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Tom Whitty Memorial Walk – Ahakista August Festival

August 2, 2018 by Dunmanus

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When:
August 4, 2018 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
2018-08-04T12:00:00+01:00
2018-08-04T15:30:00+01:00
Where:
Ahakista
Reenacappul
Ahakista, Co. Cork
Ireland
Ahakista Walks What's On

Tom Whitty, a founder member of the Sheep’s Head Way, born in Philadelphia, settled on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula in the 1980s with his wife Suzanne and family

Inspired by Jim Leonard, a life long walker and mountaineer who initially recognised the potential of the Sheep’s Head Way as a walking destination, Tom joined a small local walking group and saw at first hand the potential of the area and the idea of the Sheep’s Head Way was ‘born’.

A local committee was formed, under the guidance of Tom Whitty and James O’Mahony, a local farmer. Due to trojan work of this committee, the walk was researched and developed and put in place within 18 months. In july 1996, Mary Robinson (then President) officially opened the walk gaining an “All Ireland Award” for development and quality techniques.

Unfortunately, Tom’s accidental death in July 1998 has robbed the Sheep’s Head community of this inspiring community leader. Tom’s academic skills and his humanity, his interest in future development of the Sheep’s Head Peninsula and his commitment made him unique and will always be remembered.

Tom will forever be remembered by the memorial ‘Atha Thomais’ at Gorteanish, Ahakista.

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Registration from 11.30am at The Cabin (next to Arundels) Choice of 2 routes to suit ability, approx 2-3 hours. Refreshments provided in The Cabin at the finish. No charge – donations accepted.

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