GOAL Mile events at Mullingar Shamrocks and Multyfarnham

A number of GOAL Mile events have been confirmed for the region this Christmas.

Whether you’re walking, running, or showing your support in other ways, every step you take will help raise vital funds for GOAL’s life-saving humanitarian work in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Ukraine.

Through the GOAL Mile, your family could be the lifeline for other families in desperate need this Christmas.

There are the now traditional GOAL Mile events at Mullingar Shamrocks - on Christmas Day at 10.30am - and in Multyfarnham at noon.

There are also events at Castledaly GAA on St Stephen's Day at noon and at Padraig Pearses GAA, on Christmas Day at 10am.

The GOAL Mile is supported by AIB.

Now running for four decades, GOAL Mile is now a festive tradition that helps to raise critical funds for GOAL’s humanitarian work around the world for vulnerable communities affected by relentless conflict, the devastating effects of climate change and resulting mass displacement.

In 2024, the 203 GOAL Mile locations across Ireland raised a total of €750,000 for GOAL programmes in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, the aim is for this year’s GOAL Mile to be the biggest yet.

AIB has backed the GOAL Mile campaign since 2021 and the growth of the event has been helped by GOAL’s roster of sports ambassadors, including former Ireland rugby international and now analyst and pundit, Bernard Jackman.

He said: “Christmas is about coming together, and there’s no better way to do that than the GOAL Mile. It’s a brilliant tradition, where communities lace up and move for something much bigger than us.

"I’ve seen what teamwork can do on the pitch. The GOAL Mile is that same spirit, helping families in need across Gaza, Sudan and beyond. So, grab the kids, the dog, the whole crew and make your MILE matter. Organise, register, or donate today at goalmile.org.

Nafisa Brennan, senior fundraising manager at GOAL, added: “We here at GOAL, together with our partners at AIB, are delighted to kick off another season of the GOAL Mile, one of our biggest annual fundraisers.

"Since 2021, this important partnership has resulted in over €2million in donations from the people of Ireland and beyond, to support GOAL’s life-saving humanitarian programmes in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

“Your participation in this simple, family-friendly event helps GOAL make a real, tangible difference on the ground where our teams work."

To register for your local GOAL Mile please visit https://www.goalmile.org/