Explore Nephin by night

A SPONSORED moonlight walk in aid of the Mayo Mountain Rescue team will take place on beautiful Nephin on Saturday, March 11.

You can choose between a two-hour 4km or a four-hour 6km fully guided night hike of the Nephin mountains.

The meeting point is Leonard's Pub in Lahardane at 5 p.m. for a bus transfer to the start. The hike will be guided by experienced walkers from the Mayo Mountain Rescue team, with refreshments in Leonard's afterwards.

The costs are as follows: €30 per adult or €90 for a family (two adults and children between the ages of 12 and 18 - Under 12s not permitted.) To register or to find out more details, call team members Mary on (087) 2908175 or Shane on (087) 6779700.