An incredible expedition to Iceland is set to kick off from Killybegs this evening.
The Ireland to Iceland crew will set sail from Killybegs Harbour at 5pm in order to raise awareness and funds for Good2Talk Westmeath, a Mullingar based charity who provide suicide prevention, counselling, and psychotherapy services to the people of Westmeath.
The team is comprised of Westmeath natives Tommy Owens (ISA Yachtmaster offshore), Sean Geraghty (ISA Yachtmaster offshore), Martin Fox, Paul Taafe, Paul Rogan and John Owens, who will complete their voyage on the Martha Jane.
En route to Iceland, the crew will detour to explore The Hebrides, Orkney, Shetland Islands, and Faroe Islands before sailing on to their final destination to Reykjavík in Iceland, making their entire journey approximately 1,600 km long.
Their first stop after leaving Killybegs will be Port Ellen on the Scottish island of Islay.
Before they set sail, the musical crew will host a jam session at the Ahoy Café this afternoon before embarking on their incredible journey north.
Let’s hope they don’t get “cold feet” before they set sail!
Hoping to raise €5,000 for Good2Talk Westmeath, the team have already raised a phenomenal €1,530. If you would like to donate you can do so by following this link:
https://www.gofundme.com/ireland-to-iceland-2017
