Community comes together in Louth for Cross Cooley Challenge
Walkers from across the region descended on Cooley on Saturday 23 May, for this year’s Cross Cooley Challenge.
Walkers from across the region descended on Cooley on Saturday 23 May, for this year’s Cross Cooley Challenge.
Now in its 14th year, the much-loved fundraising event always draws strong community support, raising vital funds for North Louth Hospice and the Maria Goretti Foundation.
Participants completed a 15.4km hike from Ravensdale to Carlingford, taking in some of the most scenic views in the region.
Refreshments and music in Greenore Railway Bar followed the event, giving participants a chance to celebrate together after completing the challenge.
From its inception in 2013 up to 2025, the challenge has raised over €487,000, with nearly 500 participants taking part last year alone.
Donations for this year’s event can be made online at www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/crosscooleychallenge2026 up 28 June 2026.
Speaking before this year’s event, Errol Boyle from the Cross Cooley Challenge team said: “Every year the support from the local community is incredible.
"People come back again and again, and there’s a real sense of togetherness on the day.
"It’s a great challenge, but it’s also about supporting two charities that mean a lot to so many families in the area.”
For more information, visit the Cross Cooley Challenge Facebook or Instagram pages.