PICTURES | Over 300 participants converge on Longford for fantastic Dromard GAA Camino event

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The second annual Dromard Camino Walk took place on Saturday and proved to be a wonderful success. Fine weather conditions added to the occasion for the  over 300 participants who took part, with a brilliant atmosphere and sense of excitement as the crowds gathered from early morning at the Clubhouse. 

The walk itself was very enjoyable for the participants. Both the full Camino route (35km) around the perimeter of the Parish and the 20km option provided safe and scenic surroundings for all. Combined with the hospitality, support and encouragement of the people of the parish along the route, it made for a memorable day. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO

As the walkers returned to the clubhouse, well-earned hot refreshments were served and participants received their Camino medals. 

Dromard GAA and the Camino Walk Committee would like to sincerely thank everyone who played a part in making our second camino walk a tremendous success.

Thanks to the over 300 participants who travelled from the four provinces to join us. Thanks to our large group of volunteer stewards for their professionalism and good humour in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all our walkers.

Thanks to Teresa McNerney, Chairperson of the Camino Walk committee, and all those who helped out preparing the Clubhouse and making tea, coffee and hot food and helping with registration and logistics. A special word of thanks to Stephen Reilly, Pat Jones, Gerry Sheridan, Dermot and Nicola Reilly, Michael and Elizabeth O'Reilly, and PJ Berry for all their work and leadership in coordinating the management and stewarding of the event and overseeing health and safety. 

Thanks to the volunteers who worked at the designated refreshment stops, providing food and drinks and first aid. Thanks to the many families along the route who opened their homes, offered refreshments and gave a great Dromard welcome for our walkers which made for a brilliant atmosphere along the way. 

Thank you to Jack McCabe and Family for allowing the Camino to walk on their fantastic new pass that took participants to the top of Drumhaldry Hill. Thanks to those involved in supplying and providing food and refreshments – Cully's Bakery, Bernadette Reilly, Fresh Today and Dial-a-Chef for their excellent catering. Thanks to the staff and pupils of St Patrick’s National School and Moyne Community School for the beautiful Camino artwork. Thanks to members of An Garda Siochana and the Civil Defence for their assistance and back up. Thanks to the Community Employment Scheme for their work around the Parish in preparation for the arrival of our visitors. 

Finally, thanks to our main sponsors for their generous support of our second Camino: GMS Insulations Ltd, Flynn and Lynch Life and Pensions, Breffni Arms Hotel Arva, Lakeland Agri Gortermone Stores, Murtagh’s Old Mill Wheel Bar Arva, JMC Masonry, Barry Kiernan Construction Ltd, O’Hara’s Bar Arva, Bloomin Good Nurseries, Corrigans Gala Express Service Station, Surecom Network Solutions, Versatile Packaging. Kilwater Construction, Costa Systems, Donohoe Plant Hire , Chartered Land, Serenity Beauty Salon, Eco Homes Insulation, Bradys Arva VW Dealership.