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Latest Laois News: Woodenbridge Paddlers 30 Day Paddle Challenge
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Latest Laois News: Woodenbridge Paddlers 30 Day Paddle Challenge

WOODENBRIDGE PADDLERS

30 Day Paddle Challenge

The Woodenbridge Paddlers 30 Day Paddle Challenge runs until April 30th. Supporting the Erkina Blueway Project. MG Phelan & Alison Bailey will complete a course on the river in all of the 30 Days of April. Contributions can be made via GO FUND ME here or follow the link on Woodenbridge Paddlers Facebook Page here. Sponsorship Cards are also available.

Businesses are invited to sponsor either of the canoeists for one Day during this 30 Day challenge. In return their Business will be promoted on all social media outlets and will also be included in future information signage relating to the Erkina Blueway. Individuals or families are invited to join in support on the river throughout the 30 Day Challenge.

The Erkina Blueway which will connect the towns of Rathdowney & Durrow (14km) is a waterway usable for small boats and canoes with associated walking and cycling trails. Work on this project will start soon. A contribution from this fundraiser will be made to The Irish Wheelchair Association.

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Michael G Phelan and Alison Bailey at the Woodenbridge for the launch of the Woodenbridge Paddlers 30 Day Paddle Challenge where they will complete a course over the river in all the 30 days of April supporting the Erkina Blueway Project. Picture: Alf Harvey.

All Covid 19 Guidelines will be adhered to throughout the 30 Day Challenge. For further details please Tel. (087) 2395357 or (085) 1009998.