Chieftain’s Walk 2020 officially launched

The 2020 Chieftain’s Walk in memory of Martin Mc Guinness has been officially launched with a new route.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Feb 2020, 15:46 BST
Pictured at the launch of this year's Chieftain's Walk on the Derry Walls are, from left: Mickey Anderson, Tiarnan Hargan, Sean Hargan, Paul Kavanagh, Bernie McGuinness and Oisin Hargan.Pictured at the launch of this year's Chieftain's Walk on the Derry Walls are, from left: Mickey Anderson, Tiarnan Hargan, Sean Hargan, Paul Kavanagh, Bernie McGuinness and Oisin Hargan.
Pictured at the launch of this year's Chieftain's Walk on the Derry Walls are, from left: Mickey Anderson, Tiarnan Hargan, Sean Hargan, Paul Kavanagh, Bernie McGuinness and Oisin Hargan.

Thousands have taken part in the event over the past two years and it is hoped for another huge turnout to raise funds for the Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation established in his memory.

Martin’s son, Fiachra Mc Guinness said: “We are delighted to confirm that the Chieftain’s Walk 2020 will take place on Sunday, March 29th at 1-30pm on a new route from Westland Street, to the Derry Walls and finishing at the Long Tower Centre.”

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The first Chieftain’s Walk saw thousands of people walk from Glenowen to Grianan Fort and last year people braved the horrendous weather to walk from Ebrington Square to the Brandywell.

Mr McGuinnesss said this years route continues to include places in the city that were special to his father.

“In keeping with previous years, the route reflects places that were special to our father with the inclusion of the Derry Walls, somewhere he would often walk and was delighted to see reopened.”

Mr McGuinness said that once again everyone who registers for the walk will receive a special memento.

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“It has been fantastic for us as a family to see so many people turning out to remember our father over the last two years and we hope they will do so again next month and help raise funds for the Foundation established in his name.

“Once again there will be a special memento of the day for everyone who registers and we hope as many people as possible come along to enjoy the day and help us celebrate his life and legacy.”

To register for the walk visit: https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/chieftainswalk2020

Registration for the walk is £10.

Further details can be found on: The Chieftains Walk – Martin McGuiness@TheChieftainsWalk