The sun shone down on the Ballinasloe 10K Fun Run/Walk
The community of Ballinasloe was out in force last Sunday April 18 last as the town hosted its second annual Ballinasloe 10K Charity Run/Walk. The fundraising drive was organised by local based charity Stargazer Lily Foundation to raise much-needed funds and awareness for the Irish Cancer Society.
In excess of 350 participants gathered at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel to collect their race numbers and for a safety briefing and were then taken to the starting point where the sun shone down as the race was officially opened by the Ballinasloe Mayor Pat O’Sullivan at noon.
The event toured the local bog and emerged onto the Portumna road and continued through Kellysgrove and Beechlawn, ending the race in Poolboy where participants enjoyed light refreshments. Prizes were awarded back at the Carlton Shearwater Hotel for runners and walkers with the overall winner Wayne Reid completing the run in just over 34 minutes followed closely by Stephen McKeige at 35 minutes, and Niall Kelly in third at 40 minutes.
It was fantastic to see such an outpouring of support from the local community. Annette and the Stargazer team would like to extend a huge thank you to members of the Civil Defence, local Gardai, and all the other volunteers who helped make the event a great success.
Sunshine predicted at golf club!
Ballinasloe Golf Club are forecasting great golf and great weather over the Easter weekend.
The fun and frolics start on Good Friday with the ongoing Friday Open Day for ladies and gents. The fun and games continue with an Open Golf Team Classic on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday and all are welcome.
The Open Classic is a four-person event with any combination of ladies and gents. There is a timesheet available by contacting (090 ) 9642126.
Colon cancer talk
A talk on colon cancer will take place at Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre, Society Street, Ballinasloe on Wednesday April 27.
Mr Mark Regan MDFRCSI FRCS, gastrointestinal surgeon, will give a talk on colon cancer in Gullanes Hotel, Ballinasloe on Wednesday, April 27 at 7.30pm. Additional speakers will include Mr Ray Henry (chairman IACP ).
All are welcome. Contact John/Maura on (086 ) 2424262/ (090 ) 9645574 to register.
