Lugalla (Leinster Championship route)
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| Brian Kitson | Jul 4 2025, 7:19pm | I’m back as Race Director for the Luggala Leinster Championship Race. How this was allowed to happen after what went down at last year’s Dargle Four Peaks is beyond me. Runners were bounding in all directions, second guessing their lines and life choices. Some went missing (*note to self: confirm they eventually showed up*). Crowds gathered at the finish line swilling beer and brownies. And yet…here we are. This year is going be a treat. The third instalment of the 2025 Leinster Championship takes place among the peaks of Luggala, Knocknacloghoge (a name as hard to type as the mountain is to climb) and Carrigvore. Now, I know that some of you have already checked the till and noticed a 25% reduction in peaks compared to last year. “What’s going on, Kitson?”, I hear you cry. My response to you is because THERE ARE NO MORE PEAKS. Three peaks it is, and a cracking peaks they are, with some of the most stunning views in the land. So get over it…or rather, them. We’re keeping the best bits from the Dargle race: free route choice, epic post-race refreshments and banter among friends. But there’s more. We have secured exclusive access to the wonderful Luggala Estate where the start/finish will be based. Luggala is a truly special area, but due to access restrictions, entry for this race will be limited — details to follow. I hope you’ll sign up, as it’s a standout route worth doing even on its own. If you're aiming for the Leinster Championship, remember: your best three races count, and there are still three left, so even if you’ve yet to start, there’s still time to take part. Information has been added to the event Details page. A couple of important call outs: 1. Recces- please start your recce from the parking area on the military road to minimise IMRA footfall into the Estate. A Google Maps link is available in the Details page. 2. On race day, there will be flags marking the line to/from the start to Luggala and Knocknacloghue (how many more times will I have to type this!?). These markers are there to minimise soil erosion and other eco reasons. Please stick to them, these are the fastest lines anyway. Brian |
