Abseil for World Sight Day

On 10 October 2024, join us to celebrate World Sight Day by taking on the challenge of a lifetime: abseil 150ft from the roof of Croke Park in Dublin.

Dr Sinead Kane, an international keynote speaker, solicitor and visually impaired athlete, took on the abseil challenge as a Sightsavers ambassador in 2022.

Each year in October, Sightsavers Ireland hosts a once-in-a-lifetime challenge to mark World Sight Day: a 150ft abseil from the roof of Ireland’s Croke Park.

Sightsavers Ireland aims to make World Sight Day even more special with the help of our supporters! Why not challenge yourself, your colleagues, family or friends to take on this fantastic event to help support our life-changing work?

For the cost of €1,300, your team of four people can help Sightsavers change lives by protecting the sight of more than 26,000 people in some of the world’s poorest countries. You can also take part as an individual for €350.

For more details or to sign up, email us!

[email protected]

What does the abseil package include?

Sightsavers World Sight Day t-shirt
Abseil off Croke Park (90-minute time slot)
Abseil equipment and professional instruction
Experience the Croke Park Skyline tour
Tea/coffee and biscuits

How do I sign up?

If you’re interested in taking part, contact Emma at [email protected] or call 01 6637666. We’d be delighted to provide you with more information on this thrilling challenge.

Click on our gallery below to see some of the intrepid supporters who have taken on the challenge in previous years.

The concept and logistics for the event are overseen by outdoor retailer Adventure.ie, whose experts will guide us and our supporters throughout the challenge.