair | Jun 8 2017, 1:07pm | Just after accepting my entry . That's great thanks. |
| Patricia Ryan | Jun 15 2017, 9:50am | Last chance to enter the Galty Crossing. Reg closes this Sunday 18th of June. |
| John Buckley | Jun 18 2017, 10:32pm | Hey guys, went on today to purchase a place (as closing date was today, keeping it tight I know), was it closed off and booked up early? |
| Martin Rice | Jun 18 2017, 11:08pm | No sign of the event in IMRA products. Is it closed already? |
| Patricia Ryan | Jun 19 2017, 12:01pm | John Buckley & Martin Rice, please drop me an email on tricia.ryan@hotmail.co.uk.Thanks.(RD) |
| Patricia Ryan | Jun 20 2017, 12:31pm | No entries being accepted for the Galty Crossing 2017 |
| Tony Sullivan | Jun 21 2017, 8:58am | Hi, Apologies in advance, entering the race completely slipped my mind, if some one drops out or if its possible to get a late entry I'd appreciate it. would love to do it again. |
| Conrad Daly | Jun 25 2017, 9:02pm | I have a few questions regarding the route description in the event details. This is my first time doing this race so sorry if they are obvious ones. 1) Are all waypoints mandatory or just the ones specifically stated to be "MANDATORY"? Are the others just suggested waypoints? 2) There is a 2 digit number between 31 and 40 given for each waypoint. What are these? If I were to guess I would say they were control codes for SI boxes. If this is the case, this answers my first question. 3) I'd just like to confirm if the grid ref is correct for "Cairn Spot (Bain)", as there is nothing marked on the OS map at this location, and that the triangulation pillar at 449m does not have to be visited. 4) Where is Hammer head? I do not see anything by this name on the map and there is no grid ref supplied. 5) Finally, is there a suggested or marked path route through the forest before entering Cahir town. The location of Hammer head may go towards answering this question. |
| Gordon Place | Jun 26 2017, 1:02pm | If you look at google maps, I'm pretty sure from last year that Hammer Head is the turning circle at the top of the fire road north east of Slieveanard, and Bain is the cairn you can see directly to the left of that |
| Tom Blackburn | Jun 27 2017, 7:56am | The Manditory points are points that we want everyone to pass so that everyone does the same route. All points were put on the mountain to make it easier for people to find their way and if you can put them on your map you will know where or at least where you have been in case of emergancy. There are also GPS maps up on the facebook and these will get you all the way if you like but the course is suppost to be navigated. The Hammerhead is where you leave the mountain and enter the forest fire roads the ref number is S010-269. The Numbers that you asked about are on the kites which are on these points you will have to punch the card that we give you at each point on route. I hope I have answered your query if there is anything else please ask. |
| Tom Blackburn | Jun 27 2017, 8:02am | Sorry Bain is the last Trig point along the mountain and you don't need to visit it if you can plot a direct route to Hammerhead. There are no arrows in the forest but watch out for red and white tape just past each junction to keep on course and check your map if you are unsure. |
| Conrad Daly | Jun 27 2017, 3:10pm | That's great. Thanks for answering my questions. Looking forward to it! |
| Louis Mullee | Jun 29 2017, 3:54pm | Also some details/Maps on the chat forum from last years race here: https://www.imra.ie/events/forum/id/1390/ |
| Barry Hartnett | Jun 29 2017, 7:44pm | Won't be able to make the race. Hope the day goes well. All the best. |
| Jimmy D'Arcy | Jun 30 2017, 8:08am | Apologies for late notice but I will not be able to participate. Best of luck all |
