Westmeath people of all ages and fitness levels are gearing up for the return of the GOAL Mile this Christmas, as four venues in the county play host to the popular annual fundraiser over the festive period.
The GOAL Mile is held in villages, towns, and cities all over Ireland every Christmas and is one of the country’s biggest and longest-running annual fundraising events. The concept is simple: people run or walk a mile and contribute whatever they can afford to GOAL on the day.
Thanks to GOAL Mile organisers and participants, millions have been raised to support GOAL’s work in the developing world since the first Mile was staged in 1982.
Westmeath Miles will be held on Christmas Day at Athlone GAA club, Pairc Chiarain from 11am to 1.30 pm; at Mullingar Harriers, Grange, Mullingar, from 11am to 1pm; and at Multyfarnham local park from 12pm, while there will also be a Mile held at Castledaly GAA Club from 11am to 12pm on St Stephen’s Day.
For more information, or to pick up a sponsorship card, please contact your local organiser, ring GOAL on (01 ) 2809779, or log on to www.goal.ie
