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THE bank holiday weekend will see people in east Clare getting on their feet and their bikes.
The very first running of the East Clare 12K takes place in Kilkishen on bank holiday Monday next, May as
It’s open to runners, walkers and cyclists over a very picturesque course on the shores of Cullaun Lake and with shade from the – hopefully – hot sun through two kilometres of the walk which wends through Cul- laun Wood.
The walkers will have a water or snack stop at Cullaun House which isina beautiful setting on the shores
of the lake. One steep hill towards Craggaunowen Ring Fort will be a challenge for the cyclists to rise to.
“The running competition will be very competitive as there are valua- ble sponsored prizes for the first four men and the first four ladies home. There will also be spot prizes for the walkers and cyclists,’ sais Pat Nev- ille, one of the organisers.
‘There is a raffle for seven days ac- commodation in a holiday apartment in Sunny Beach Bulgaria for anyone who collects €150 or more by way of sponsorship for the Irish Cancer Association. Of course you can also take part on the day with the appro- priate entry fee or with a donation to the association,” the spokesman
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Registration takes place in the GAA Clubhouse on the day between llam and 12 noon. The individual entry fee 1s €10, a family can participate for €20. The walkers and cyclists will get on the road at 12 noon and the runners have a scheduled start at 12.30pm
Entries from all over the county and beyond are expected with all proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Association.
Pat said the organisers want to thank everyone who has supported the event “and particularly our main sponsors Lenmac Services”.
Sponsorship cards are still availa- ble and will be posted to anyone who
calls 087 9691415
All sponsorship cards and receipts must be handed in at registration on the day, to qualify for any raffles or other items such as tee-shirts. “This is very important as all moneys to the Irish Cancer Association must be forwarded within 20 days of the event and nobody likes chasing peo- ple for money after an event,’ said le