Wednesday 25 May 2011

Sponsored Cycle: Dublin to Miltown Malbay, Co. Clare

LAST CALL FOR CYCLISTS

PIPE-MAKER TRAINING INITIATIVE

Na Píobairí Uilleann
Sponsored Cycle

Dublin to Miltown Malbay

1st - 3rd July 2011

Target: €20,000

Closing Date for Registering your Interest: Friday 26th May
Na Píobairí Uilleann are currently undertaking fundraising events to raise €20,000 for Pipe Craft in order to provide tuition in uilleann pipe-making in our recently established Training Centre in Clonshaugh, Dublin 17.
Na Píobairí Uilleann’s sponsored cycle will take place again this year from Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd July.
Participants must confirm their place by Friday 26th May
A €150 “Expression of Interest deposit” must be paid by 26th May. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE and will help defray the cost of  2 nights B&B plus one evening meal.
Participants are requested to raise at least €500 sponsorship.
Cyclists must comply with NPU’s safety plan and route
NO HELMET – NO CYCLE!
Cyclists are expected to maintain an average speed of 20km/ph over the three day cycle
Cyclists must have adequate equipment, bikes and fitness levels for this 275km journey.
Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments for sessions at the overnight stop-offs.
Closing date for submission of sponsorship money will be 24th June
We raised €11,000 last year and brought awareness to PipeCraft which encouraged further donations. Everyone is welcome to participate and help us fundraise this year.

How to register:

Please contact Sandie in Na Píobairí Uilleann on 01 8730093 or email sandie@pipers.ie
Once registered, we will send you sponsorship cards, the route plan and safety information
You can view images of the Training Centre at the following link: http://source.pipers.ie/Section.aspx?id=8  

If you would like to make a direct donation to PipeCraft you can click on the following link: www.pipers.ie/donate

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