Galty Crossing
Forum Messages
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Gavan Duffy | May 18 2018, 11:10pm | Hi, I’m thinking of going down the day before this run to camp with a tent. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions where to stay? Thanks Gavan |
| Robbie Williams | May 19 2018, 7:32pm | Here you go: Looking straight at the Galtees.. http://www.tipperarycamping.com/ |
| Gavan Duffy | May 19 2018, 10:33pm | Excellent thanks Robbie! Ill head for there. Next question. I see it mentions that the route is not marked. Will it be a map and compass ( Navigational) open mountain run? Is there some hope for someone who is not familiar with the area? Thanks |
| Robbie Williams | May 19 2018, 11:49pm | Navigation is defo needed The points to hit will be on site You need to be able to nav/or gpx file on watch is ok too If it's clear it will make it much easier |
| Patricia Ryan | May 20 2018, 10:08pm | Registration opens on Monday 19th May & will close on Friday 15th June @ 11.55pm. No late entries accepted. |
| Brian Flannelly | May 20 2018, 11:49pm | Entries now open for this event - closing 2nd June - just login to MyIMRA and go to "PURCHASE IMRA PRODUCTS" tab. |
| Brian Flannelly | May 20 2018, 11:49pm | Entries now open for this event - closing Friday 15th June - just login to MyIMRA and go to "PURCHASE IMRA PRODUCTS" tab. |
| Gavan Duffy | May 27 2018, 11:09pm | Does anyone have a gpx file of the route. I can upload it on the watch as backup. Thanks Gavan |
| Conor O'Farrell | May 30 2018, 3:43pm | Hi Gavan Here's a rough(i.e use at your own risk :-| ) one I put together, based on the map on the event page. You should be able to download the GPX below the map somewhere: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/621303 Con |
| Paddy O'Shea | May 30 2018, 6:18pm | Gavan, I have a .gpx file of the crossing, it's the route the Galtee Walking Club take so it hits all the peaks. I don't know how to upload to the forum but email me at bearosheaatgmaildotcom and I'll forward to you. Paddy |
| zsolt szomju | Jun 4 2018, 2:03pm | Hi,do we need to present map as paper form or on the phone or garmin is good enough? Thanks for the answer. All the BEST. Zsolt |
| Patricia Ryan | Jun 6 2018, 9:53am | Map on paper. phone or Garmin is acceptable. Mandatory kit will be checked before boarding the bus. |
| Patricia Ryan | Jun 7 2018, 3:51pm | *Please note that following a discussion with the committee it has been decided that a map & compass will be mandatory as technology fails us from time to time. |
| Gordon Place | Jun 11 2018, 11:44am | Another camping option only 6 minutes from Cahir http://www.theapplefarm.com/cider.htm and you can fill your camelbak with Con's cider to keep you going for the day... |
| Patricia Ryan | Jun 12 2018, 10:21am | Entry is closing THIS Friday 15th June. Don't be disappointed, get your entry in now as late entries will NOT be accepted after this date. |
| Colin Halloran | Jun 15 2018, 8:51am | Hi, I thought today was the last day to sign up but can’t see it for purchase, have I missed it already?? |
| Sam Scriven | Jun 15 2018, 10:36am | Seems to be available for me Colin. 1 up from end of page on Purchase IMRA Products |
| Patricia Ryan | Jun 15 2018, 11:16am | Colin, you are registered for the Crossing. |
| Colin Halloran | Jun 15 2018, 12:53pm | For once I’m so organized I’m ahead of myself!! |
| Gavan Duffy | Jun 19 2018, 12:55pm | Hi Guys, I had signed up for this run, but unfortunately, im not going to participate. I dont have enough running done in the legs to do it. Hope the day turns out well. Ill plan to do it next year. Thanks Gavan |
| Paul Smyth | Jun 19 2018, 1:38pm | Am I correct in saying that only the mandatory control points have to be visited? Namely: Galtymore (MANDATORY) Kite no.35 Galtybeg (R890-241) (MANDATORY) Kite no.34 Hammer head (S010-269) (MANDATORY) Kite no.39 I ask because it's a bit unusual to have control points marked by orienteering kites that are not mandatory and which don't have to be visited/punched. I suppose they could be of benefit to people to check their intermediate location if they're unsure where they are. |
