by Alan Jacques
A CHARITY race will see participants take the scenic route through a popular County Limerick beauty spot this month.
Now in its fourth year, the Curraghchase 10k will see runners and walkers take in the sights of the popular tourist attraction on August 16 as they make their way through its mixed woodlands, park lands and lakes.
The event will see funds raised for Enable Ireland who provide free services to children and adults with disabilities and their families.
The road race will be staged through the picturesque woodland forest park taking in many of the sites of interest including the Gerard McDonnell memorial tree planted in honour of local Kilcornan man Gerard McDonnell, who was the first Irish man to summit K2.
Chairman of the Curraghchase 10k, James O’Shaughnessy expects this year’s race to be the biggest yet.
“The support and interest this year from both sponsors and participants was huge. Registration numbers are already higher than the previous three years with people registered from all around the country,” James commented.
“The Curraghchase 10k has become one of the must do 10k’s in the racing calendar,” he added.
James’ advise to anyone who wants to take part is to register early online at eventmaster.ie. Registration for adults is €20, €10 for under 18’s and kids under 12 are free. For more details email [email protected].
