THE MIDDLE: OF WINTER, OF THE NIGHT, OF NOWHERE
On January 10th, 2025, the Art O’Neill (AON) will once again escape from Dublin Castle. Once again, The AON Pursuit, a shorter event will run alongside the Challenge event. In the escape of 1592 the Castle wardens gave chase, but gave up due to poor weather. The AON Pursuit recreates this element of the historical escape.
Both events will start from Dublin Castle and follow the same route through Dublin to Kippure Estate. The Pursuit will finish at Kippure Estate and the Challenge continues over open mountain via Art’s Cross to its finish at Glenmalure. Places for the Challenge event are decided by lottery. The Pursuit event is capped at 200 places. Both events are fully supported, with Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team at hand should help be needed.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: CHANGE OF DATE
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Due to circumstances beyond our control the date of the 2025 event has been changed to FRIDAY 10th January 2025. If you have entered the lottery and can make the changed date you don't need to do anything. If you cannot make the new date please email info@artoneill.ie and we will remove your name from the lottery draw. We apologize to anyone who is inconvenienced by this date change
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UPDATE : THE CHALLENGE LOTTERY WILL OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS ON FRIDAY 27th SEPTEMBER 2024-Check back then for a link to the Eventmaster sign up page !
The AON Challenge
The AON Challenge continues to claim its place as one of the toughest outdoor events in Ireland.
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60km route on road and open mountain
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Suitable for runners and walkers
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Dublin Castle to Glenmalure
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Entry limited to 200 places - decided by lottery
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Entries are not transferrable
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Refunds are not allowed - deferrals to the following year are possible under exceptional circumstances by agreement with the event organiser