Fine weather and beautiful north Longford scenery as walkers complete Dromard Camino

The third annual Dromard Camino Walk took place on Saturday with almost 300 participants taking part.

Fine weather conditions added to the occasion along with what attendees described as a "brilliant atmosphere" as the crowds gathered from early morning at the Clubhouse.

Organisers of the routes provided walkers with a choice of the full Camino route (35km) around the perimeter of the Parish or the 20km option both of which were safe and had scenic surroundings for all to enjoy on their trek.

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The local community were out in force for the event offering their hospitality, support and encouragement of participants going along the route which organisers said made for a memorable day.

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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 their second camino walk "a tremendous success."

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The committee said:

"Thanks to the almost 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."

A special word of thanks to Stephen Reilly, Pat Jones and Gerry Sheridan for all their work and leadership in coordinating the management and stewarding of the event and overseeing health and safety. Thanks to all those who helped out at the Clubhouse making tea, coffee and hot food and helping with registration and logistics. 

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. 

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Thank you to Jack McCabe and Family for allowing the Camino to walk on their fantastic pass that took participants to the top of Drumhaldry Hill. Thanks to those involved in supplying and providing food and refreshments – Cullys Bakery (Elaine Cully), Fresh Today and Dial-a-Chef for their excellent catering. 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 sponsors for their generous support of our Second  Camino: CorkSol (GMS Insulations Ltd – Gerry and Majella Sheridan), 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 and Bloomin Good Nurseries (Nicky and Siobhan O’Hara), Corrigans Gala Express Service Station and CFS Tank Solutions (Declan and Olivia Corrigan), Surecom Network Solutions, Versatile Packaging (Michael O’Reilly). Kilwater Construction (Stephen Reilly), Costa Systems, Donohoe Plant Hire , Chartered Land (Joe O’Reilly), Serenity Beauty Salon, Eco Homes Insulation, Bradys Arva VW Dealership. 

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