Ashford Castle “Walkathon” events raise €3,380 for Galway Hospice!

Many thanks to Ashford Castle who recently raised €3,380 for Galway Hospice through a ‘Walk-A-Thon’ on 25th April at Ashford Castle.

The organisers also held a 12-hour fancy dress treadmill marathon on the day along with a ‘Clean-Up Mowleogs Challenge’.

Pictured at the cheque presentation are (l-r): Liam Byrne (Cong Tidy Town Committee), Niall Rochford (Ashford Castle General Manager), Karyn Fahy, Ray McHugh, Fiona McKinnon (Galway Hospice) and Warren McElhone.

Thanks to everyone who supported this event in aid of Galway Hospice.

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