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Lá Náisiúnta na gCosán - National Trails Day 2010- 3 October 2010

National Trails Day Event , Árainn Mhór, Sunday, 3rd October 2010

This October will see the third ever event of its kind taking place across the country with everyone being encouraged to be a part of it - get out and hit the trail!  National Trails Day will see events being organised around the country to suit all ages, abilities and interests.

Walking Event: Oileán Árainn Mhóir

Event Name: Siúlóid timpeall lochanna an oileáin- Looped walk around island lakes

Location: Oileán Árainn Mhóir – Arranmore Island

Theme: Siúlóid dúlra le radhairc áite– Nature walk with scenic views

Description of event: Siulóid timpeall lochanna an oileáin.

(Aiseanna Picnic – Picnic Facilities)

Host organisation: Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhóir - Arranmore Island Development Co-op

Contact name: Niamh Ní Dhónaill, Oifigeach Forbartha.

Phone number: 074 9520533

Email address: comharchumann@oileanarainnmhoir.com

Website address: http://www.oileanarainnmhoir.com/

Nearest towns: Ailt an Chorráin & An Clochán Liath (Burtonport & Dungloe)

How to get there: Seirbhísí báid ó hAilt an Chorráin - Access to Oileán Árainn Mhóir is by ferry from Burtonport

Meeting point: Cé na Leidhbe Gairbhe – Leabgarrow Pier

Time of event: 1:30-3:30pm

Duration: 2 uair an chloig – 2 hours

Suitable for: Gach aois grúpa – All ages

General instructions: Caith éadaí agus bróga fearthainne. - Wear waterproof clothing and footwear.

Further Information: www.nationaltrailsday.ie

& Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhór 074 9520533