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THE beautiful Vale of Belvoir nes- tles into the countryside between Kilkishen and Sixmilebridge. Its beauty inspired local Bard Martin Kennedy from Violet Hill Broadford to write about this tranquil place of peace and serenity. On Sunday, Feb- ruary 17, people will get a chance to retrace the Bard’s footsteps as they will be led on a ramble through the Vale.
It is all for a good cause. Emer Cleary, a young girl from Ennis, will be taking on the challenge to climb the great mountains of Kiliminjaro on the Kenyan border at the end of February. The ramble through the Vale will help Emer to raise funds for the charity Bothair who do tre- mendous work in helping people in third world countries to help them- So Aone
Over the years, Bothair has sent breeding animals such as _ heifer calves and goats to farmers in third
world countries to help them stock their lands.
By climbing Kiliminjaro, Emer will help in keeping this dream alive.
By rambling through the Vale of Belvoir, you will be able to help out in keeping the dream alive as well. Base camp is Kilkishen National School where registration takes place at 12.30pm with the ramble leaving for the Vale at lpm sharp.
There will be a short five minute history lecture on the poetry of Mar- tin Kennedy and on the vale before the ramble leaves. Local traditional singer Sean Mc Mahon from Kil- murry will give a rendering of the poet’s creation on the vale at the old forge in Belvoir while the walkers are having a short break.
The ramble is 10 kms and people are asked to bring suitable walk- ing gear as well as a little food and drinks.
Sponsorship cards are available by contacting Eoin on 086 2572792 or people can contribute on the day.