Events
Having fun while supporting the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team

The Moonlight Challenge
The Moonlight Challenge is the main fundraiser for the Glen team. Running since 2010, the challenge has become a favourite with many groups nationwide. The Challenge route varies but generally covers 25 to 29km up and over the Wicklow Mountains and all by the light of the moon. Certainly not for the faint hearted!

Planting for the Future
In 2022 the Glen team started planting trees for each participant taking part in the Moonlight Challenge Event. Giving back to the land.
By Feb 2023 the team planted a mix of 1200 native Rowan/Mountain Ash, Silver Birch, Alder and Willow in the Glendasan Valley.
The team hope to continue planting trees in some capacity going forward

The Craic of Dawn
The Craic of Dawn was created in 2022 to help ease funding pressure after Covid. The Craic of Dawn is an early morning hike that kicks off at 5am. It is perfect for those who are starting out hiking. It is one of the most amazing experiences out walking on the hills as the sun rises

Nurturing Nature: Moonlight Challenge’s Commitment to Our Trails
The Moonlight Challenge serves as the primary funding stream for the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team. Each year, the dedication and spirit of our i...
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Moonlight Challenge 2024
REGISTRATION 24 CLOSED Date: Saturday November 16th What is the Moonlight Challenge and why is it vital to the Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team? 2...
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The Barn Owl says Thank You to MLC Participants
The Declining Irish Barn Owl In 2023, the Glen Team announced a new project in connection with the Moonlight Challenge and the MLC participants. We pr...
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Craic of Dawn 2024
REGISTRATION CLOSED 👈🏼 Craic of Dawn Date: April 6th 2024 😊 NEW LOCATION for 2024: We are excited to announce we have a new locati...
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Moonlight Challenge 2023
MOONLIGHT CHALLENGE 2023 Registration FULL REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR 2023 Date: Saturday November 25th What is the Moonlight Challenge and why is i...
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40 Year Celebrations
Yes! It’s true! Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Team are celebrating 40 years this year.. We are looking for your stories. Do you have a friend or...
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Craic of Dawn 2023
REGISTRATION CLOSED Craic of Dawn second year running! Date: April 1st 2023 Time: Both Entry gates to the venue and Registration will be open from...
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Moonlight Challenge 2022
MOONLIGHT CHALLENGE: 👉🏼 REGISTRATION CLOSED New Registration system for 2022: 👉🏼 REGISTRATION HELP + FAQ Date: November 12th 2022 20...
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Planting Trees for our future 🌲
OUR PROMISE.. To plant a tree for every participant that took part in the 2021 Moonlight Challenge. Thank you to all the participants who took part. W...
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Craic of Dawn 2022
Craic of Dawn is a NEW event for 2022! April 2nd 2022. 5am start We would like to thank David of Belmont Demesne and Anthony of Killruddery House for ...
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Moonlight Challenge 2021
Date: November 20th 2021 Buff Colour: Blue News of Moonlight Challenge 2021 After 2 years of rollercoaster decisions – will it run, will it not ...
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Moonlight Challenge 2019 – 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Date: November 9th 2019 Buff Colour: Silver This year see’s our 10th ANNIVERSARY 🎉 Every year we see the return of familiar faces that have s...
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