On Sunday 7th February please come along to the NUIG grounds in Dangan to participate in the Galway 6k Run for Haiti. All are welcome, runners, joggers, walkers and families. Please give an hour of your time to join this "Galway meitheal" to show solidarity with the devastated families in Haiti.
Suggested Donation : €20 Adults and families, €5 Students
Starting times : Every half hour from 10:30am to midday
We can all help. Every euro makes a difference. Please note, children are especially welcome (supervised please). This is a no frills event along the very scenic banks of the Corrib river. 100% of the funds raised will go directly to the hospital and orphanage where Irish workers Gena Heraghty and Kieran Rigney are based.
Gena is from Westport, Co Mayo and and Kieran is from Banagher, Co Offaly.
Both have worked with the charity ‘Our Little Brothers and Sisters’ for over 20 years in Haiti. Kieran, Gena and many other Irish volunteers have done tremendous work in Haiti over the past two decades.
Kieran and Gena are now asking for help. The orphanage, which they help run,
urgently needs food and water. Diesel is in very short supply. Without diesel for the generator, there is no electricity. Without electricity, there is no water. So no washing, no toilets , no drinking water
If you are unable to attend in Galway on Sunday 7th but would like to organize your own running event at a similar time please contact us at haiti@runireland.com and we will arrange for all funds raised to go directly to Kieran and Gena.
Following on from the hugely successful West of Ireland Womens Mini Marathon and the Mayo Fit4Life initiative Mayo Athletic Club / Swinford Athletic Club in association with Mayo Sports Partnership are hosting a ’Mayo Fit4life/Meet and Train 5km series throughout south and east Mayo. This is a pilot initiative and its hoped that this series will be rolled out county wide to all groups in 2011.
This year the series encompasses Castlebar, Swinford and Claremorris. The emphasis is on fun and everyone is invited to be part of this new initiative. The 5km series is open to all,you don't have to be a member of any club, if you just like to do a little walking or jogging this is a fun initiative and a chance to meet others.
For further details on all the events please click here Mayo Fit4Life 5K Summer Series, contact Anne Ronayne Community Sports Development Project Worker at 094-9047022.
Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:37:00 ISTMayo in Motion Walking & Cycling June 2010
In 2007 the Mayo Walking Partnership Group was established under auspices of the Mayo County Development Board. Membership includes representatives from Mayo County Council, South West Development Company, Mayo North East Leader Partnership Teo, Failte Ireland, Coillte, Teagasc, Farming Representative Bodies, Sport Partnership, Community Forum & Other Stakeholders. Many local routes /trails have been developed for visitors and local people. This promotion aims to provide you with information about participation opportunities for all types of walking / cycling in the county.To see the full list of events for Bike Week click here 2010 Bike Week Events To view a full list of Walks please click here 2010 Walking Calendar of Events
Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:12:00 ISTEstablished in late 2004, the Partnership produces an annual report to record its outputs and impacts during the year. This annual review document click here 2008 MSP Review is the second report utilising the SPEAK monitoring and evaluation software commissioned by the Irish Sports Council in 2007. This report aims to in some way to measure the Partnerships ongoing development which in no way takes away from the longer term impacts of sport / recreation which are more difficult to record.The report also acknowledges the ongoing work of the Sports Inclusion Disability Officer and the Community Sports Project Worker noting the huge amount of work done in disadvantaged areas. The increased number of projects / outputs on 2007 illustrates the Partnerships commitment to Social Inclusion and Community Cohesion throughout all sectors of the population.
The theme of co-operation and collaboration is evident throughout this report and illustrates what can be achieved when there is joined up thinking at local level. In this regard the importance of local networking and awareness raising is vital from both an output and impact perspective. As the Partnership moves into the next stage, policy development, such as the plan for involvement of people with a disability, is now key for future needs.The Sports Partnership is situated at the Cedar Building ( Beside Roadstone) Moneen, Castlebar however if you need more information contact the Partnership at 094-9047025 or e-mail msp@mayococo.ie
Fri, 22 May 2009 16:07:00 IST
History will be made in Castlebar next May and ladies everywhere are being asked to play, or more precisely, run, jog or walk their part.
The first ever West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon is set to attract all ages to Mayo’s county town be they a serious runner, leisurely jogger or occasional walker; in essence it’s a one size fits all mini-marathon.
Bank Holiday Sunday, May 2, 2010 has been set aside as the date of an inaugural event that organisers hope will become a firm and much loved fixture on Ireland’s athletics calendar.
The 10-kilometre run and walk is being co-organised by the Western People and Mayo Sports Partnership and whilst the presence of elite runners is sure to provide the race with a strong competitive element, central to the Women’s Mini-Marathon will be the opportunity for all West of Ireland charities to raise much needed funds for their respective organisations.
Indeed, a number of personalities have already signed up for the initiative, including TD Beverly Flynn, former Rose of Tralee Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, director of Special Olympics Europe, Mary Davis and well-known Mayo cancer action campaigner, Mary McGreal.
Speaking about the initiative, Western People CEO, Brian Feeney said: "The Western People has wanted to organise a women's mini marathon in the West for some time and we're delighted that on May 2nd, this objective will come to fruition thanks to the co-operation between the Western People and Mayo Sports Partnership".
“The event also presents a wonderful opportunity for local charities to raise vital funds” he added.
Never before has a women’s-only athletics event of this size been held west of the Shannon and with goodie bags on offer for the first thousand entrants, the uptake is expected to be high. Indeed, the arrival of so many runners and walkers and their families and supporters to Castlebar for the West of Ireland Mini-Marathon, the local economy is likely to receive a significant boost.
“Mayo Sports Partnership is delighted to be involved in this major local initiative to encourage women of all ages and abilities to become more physically active. In any project partnership and collaboration is vital to ensure success and when the Western People approached the Partnership in November inviting us to come on board with the initiative it did not take us long to make up our minds” said Mayo Sports Partnership chairman, councillor Henry Kenny.
With the mini-marathon a little over three months away, the preparation of many participants will soon get underway in earnest. In the weeks leading up to the big day, the Western People will be publishing training plans for runners of various abilities confirmed Sports Editor, Anthony Hennigan. “We hope will be of great assistance in the preparation of all participants, whatever their level of experience” he commented. “The response of athletic clubs from across the region, social running groups like Fit4Life, other sporting bodies, charity organisations and individuals has already been extremely positive so we’re all looking forward to the day itself and expect it will be hugely enjoyable for all concerned.”
Event details
West of Ireland Women’s Mini-Marathon organised by Western People and Mayo Sports Partnership. Other partners include event sponsor Connaught Gold, the Irish Sports Council, Castlebar Town Council, Mayo County Council, Failte Ireland, Castlebar Chamber of Commerce and the Mayo Athletics Community.
Sunday, May 2nd , 2010. Starts at the Mall, Castlebar.
Entry forms will be published in the Western People each week until April 27th. Entry forms will also be published in the Western People's sister papers, the
Roscommon Herald and Sligo Weekender. Participants are also eligible to register online at www.mayosports.ie and additional entry forms are available by calling into Mayo Sports Partnership at Moneen, Castlebar. First 1,000 participants to register will receive a free goodie bag.Register for the event online at www.westofirelandwomensminimarathon.com or download the application form here Womens Mini Marathon Application Form and return to the Sports Partnership office.
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