Ballinafid and Multyfarnham Community Social Services organised the enjoyable Derravaragh 5m on the shores of Lough Derravaragh this morning.
The run and the reception afterwards in the pavilion at the lake were lively and well supported by both participants and athletes.
The social services committee members, through good organisation and cooperation, made certain that observers, runners and their supporters all enjoyed refreshments on a blustery morning.
Proceeds from the event will go towards the work of the community services, which include for example, chiropody, hair dressing, tea parties, bingo,and social excursion to points of interest.
Well done to all concerned.
Andrew Boyhan making it look easy as he rounds the bend on the homeward stretch.
Anne Von Buna and Karen McGouran at the finish line.
Enjoying a well earned cuppa at the pavilion, Catherine Lundon, Sharon Haughey and Anne Moran. The 5 mile race was organised by Catherine for Ballinafid Multyfarnham Social Servicese. Those interested in the ongoing activities of this group can contact Maura Lundon on 0868069891 to find out more.
Members of the Mullingar Civil Defence partnered with local volunteers to ensure that the roads around Donore were safe and secure for athletes partaking in the 5m Derravaragh run on Saturday morning, including Mary Power and Joe Gavin, Mullingar Civil Defence, and Tom Carter, Denis Nolan, and Alan McGouran on the Donore Road.
Concepta Breber, Collinstown, Siobhan Hayden, Castlepollard, and Elaine McCormack, Collinstown.
At the former entrance to the historic Derravaragh House Estate, cheering on the athletes taking on the 5m were Elizabeth Downs with John and Ned O'Reilly.
Griffin Kearney relaxes at the finish line on the shores of Lough Derravaragh moments after running the 5m.
John Moran and Paul Smith enjoy the sunshine at the conclusion of the race.
Kevin Coffey with Patricia and BlueBelle Coffey at the finish.
Martin Downs after completing the Derravaragh 5m, with John Joe Lohan, volunteer, and Maura Lundon, Ballinafid Multyfarnham Community Social Services chairperson. If you would like to know more about the activities of this group please phone or text Maura on 0868069891.
Mick Smith, a proud father, with his sons Declan and Paul at the end of the race.
Olive and Cora Marshall, Edgeworthstown, Kevin Coffey, Multyfarnham, and Alison Byrne, Rochfordbridge.
Thomas Donnelly, Andy Boyhan and Basil Sexton take a moment to enjoy the atmosphere at the pavilion on Derravaragh.
