VIVA Golf Classic

On August 7th, Tullamore Golf Club again hosted the annual VIVA Golf Classic. On one of this summer's few good days, over 30 teams competed for a host of prizes with Martin Bohan's team emerging victorious.

Since its inception in 2003, the event has built up a loyal following and has raised almost € 50,000 for VIVA's overseas projects.

VIVA would again like to thank Tony McManus for all his efforts in organising the Classic. We would also like to acknowledge the support of our main sponsors, Univet and C & M Vetlink.

(The winning team - L to R - Lar Lyons, John O'Connell, Martin Bohan, Pat Delahunty)

The Burren 100

On Saturday last, the "VIVA Wheelers" headed for Clare for their latest cycle challenge, a 100km sprint through the Burren! Over 50 cyclists took part on what was one of the sunniest weekends of the year. Starting in Ballyvaughan, the route took the cyclists to Corofin, Ennisdymon, Lahinch, Doolin , the Cliffs of Moher and finally, a spectacularly scenic finish along the coastal route to Ballyvaughan. A dinner in the Hylands Burren Hotel capped what was a perfect day.

The event will raise over € 16,000 for VIVA's livestock projects overseas and due to its success it is hoped to make this an annual event moving around Ireland each year to a different venue. This will compliment our overseas cycle challenges.

VIVA would like to thank our sponsors, Sioda Interiors (Dundalk) and Paddy O'Donoghue of Veterinary Instruments Ltd, (Ballyvaughan). We'd also like to thank the members of the Burren Cycling Club who accompanied us on the route. The event was organised by Irish Cycling Safaris.

To register your interest for future VIVA Wheelers events contact mike@viva.ie



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