PALESTINIAN FLAG PROUDLY FLYS OVER IRELAND

April 15, 2010 at 06:06 (Activism, International Solidarity, Ireland, Palestine, Photography)

Derry Friends of Palestine Logo By Carlos Latuff

CLIMB FOR PALESTINE REACHES THE SUMMIT

Author: smac

On 10th April, the Derry Friends of Palestine held our first sponsored “Climb for Palestine” of Mount Errigal in beautiful Donegal. And what a success it was! We are very thankful for all the support people have given us and for all those who made the climb, collected the money and enjoyed the day of climbing and the night of great craic at the cottage.

After the prior week of snow, rain and general horrible weather, the Palestinian Sun God cleared the rain and parted the clouds in Ireland, the day was sunny, warm and perfect for the climb ahead. The group assembled at Templemore Sports Complex at 10AM, and after photos behind our new banner, the convoy of vehicles headed for Donegal.

Assemble at Templemore in Derry

After the drive to Donegal, soon everyone arrived in the parking lot and more photos were taken before the long climb to the top of Mount Errigal, shown in the background.

Group photo before the climb up

749m up Mount Errigal….

Paddy reminds us what we signed up for

Let’s get going…….

The Journey begins

Beginning the climb up the mountain and enjoying the scenery along the way.

heading up

Keep going………..

Keep going up

Don’t look down……..

Don’t Look Down

We made it!!!

Palestinain flag goes up on Errigal

Palestinian flag flies over Ireland

Palestinian flag flying over Ireland atop Mount Errigal

Finally everyone makes it to the top. Everyone celebrates and takes turns posing with the Palestinian flag on the summit of Mount Errigal.

Marty atop Errigal

The views are beautiful and people rest and enjoy the scenery before going back down the mountain.

The last view as we begin the climb down

We say Good Bye to the Palestinain Flag flying, as we being the climb down

View from top of Errigal

After the climb down everyone headed to the cottage for a traditional session and a few jars, the craic was ninety!

At the cottage another flag goes up

Marty and Steves, well deserved pint in hand

Mairtin with his Bodhran getting ready for the session

Time to relax and enjoy the night

And as the sun set on the Palestinian flag outside the cottage, the craic went on till the wee hours as we thought of the day Palestine will be free!

The Sun sets in Ireland and Palestine

All of us from Derry Friends of Palestine wish to thank everyone who participated in the “Climb for Palestine” and for making this fundraiser a big success. We look forward to your continued support as your donations will help us as we begin working on our next big project for Palestine. We have many more photos of the climb AND videos!! Visit the gallery HERE.

Go raibh maith agat
Free Free Palestine

See more photos HERE

And a video in thick Irish Brogue can be seen HERE

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