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Longford Sports Partnership and Longford Tourism have launched several activities taking place over the summer months, including a Trail Running Series, the return of the Summer Walking Series and the ever popular completely sold out HER Outdoors Week which is funded by Sport Ireland.
Longford Trail Run Series 2023 offers a chance to explore and run, in nature. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO
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CAPTION: Michael Reilly (Longford Sports Partnership), Cllr Paraic Brady, Longford County Council Director of Services Michael Nevin, Longford County Council Director of Services Barbara Heslin, Tony Headon (Chairperson Longford Sports Partnership), Caleb Gilbert Longford Athletics Club, Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Colm Murray, Longford Sports Partnership Coordinator Sarah Mulligan, Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon and Tara Cunningham Longford Tourism Picture: Shelley Corcoran
The series will see a 5K run take place at 7.30pm on each Wednesday evening during the month of August. The runs will take place at:
The Royal Canal in Longford Town (August 2)
Corlea Bog (August 9)
Derrycassin Woods (August 16)
Newcastle Woods (August 23).
Registration is online via myrunresults.com. There is a nominal cost of €8 associated with each run. Runners can also choose to pay €15 to receive a t-shirt and medal per run or complete all four runs with t-shirt and medal for €30. This activity is in association with Longford Athletics Club.
Summer Walking Series 2023
The Summer Walking Series 2023 sees eight walks taking place at 6pm every Monday and Wednesday throughout August with the first starting on Monday, July 31. Participants can join in for as many walks as they wish. However, those who complete all eight walks will receive a free Walking Trail Challenge t-shirt.
Registration is free and can be done on Tickettailor.com (tickettailor.com/events/longfordsportspartnership). Select your walk from the list below:
Monday, July 31 - Newtownforbes Heritage trail walk
Wednesday, August 2 – Royal Canal Longford
Monday, August 7 Commons trail Lanesboro
Wednesday, August 9 – Corlea Bog
Monday, August 14 - Bri Leith Ardagh
Wednesday, August 16 - Derrycassin Woods
Monday, August 21 - Cairn Hill
Wednesday, August 23 - Newcastle Woods
HER Outdoors Week
The HER Outdoors Week inspires girls and women to embrace the outdoors, with many activities taking place. The week also aims to raise awareness of the benefits of being outside for physical and mental wellbeing. HER Outdoors Week takes place from August 14 - 20. Register for free at tickettailor.com (tickettailor.com/events/longfordsportspartnership).
Longford County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Colm Murray is encouraging everyone to get involved.
“It is great that Longford people have so many activities on their doorstep, helped greatly by the investments the Council has made in County Longford’s outdoor recreational amenities. I encourage everyone to get involved, to make the most of the rest of the summer and to see County Longford in new ways.”
Longford County Council Chief Executive Paddy Mahon spoke on the importance of the work of the Council in helping people take part in new activities.
“The Council, through the work of our Longford Sports Partnership and Longford Tourism, proudly promotes these excellent opportunities for people to prioritise their physical and mental health.”
Tony Headon, Chairperson of Longford Sports Partnership says “Sport Ireland’s HER Outdoors Week is proving to be a wonderful annual opportunity for all females to escape to the outdoors and try something new. We want women in Longford discovering the fun and freedom of the outdoors. This week will ignite that sense of adventure. In Longford we have Archery, Yoga, Kayaking, Golf and much more.
"We are also excited to have the trail run and summer walk series taking place in Longford again, to showcase the lovely running and walking trails we have in County Longford.”
For further information, check out Longfordsports.ie or follow Longford Sports Partnership on social media.
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