Morocco mountain trek for meningitis research charity
A 19-year-old Tralee student will take on the massive challenge of climbing Morocco’s tallest mountain in aid of meningitis research next June.
Yasmin Reidy Houlihan, who is studying for a Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Limerick, has signed up for a four-day trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal, which stands at 4,167 metres (13,671 feet) above sea level - four times higher than Carrauntoohil.
Her previous hiking experience is limited, with her latest trek being the Glanageenty Loop. While she does plenty of walking, the challenge will be a significant step up.
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Tralee Girl Guides host Halloween fun run
Tralee Girl Guides are inviting members of the public to come along and join them in their fundraising Halloween Fun Run on October 26th at Tralee Town Park.
The event for St Brendan’s Guides is being organised by Nora Curran, with the assistance of Sarah Kenny and on the day the Chief Steward will be Terence O’Sullivan.
The Fun Run is to raise funds for St Brendan’s Girl Guides and Senior Branch who are travelling to the Chalet, Switzerland - one of the IGG World Centres. This is a huge opportunity for the young girls said Nora Curran of the local Guides.
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