Art O'Neill 2023

There are regular buses from the finish back to the Sandyford Luas stop (at least that was the case a couple of years back). You could leave the car there and get the Luas into Stephens Green and walk from there to the Castle. It's only 15 mins or so.

Hi Michael, we're doing the trek and expect to be finished in 14 hours.

We're thinking of leaving the car near Glenmalure on Friday lunch time. My wife is going to drive behind in a hired car so we can get back to Dublin 15. We'd prefer to get a bus but unfortunately there isn't one and taxi drivers in the area have been inundated with requests.

It's a shame DWMR aren't organising buses. We would be happy to pay extra if cost is the issue. Hiring a car is going to be more expensive and we'll have to find somewhere to park.

Sure wasn't that a lovely evening out!

Well done all!

I collected a friend who was doing it for the fourth time in Glenmalur & he was saying if was the hardest he'd ever found it. Of course there was the extra bit of distance as well.

Mind you he did come along with me to a parkrun afterwards for an easy jog round so he wasn't totally wrecked!

Lottery for AON 2024 opened today.

I threw me hat in for the challenge lottery.

A friend entered both of us for the ultra which means (I think) that either we both get in or not. Any idea what the odds are these days?

Keep training if you don't get it. I didn't get in first time. Then people who don't take up their entry frees up some entries. I only got confirmation 5 weeks before AON 2023. Best event ever! Hoping to do it again without torrential rain this time.

Sure is, similar (maybe identical) to the list for the KWU -

Mandatory Gear List

Full waterproof jacket and trousers

Head Torch with minimum 200 lumens and spare batteries

Paper route map

Fully charged mobile phone

Survival (bivy, foil) bag/blanket

Whistle

First Aid Kit (plasters, bandages, sterile dressing, laces etc.)

Gloves, Hat

Water and spare food

Anyone know when we might hear if successful or not ? Checking my email every 5 minutes 🤪

PFO arrived as well still not sure if I'm disappointed or relieved 🙂

Nothing in my inbox, which presumably means I didn't get a place. :/

When you say 3 round how long after the unsuccessful email was that ?

Hi,

Would anyone have some links for segments to recce, ie, where I can park run 10 / 15k out and then back to the car?

Thanks

Have you asked in the WhatsApp group? Dublin's a big place - if you mention what part, someone nearby might be able to help you.

There was link sent out to participants in the email on 31st Dec.

And do be specific with your request - I've seen a couple of requests for lifts to 'Dublin' and there's not much (public) response. I'm heading to Kildare with two passengers so far. Good luck!

First and foremost, really enjoyed it! Really great atmosphere and lots of friendly marshals. Loads of information sent in advance including the zoom to ask questions. Top marks all round.

I don't know the logistics limits, but for the Pursuit it would be better to have busses back after the event. Means you can make your way into the Castle on your own schedule (eating and transport), and then aren't driving home tired in the wee hours. If that's not possible, it would be better if it was clearer when booking that the busses were before the event. It wasn't a major hassle, but just a suggestion.