Longford community is all set for final Cian Gray Memorial Run this weekend
One of the organisers of the Cian Gray Memorial Run, Claire Scott said they are hopeful of hitting the €100,000 mark after five years.
The fifth and final Cian Gray Memorial Run takes place this Sunday, August 2.
One of the organisers of the event, Clare Scott, explained, “Having raised €94,000 so far, we will be glad to hopefully hit the €100,000 mark after the five years with all proceeds going towards County Longford Hospice Homecare who cared so well for Cian during his illness.”
The Cian Gray Memorial Run is an all vehicle run, featuring lorries, tractors, cars and bikes.
It sets off from Dromard GAA grounds departing at 1pm, and registration starts at 11.30am.
The route goes from Dromard GAA to the 98 Bar, Ballinamuck, Gaigue Cross, Drumlish, Esker Cross, The Glenview, Murtagh’s Bar, Aughnacliffe and Murtagh’s bar, Arva before returning to Dromard GAA.
Clare said they encourage spectators to come out on the day.
“There will be plenty of refreshments, a burger van and we are holding a large raffle on the day after the vehicles return to the clubhouse.
“We would also love to see a crowd at some of the locations throughout the route as the run passes by. Times for when the run will be passing through each location will be posted on our Facebook page.”
To mark the final year of the Cian Gray Memorial Run, the organisers have arranged The Cian Gray Memorial Hooley which is taking place in the Breffni Arms Hotel Arva on Sunday, August 2 after the run with popular local band The Rurals kicking it off followed by The Porter Belly’s. Tickets €15.