Four mile fun run this weekend for new Kilbeggan project

A new community initiative which aims to rejuvenate the Kilbeggan area is holding a fundraising four mile fun run and walk this weekend. Renew Kilbeggan is a new group established by a group of locals during the summer, with the intention of giving the town a bit of a facelift and a general spruce-up over the next few months. Among the projects they hope to tackle include resurrecting some old shopfronts, cleaning up derelict buildings and also encouraging the set-up of new businesses in the area. However, first on the group's to-do list is a clean-up of the old Protestant cemetery and church yard, set to take place over the next few weeks. This Saturday, November 24, the Renew Kilbeggan group will hold a fundraising four mile fun run and walk starting at the harbour in Kilbeggan. Registration begins at 1pm with the race, sanctioned by the Athletics Association of Ireland (AAI), beginning at 2pm. The entry fee is €5 for children, €10 for adults and €25 for a family of three or more. There will be prizes for first, second and third male and female finishers on the day. Parking will be available at St James Church in the town and light refreshments will be available after the race. The Hugh Daniels Junior Cup (JFC) won by Kilbeggan footballers earlier this year will also make an appearance at the race for anyone who wants a keepsake photo! For further information about the four mile fun run or Renew Kilbeggan, call Mick Murphy 085 1362419.