| Paul Smyth | Jun 19 2018, 1:43pm | Sorry, accidentally deleted one too many: Galtymore (MANDATORY) Kite no.35 Galtybeg (R890-241) (MANDATORY) Kite no.34 Slieve an Airde (MANDATORY) Kite No.40 Hammer head (S010-269) (MANDATORY) Kite no.39 |
| Patricia Ryan | Jun 20 2018, 2:34pm | These are the MANDATORY checkpoints: Templehill Kite no.34, Galty Mor kite no.37 Galty Beag kite no.38 Slieve an Airde (fence) Kite no.76 Hammer Head Kite no.80 The rest are for guidance really & if anyone gets lost (please don't!) they can tell the RD which point they last passed to give a rough idea of where they are. |
| Paul Smyth | Jun 20 2018, 9:41pm | Thanks Patricia. That makes everything clear. |
| Walsh Rowan | Jun 22 2018, 12:28pm | Hi, any coordinates for Slieve an Airde fence or a photo. Many thanks. |
| Ian McHardy | Jun 22 2018, 3:18pm | Was up there on Monday, the kite is attached to the fence on the south side of the big track that runs along the edge of the forestry, at 992-258, spot height 438. |
| Walsh Rowan | Jun 22 2018, 4:11pm | Thank you very much Ian |
| Paddy O'Shea | Jun 24 2018, 9:08pm | Great run today, the crossing in 25C and higher, what a day. Big shout out to Trish Ryan and her band of helpers, cold Coke at the end was the cherry on top, only 364 sleeps to next year! |
| Paddy O'Shea | Jun 24 2018, 9:08pm | Great run today, the crossing in 25C and higher, what a day. Big shout out to Trish Ryan and her band of helpers, cold Coke at the end was the cherry on top, only 364 sleeps to next year! |
| Jason Dowling | Jun 24 2018, 10:06pm | Big thanks to Patricia and all her volunteers today for an amazing race across the Galtees. The after race grub and shower was amazing and the cold can of coke at the finish line was absolutely sublime :) A very well run race and was delighted afterwards that I made the effort to travel down to it. |
| Brian Flannelly | Jun 24 2018, 11:21pm | Results are now up for this event - any questions/queries on them, please email: brian.flannelly at imra dot ie |
| Alan Ayling | Jun 25 2018, 7:47am | Race report up. What a day! Legs are in a heap this morning! |
| Gordon Place | Jun 25 2018, 8:34am | Thanks Patricia and everyone for a lovely race. Great report Alan. I was as surprised as you to pop out a little ahead, looking at Greg's flyby, it seems that last bit did it. |
| Gordon Place | Jun 25 2018, 8:34am | Strava flyby that is! |
| Pádraig Doyle | Jun 25 2018, 1:15pm | Thanks to Patricia and the team for running a great race yesterday. The unexpected Pringles-stop (with life-saving water obvs.) and the unexpected icy-cold canna coke at the end. The bus, the showers, the grub; just a well put together day. Roll on next year. |
| Kevin Marnane | Jun 25 2018, 2:05pm | What a great day! Thanks to Patricia and her great crew! Between the lord of the oasis at hammerhead, and cold drinks being shoved into weary hands at the finish line and in the moat, we got the full five star pamper! Thanks all, you're great! Alan's report is spot on, even at 23 places back! |
| David Barry | Jun 25 2018, 4:55pm | Just looked at the linked photo associated with my participation in the Galtee Crossing yesterday. No offense to the lady in question but she's clearly not me. |
| David Barry | Jun 25 2018, 4:55pm | Just looked at the linked photo associated with my participation in the Galtee Crossing yesterday. No offense to the lady in question but she's clearly not me. |
| Mícheál O'Rourke | Jun 25 2018, 11:04pm | All I can say is what a day and Robbert McEvoy you saved my life .I ran out of water on the 10th mile and seeing you standing there with your bottles of water and Pringles was just a life saver fair play to ya |
| Stephen Griffin | Jun 25 2018, 11:50pm | Thanks to the volunteers who waited for us to the end. Thanks Robert for the pringles and also to the lads at the finsh line for the most welcome ice cool can of coke. Great event ... hooked on mountains now. |
