Kilcullen Diary: Lugnaquilla Challenge for Maintain Hope

DID YOU KNOW?

There are three different scientific phases of twilight. Civil twilight is the first, named because the sky is still bright enough for people to go about normal 'daytime' activities — technically this is from when the sun is just below the horizon to when it's six degrees lower. Nautical twilight is when the sun is between six and 12 degrees below the horizon, named because it is the time when stars become visible and sailors used them to fix their position. Astronomical twilight is when the sun is 12 to 18 degrees below the horizon and the sky finally appears black, but to astronomers is not quite so. After that is true scientific night.

Sunday, August 28, 2022

Lugnaquilla Challenge for Maintain Hope

A sponsored trek up Lugnaquilla Mountain in Wicklow will raise funds for the Maintain Hope charity in early November.

The Lugnaquilla Challenge will bring participants up the highest peak in Leinster with experienced guides.

Those taking part should have a reasonable level of fitness and be able to handle rough ground.

The date is Sunday 6 November, starting off at 8.30am from Fenton's pub in the Glen of Imaal.

A minimum of €100 sponsorship is required for participation and numbers on the trek are limited. There will be refreshments afterwards in Fentons.

Email maintainhope@gmail.com or send Facebook message for further info and sponsorship card.

NOTE: This post was edited to correct the date of the event.

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