Athlone 'Family Fun Run' in memory of Grainne O'Neill takes place this month

A 5k 'Family Fun Run' in memory of the late solicitor and judge, Grainne O'Neill, will take place in her native Athlone this month.

The event will be happening at the Athlone Regional Sports Centre Fitness Park on Sunday, May 15, at 2pm. Registration will be held between 1pm and 1.45pm.

Grainne, who was appointed a district court judge in 2014, died four years ago this month, following an illness.

She was the much-loved daughter of retired colonel, Terry O’Neill, and the late Dr Ursula O’Neill (nee Loughnane).

Grainne was an avid runner, swimmer and triathlete, and to mark the first anniversary of her passing, in May 2019, a family fun run was held in Athlone IT.

The pandemic meant the event could not take place for the last two years, but thankfully it is now set for a return in less than a fortnight's time.

Registration cards are currently available, from the Regional Sports Centre and from TUS in Athlone, for the run which will raise money for the South Westmeath Hospice.