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Ballyshann­on 5k road race

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THE 6th Annual Streets of Ballyshann­on 5k Road Race takes place on Saturday January 26th at 11.30 am. The race starts at Lakeside Centre and this year finishes at East Port . The event is AAI Approved, with chip timing. This new course designed by Martin O’Halloran Tir Chonaill AC is a relatively level course and should produce fast times and PBs. The “old” hill at the finish is now gone. There is a prize fund of €500+ on offer in the Men & Ladies age groups plus excellent Spot Prizes for Joggers, Fun Runners,Couch to 5ks and walkers . This is one of the first 5ks in the early part of the New Year and is an ideal event for people to check on their fitness levels in a competitiv­e environmen­t at end of first month 2019. Registrati­on takes place at Lakeside from 10am until 11.15. No entries will be permitted af- ter 11.15 . The men’s title holder is Liam Feely North Leitrim and the Ladies title is held by Kinlough native Teresa McGloin now running for Finn Valley AV The event is organised by the Ballyshann­on Rugby Club to help raise funds for continued developmen­t of underage rugby. Further info from Joe Flannery at 087 2969454 or Martin O’Halloran on 087 2507609 or on Ballyshann­on Rugby Club Facebook Page.

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