Five courageous women from Roger Casements GAC/LGFA and Geraldine’s Camogie Club Portglenone are gearing up to take part in an epic charity challenge this Saturday, 29th November, as they prepare to abseil an astonishing 150 feet from the Croke Park skyline, descending in full view of the iconic Hogan Stand.
Catherine McCallion, Roisin Convery, Patricia McCarry, Emma O’Boyle, and Elaine McAleese will proudly represent the Co Antrim club and entire county as they join a wider group of 53 brave participants, all united in their mission to raise funds for Air Ambulance NI Charity.
While these ladies may never have played in the GAA Headquarters for club or county, they are now preparing to take on something even more daunting — stepping off the roof of Croke Park itself in support of a life-saving cause.
With expert support from events company Adventure.ie, participants will take on one of Dublin’s most unique adrenaline challenges while helping sustain the vital Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS). Each year, Air Ambulance NI Charity need to raise £3 million to ensure the helicopter and HEMS team can continue to respond to the most critically ill individuals across the region.
This challenge is the latest in a strong tradition of charitable support within the club. In the past, Roger Casement GAC & LGFA alongside Geraldine’s Camogie Club have rallied together for major fundraising efforts, including the PG100 initiative last year and the joint campaign with Erin’s Own Cargin GAC for the Memorial Paddy Fullan Masters Match, now running successfully for two consecutive years. Their ongoing commitment reflects just how active, united, and community-minded the club continues to be.
The five club members from Roger Casements & Geraldine’s Camogie Club are calling on their community to get behind them, with every donation helping Air Ambulance NI continue delivering advanced critical care in partnership with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
Supporters can contribute to their fundraising efforts by making a donation to one of their online pages below as these remarkable women take the leap for a life-saving cause.
Catherine: Catherine McCallion is fundraising for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland
Roisin: Roisin Convery is fundraising for Air Ambulance Northern Ireland
Patricia: https://www.justgiving.com/page/patricia-mccarry-1