EUR-UP-IAN 2023

Support Ian O’Brien (43) as he scales the highest elevation points of the EU27 countries and the UK in just 28 days, in aid of Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease.
Eurupian official starts in 10 days time 🤞at the top of Mont Blanc.
I leave for France on Wednesday and start to prepare.
This morning was supposed to be a sunrise hike up #coumshingaun but you can never rely on Mountain weather. Good to get out with two of the team who, despite me insisting on a 4am start, were in great form. The next time I’ll meet these will be in Slovenia and Latvia! Mad!!
So, last Irish hike done. Over 30,000m of elevation climbed so far this year (combined that is over six Mont Blanc’s) Ready for what Europe has to challenge me with !
#parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsfitness #montblanc #hiking #hikingadventures #mountaineering #waterford #mountaineeringireland
Family. 
I’m days away from my big adventure and while it will be amazing, I’ll really miss the three ladies in my life. 
Over a month without them!
Was so nice to celebrate Clara’s communion at the weekend with family and friends.
She was so beautiful in her dress and Caroline and Hazel were gorgeous as always too.
I hope I do you all proud with EurUpIan and thanks for your support always.
TV interview. Looking forward to chatting with the crew on Ireland AM this Saturday morning. They are always good for a laugh so will be fun. 

https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/show/809/207635/0/Ireland-AM

#eopdie #parkinsondisease #hiking #hikingireland #europe #europeanunion🇪🇺 #parkinsonsfitness #parkinsonseurope #virginmediaone #irelandamvmtv
So humbling. My nephew , Robbie, presented me with €187 today. He and his 6th class classmates at St. Laurence’s B.N.S. in Stillorgan had a project to run a micro company for the Junior Entrepreneur Program. They decided to donate their profits to Eurupian. I’m so honoured and thankful to them all .
Ray is such a great interviewer. Genuinely interested in what I had to say and good for a laugh.
Thank you @rteradio1 

https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/22248728-early-onset-parkinsons-disease/

#parkinsonsawareness #parkinsonsdisease #eopdie #parkinsonseurope
Radio interview Today.
Delighted to be invited to chat with Ray D’Arcy today on @rteradio1 
Listen in between 3pm - 4:30pm
#eopdie #parkinsonsawareness #raydarcyshow #parkinsons
RNLI Dunmore East, May Day 1 mile (Vertical) Hike Challenge
Delighted to be invited to climb the highest point in both Mountain ranges in Co. Waterford who’s combined elevation is equal a mile!
These legends climbed both mountains in their full sea going wear to raise money for their charity.
Well done boys and thanks for having me along.
#darknessintolight Poor weather doesn’t matter when you are in good company. A very enjoyable morning on #crohaun outside #dungarvan . Talking and listening to people, it’s exactly what we can do to help each other. Let the light in.
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