Skypark in Carlingford will host a family fun day in aid of St Vincent de Paul and the Irish Red Cross’ Migration Crisis Appeal on Sunday October 25th.
Admission on the day will be half price with time slots open from 10am to 2pm. You can book your place online now at www.skypark.ie
There will also be a bouncy castle and face painting on the day.
Carlingford Adventure Centre is celebrating 25 years in business this year and to mark the occasion they have put together a slideshow of memories since 1990.
The video shows the long journey, as well as the highs and lows of the last 25 years. The business was opened in July 1990 by Tom and Mary McArdle and is now ran by their son Thomas.
The video shows how the business has evolved over the years from its original concept of 10 bedrooms and facilities for canoes, kayaks, windsurfing, sailing, rock-climbing and orienteering to the opening of SkyPark last year.
Check it out above and find out more about the business and what they have to offer at www.carlingfordadventure.com
The good folks over at Visit Carlingford released a stunning 85 second video clip of the area at the weekend, showcasing all it has to offer.
Featuring aerial drone footage of the area, many of the village’s most popular attractions are featured including King John’s Castle, the Lough, Skypark and Greenore Golf Club.
Check it out above and be sure to log on to www.visitcarlingford.com for a full guide on all things Carlingford.
Carlingford Adventure Centre are now taking bookings for their summer camps.
The camps run throughout the summer from 9.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, with Skypark included in this year’s activities.
The camp for 10 to 17-year-olds involves body zorbs, high ropes, laser combat, rock climbing, canoeing, raft building and more.
Meanwhile the junior camp for six to nine-year-olds will alow them to enjoy age appropriate land, sea and sky activities.
For further details visit here.
The signing of the Sister City Agreement between Dundalk and Pikeville
Dundalk yesterday signed a Sister City Agreement with Pikeville in Kentucky.
Representatives from the US city have been in the area this week and were shown around the area by council officials and Cllr Declan Breathnach, who took them to Skypark in Carlingford amongst other places.
The idea for the winning of Dundalk and Pikeville originated with Dundalk-born Dr Pearse Lyons, whose company Alltech is making significant investments at present in the Pike County state city.
It is understood both areas hope to learn from each other in the months ahead.
Pikeville has twice been named as ‘One of the 100 Best Small Towns in America’ and is one of the most progressive communities in the state of Kentucky. The City of Pikeville is the county seat for Pike County, Kentucky. which has a population of 63,500.
Pikeville has a university and colleges, a large medical centre, the Easter Kentucky Exposition Centre, a theatre, and is developing outdoor facilities to take advantage of its position in the Appalachain Mountains.
It is also hoped that the relationship will not only be between Pikeville and Dundalk, but also Alltech, who may make a future investment in Dundalk
Earlier this month Dr Lyons, who started out working in the Harp Lager Brewery, was named Ireland’s fifth richest man by the Sunday Independent rich list, who estimated him to have a fortune of €2.2 billion.
The 68-year-old has been looking more at Ireland of late and as well as business interests in Co Meath, he is developing a €5m distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, close to St James’ Church, where his grandfather John was buried in 1948.
The official opening of the new Skypark at Carlingford Adventure Centre will take place on Sunday July 13th.
The new facility will be Ireland’s “biggest and most exciting zip line and sky trekking park.”
Admission to the opening is free with further information available by calling 042-9373100 or by emailing info@carlingfordadventure.com
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