Galty Crossing
| Author | Date | Message |
|---|---|---|
| Patricia Ryan | Apr 2 2023, 10:33am | FYI Galty Crossing moved to August 27th. |
| Andrew Coghlan | Apr 2 2023, 8:16pm | Ahhhh, that's such a disappointment. It was perfect on my schedule in May. August doesn't suit at all. (Crying emoji). |
| Patricia Ryan | Jul 28 2023, 6:30pm | Registration is open for this epic race. Not for inexperienced open mountain runners. You must be able to navigate. |
| Colm O'Neill | Aug 2 2023, 4:26pm | Hi, very much looking forwards to the event! Is the list of points to hit the same as listed here: https://www.irishmountainchallenges.com/galtee-crossing or will a list be provided on the IMRA page? Thanks and all the best |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 3 2023, 6:31pm | Temlehill R838-218 Lyracappul Wall Start R846-232 Wall Corner R863-242 Galty Mór Cross R877-237 Galty Beag High Point R890-241 Greeaun Cairn R925-239 Fearbreaga Rocky Outcrop R934-249 Slieve an Airde Fence R992-258 Bane trig point S005-263 last high point Hammerhead/Entrance into Forrest fire road S010-269 |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 7 2023, 5:04pm | Make sure to register for the Crossing. No late entries. |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 19 2023, 8:04pm | I have enough volunteers for this event now. Thanks everyone. |
| Noel Donohoe | Aug 20 2023, 11:14am | Will a map of route be put up? Anyone got a gpx to recce with? |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 20 2023, 7:16pm | https://www.strava.com/activities/9685745500?utm_source=com.strava&utm_medium=referral |
| Michael McSweeney | Aug 20 2023, 7:17pm | https://www.imra.ie/events/maps/id/1292/ |
| Brian Mullins | Aug 20 2023, 8:15pm | OSI 74. Look at the grid references given for the checkpoints, use a compass. |
| Noel Donohoe | Aug 20 2023, 8:59pm | Tks Patricia , Michael & Robert. |
| Adam O'Reilly | Aug 21 2023, 5:55pm | Hi all, first time running this event and really looking forward to it now. Will there be a mandatory kit list posted in the next few days or is it just the usual rain jacket that is required? |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 21 2023, 8:29pm | Adam, as per details page the full kit will be listed in advance and conditions on the day will be taken into account. The kit will definitely be more than just the jacket as it's an self sufficient open mountain event. |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 22 2023, 11:24am | Mandatory Kit for Sunday will be waterproof jacket, map of area & compass, buff/hat, bivvy bag/foil blanket, phone turned on & volume up, enough water for the entire race (min 500ml), source of fuel/food. Subject to change. |
| Gordon Wilson | Aug 23 2023, 12:31am | Hi Patricia, are poles permitted? I am training for an ultra in Slovenia in a few weeks and it would be good to train with them if possible. |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 23 2023, 8:49am | Yes, poles can be used Gordon. |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 24 2023, 12:34pm | Registration closes tonight. Email going out to participants and volunteers on Friday night. |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 26 2023, 9:29am | Email sent last night. Weather forecast is poor so make sure you're prepared. |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 26 2023, 10:53pm | https://live.primaltracking.com/galtycrossing23/ Link to dot watching. |
| Brendan Collins | Aug 27 2023, 9:08pm | Tricia & crew, thanks for a great day out in the Galtys, this race never disappoints!!! |
| Patricia Ryan | Aug 27 2023, 10:12pm | Official results will be up in the next day or two. Well done to everyone who competed today. We hope you enjoyed the experience. Massive thanks to all the volunteers who make days like today out on the mountains possible. Make sure to give some of your time to volunteer. |
| Kristen O'Sullivan | Aug 28 2023, 8:58am | Thanks to the RD and Volunteers for organising a great event. Definitely one of my favourites so far! |
| Michael McSweeney | Aug 28 2023, 9:56am | Big thanks to Tricha and all her crew yesterday. Great day out. |
| Deirdre O Gorman | Aug 28 2023, 10:19am | Massive thanks to Tricia and all her team for another great day out in the hills! |
| Ali Hall | Aug 28 2023, 10:54am | Is anyone else still covered in bog? Amazing event, absolutely brutal! Thank you |
| Maike Jürgens | Aug 28 2023, 11:26am | yup, it was so wet, the bog seems to have permanently attached to my feet ... report added. thanks for organising and volunteering |
| John J Barry | Aug 28 2023, 9:55pm | A big cheer to Tricia and her team for hosting us today. another great day out in the hills! Seven years since I did it and I lost 90 minutes in that time. But maybe conditions & tireness also paid a part. Great meeting up with Maike and bouncing off nav options with her. Think we were the only group to take the staight line from Moavane which worked out pretty well.. |
| Denis Mc glynn | Aug 28 2023, 11:46pm | A big thank you to Patricia and all the crew. Fantastic event that had everything. Extremely well organised. Everyone were so helpful especially Tom who kept me right the whole race. Hopefully I can join you all again next year. |
| Anthony Cornforth | Aug 29 2023, 1:03am | Big shout of thanks to Tricia and all the volunteers for bringing this epic race to the calendar. What an amazing and unforgettable way to appreciate the Galtees. |
| Brian Flannelly | Aug 29 2023, 7:33am | Results are now up for this event - any questions/queries on them, please email: brian <dot> flannelly <at> imra <dot> ie |
| Daryl Mossop | Aug 29 2023, 5:04pm | Thanks to all involved, another bucket list race ticked! |
| Angeline Dresser | Sep 4 2023, 12:43pm | Hi, does anyone know where I can find a gps file for this? Also, I did a race back in June and got a shoe tracker and race number. When I entered the race I saw there was an option for replacement number and tracker. Should I have purchased these or will a number and tracker be provided specifically for this race? Thank you Angeline |
| Angeline Dresser | Sep 4 2023, 12:45pm | Sorry, think I’ve posted on the wrong forum! |
| Graham K. Bushe | Sep 4 2023, 12:57pm | Hi Angeline, I'm not sure where you intended to post, but I'll reply here. Your race number is issued to you for a calendar year [your number for 2023 is 2980] You should keep this for any other races you run in 2023. Your Timing Chip can be used over a number of years. At your first race each year, your timing chip is linked to your new number. If you lose your Number or Chip, you can purchase replacements in the shop. I hope this helps. g |
| Angeline Dresser | Sep 4 2023, 1:28pm | Ah, thank you. That’s a good system. I hadn’t realised that’s how it worked so I think my number and chip are probably back in England. If I purchase replacements now would I be able to collect them from galtee challenge registration? Thanks Angeline |
| Angeline Dresser | Sep 4 2023, 2:34pm | Thank you Graham! |
