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Nenagh.ie Annual 10K Run in Aid of Horse Riding for the Disabled to take place on Sunday 12th Oct

September 201412th

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Nenagh.ie Annual 10K Run in Aid of Horse Riding for the Disabled to take place on Sunday 12th Oct

Nenagh.ie are hosting their Annual 10K run on Sunday 12th of October. All proceeds from the event are been given to this year’s chosen charity - Horse Riding for the Disabled, Nenagh Branch.rvice to the people of Nenagh and district.

The aim of the branch is to offer the opportunity of recreational and therapeutic Horse Riding to any person, with a physical or intellectual disability. There are many proven benefits from this type of therapy. It promotes the well being and relaxation of young people and adults with special needs. This service is soley on a voluntery basis and they strive to enhance the quality of life for their users. For further information please visit  www.rdai.org

Mary Shiels, Secretary of the Nenagh Branch, was delighted to hear about the fundraising event saying, “The raised money will go directly towards new equipment and hire of the Equestrian Centre.”

The 10k race will start and finish from McDonagh Park GAA grounds, with runners and walkers under starters orders at 10:30 am sharp.

To register for the race please log on to nenagh.ie. Online registration costs €15 + €1 booking fee and closes on Friday 10th October. Alternatively you can register n the morning between 9-10 for €20. The first 200 entrants registered online will receive a FREE high visibility dry fit running T-shirt so be sure to register very soon!

Each entrant will receive a medal to signify their participation in the event. All Runners/Walkers will be given a number and timing chip on the morning to monitor their performance. It is expected to gather a large crowd from around the county of experienced and novice runners alike. Participants will be glad to know it is a flat 10k route, with fast running times expected. If you don’t want to participate in the run/walk, but would still like to help, we are looking for volunteers to act as marshals on the route. If this is something you wouldn’t mind helping with, please call 067 44444 to speak to Louisa.

Nenagh.ie and the Horse Riding for the Disabled Nenagh Branch would like to say a huge Thank You to the sponsors of the event; ABP Nenagh, P&G, Michael Scroope Insurances Ltd, Equistyle and Sheedy's Centra.

Also thank you to Nenagh Eire Og GAA Club for the use of their facilities on the day of the event. The sponsors generosity has helped hugely in getting the event up and running.

Please show you care and support this event. For more information please log on to nenagh.ie.

Further Details & Online Registration Here >>

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