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Abandoned church8/5/2023 ![]() Please sign your brevet card at the end of the event. Last control at Whitehall closes at 20.40pm Hauntingly beautiful, the old church has been featured in many movies. Standing abandoned since 1975, it has become a symbol of the city's decline. City Methodist Church is one of Gary's most recognizable landmarks. The answers to be entered into the allocated spot on the brevet card As of 2013, the Gary Department of Redevelopment has estimated that one-third of all homes in the city are unoccupied or abandoned. The information (info) control questions will be on the route sheet. From Dunboyne it is a short trip across to Kilbride and back to the finish at Whitehall via Kilshane Way, Cappagh Hospital, Finglas and Glasnevin.Ĭontrols: Summerhill 69.4k, Unknown Church 89.1k (Info), Timahoe 127.4k (Info), Kilcock 154.9k, Kilbride 186kĪ timed and dated proof of passage is required for all controls e.g. Turning southwards at Old Dunfierth Church (ruin), south to Timahoe, heading east from Timahoe back towards Dunboyne through Ballyfanagh, Staplestown, Clonfert, Kilcock, Blackhall, Kilcloon. From Garristown the route swings west toward Dunfierth via Trevet, Dunshaughlin, Drumree, Summerhill, Agher, Castlerickard, Boyne Aquaduct, Blackwater Aquaduct, Enfield, Cloncurry, Newtown. Turning right from the carpark it heads west along the R103, Collins Ave. The route visits 8 abandoned churches in Counties Dublin, Meath and Kildare. ![]() Watch out for other users coming in the opposite direction. Take special care when passing under hump back bridges, where the track is narrow. Show courtesy to all other users, particularly when passing from behind. It also takes in part of the Royal Canal Way, which is a shared area, with walkers, dogs etc. So in todays video we explore an abandoned church built in 1860. There is a 5k gravel section on this route. The beautiful ruins of the old Sheldon Church in Beaufort County, South Carolina stand amongst enchanting oak trees, their branches draped in Spanish moss. There are 2 Info Controls, so bring a pen. A structure built in the mid-1700s, burned and abandoned so long ago that not a single picture of it during its days of use exists. Good Lights, Helmets and Cycling Ireland Licence (Annual or One-day) mandatory. This is an unsupported event, riders must bring or buy their own refreshments, and must be self-sufficient for repairs etc. ![]() The website Abandoned America documents defunct and decaying sites across the USA. Start Location: Whitehall Church, Eircode D09 E2R2įacilities/Parking: Parking available at the start, BEWARE OF THE OVERHEAD BARRIER AT ENTRANCE. Abandoned America: Churches in sad states of decay. Optional ACP or Audax Ireland Medals €7 each Exploring a church is still one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have. ![]() Like all abandoned buildings, they should be respected, and restraint should always be shown. One-day Licence is available for €20 if required, this will be charged automatically on Eventmaster if you do not provide a valid current Cycling Ireland Licence Number.Įventmaster Entry Link: Abandoned Churches 200 2023 – Buy Tickets (eventmaster.ie) When exploring abandoned churches, you must never take anything that lies around, break anything on purpose, deface the property, or stay over for the night. Closing date for entries: 31st December 2022, Max 25 RidersĪll entries must be made on Eventmaster only. ![]()
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