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Thousands stride out for Dublin charity

[ February 21, 2024   //   ]

Irish dancing legends the Gardiner Brothers launched the 17th annual Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk which will take place on St Patrick’s Day, Sunday 17 March. An official event partner of St. Patrick’s Festival, the charity expects over 2,500 enthusiastic walkers to take on the 26km challenge, with the option of starting from Howth Harbour or Dun Laoghaire Harbour. It will take participants along the scenic Dublin Bay route with a ‘Halfway Hooley’ hosted at sponsor Dublin Port Company’s historic Pumphouse.

The Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk is a flagship fundraising event for Aware, the national charity supporting people impacted by depression and bipolar disorder. It will help raise vital funds to help deliver free support, education and information services to individuals and communities nationwide. 

Registration is now open at www.aware.ie/harbour2harbour at a cost of €25 per person.

*** NO REPRODUCTION FEE *** DUBLIN : 21/2/2024 : Irish dancing sensations The Gardiner Brothers Michael and Matthew pictured with sponsor Barry O’Connell, CEO at Dublin Port Company and joined by Bobbi (age 7) and Jude (age 4) Close from Castleknock at the launch of the 17th annual Aware Harbour2Harbour Walk which takes place on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday 17th March. An official event of St Patrick’s Festival, over 2,500 enthusiastic walkers are expected to take on the 26km challenge, with the option of starting from Howth Harbour or Dun Laoghaire Harbour. Participants can also enjoy refreshments and entertainment at the ‘Halfway Hooley’ hosted by sponsor Dublin Port Company at their historic Pumphouse. This event will help raise vital funds to ensure Aware can continue to support people impacted by depression and bipolar disorder all over Ireland. Register now at www.aware.ie Picture Conor McCabe Photography. MEDIA CONTACT : Jamie Good, Head of Communications at Aware email Jamie.good@aware.ie phone 087 940 8028

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