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Choose Your Own

Organise your very own challenge to suit your fitness levels, chosen location, and preferred date to fundraise for Focus Ireland. Our team is here to help you along the way!

Westport to Achill Greenway

Take on the Great Western Greenway, the longest and most scenic off-road cycling trail along the Wild Atlantic Way, on 9th September.

Waterford Greenway

Cycle the spectacular 46km route that runs from Waterford City to Dungarvan on 29th July.

Limerick Greenway

Discover rural Ireland by cycling the Limerick Greenway on 15th July.

Full Moon Sliabh Liag Hike

Join us on 5th August for a spectacular full moon loop hike of Sliabh Liag.

Glendalough Hike

Join us as we follow the footsteps of St Kevin through the mysterious valley of Glendalough on 13th July. Take part as an individual or rally your team to hike together.

Carrauntoohil Hike

Challenge yourself to Ireland’s highest mountain at a lofty 1,039m on 8th July.

Croke Park Abseil 2023

Join Team Focus Ireland, as we experience the thrill of the Croke Park abseil challenge.

Rock Against Homelessness

Friday May 26th 2023 – Lyra & many more at 3OLYMPIA

The Astropark Focus Ireland Business Cup

In collaboration with Focus Ireland, Astro Park are running a special charity corporate event in June 2023

Limerick Christmas Concert

Focus Ireland are delighted to announce that they will hold their Limerick Christmas Concert in St. Mary’s Cathedral on Tuesday 20th December at 7.30pm.

Dublin Marathon

Take on the challenge of the Dublin Marathon as part of team Focus Ireland this October 29th.

Berlin Marathon

Join team Focus Ireland at the Berlin Marathon this September. Run 42.2km through the historic city and raise vital funds for people experiencing homelessness.

Camino de Santiago

Join Focus Ireland on the Camino de Santiago in 2023. This fully guided 117km trek from Vigo to Santiago is not one to be missed!

Warriors Run

Take on the challenge of the sold-out Warrior's Run for Focus Ireland. This 15k challenge takes place in Strandhill Co Sligo on August 26.

The Next Step

Walk, jog, or run the 42.2km distance of a marathon for Focus Ireland

Skydiving

Join team Focus Ireland by skydiving with the Irish Parachute Club, based in Clonbullogue airfield, Co. Offaly.

Hell & Back

Hell & Back returns to Kilruddery House on June 10.

School Bake Sale

Host a bake sale at your school in aid of Focus Ireland!

School Sleepout

Organise a sleepout at your school in aid of Focus Ireland!

School Sponsored Walk

Get your runners ready and fundraise for Focus Ireland by organising a sponsored walk at your school.

School Crazy Hair Day

Have fun raising money for Focus Ireland by organising a Crazy Hair Day at your school!

Entertainment.ie 25 Hour Cinemathon

It's entertainment.ie's 25th birthday this year, and to celebrate, they are hosting a 25 hour Cinemathon in aid of Focus Ireland.

The Big Busk for Focus Ireland

Scrub up on your singing. Gather your guitars. Dig out the drums. Join The Big Busk for Focus Ireland on Friday 11 March, proudly supported by Today FM.

VHI Women’s Mini Marathon

Take on the VHI Women's Mini Marathon this June Bank Holiday Sunday. Run or walk 10km and raise vital funds for Focus Ireland.

Machu Picchu

Travel to the lost city of Machu Picchu while supporting Focus Ireland.

Cork City Marathon

Join Focus Ireland for the Cork City marathon on Sunday June 5th. Run the full marathon, half marathon or get a group together and run it as a relay.

Kilimanjaro

Take on the challenge of Mount Kilimanjaro with Focus Ireland.

Birthday Fundraiser

Do you have a birthday coming up? Why not have a birthday fundraiser in aid of Focus Ireland. Ask your friends and family to donate instead of presents this year.