Emma’s big win before the race!
A local Mother had an extra reason to celebrate when crossing the finishing line at last weekend’s VHI Women’s Mini Marathon after winning a brand new Nissan Micra.
Mum of two Emma McGovern from Monasterboice won the stylish new car when her name was drawn from the list of almost 35,000 women taking part in the 10km race, which Nissan supports as official car sponsor.
The big surprise was sprung by Nissan when Emma visited Elverys Sports in Dundalk the Sunday before the race to collect her race number. 30th May 2017: A Monasterboice mum of two ‘I had no idea. I still can’t believe that I’ve won. This is my first time to enter the race and I only signed up in March after my friend, Carol Argue, coaxed me into it,’ said a delighted Emma.
Although a native of Monasterboice, Emma is now living in Carrickmacross with her partner Aaron and two daughters Eve (4) and Lilly (1).
‘ The car couldn’t have come at a better time. Eve starts school in September and we needed a second car because Aaron works in Dundalk. We are also getting married in October so our new Nissan Micra has arrived at the perfect time,’ said Emma.