Dundalk Leader 8th August 2013
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New 5K run promises athletes double the fun LOCAL runners, joggers and walkers have the chance to put the ‘Fun’ back into fun running with a new take on the popular road running craze. The ‘Double the Fun 5K Run’ on Saturday September 7 around Lordship Village is encouraging participants to run in pairs. Any combination is welcome, such as husband/wife, boyfriend/ girlfriend, brother/ sister, parent/child, friends – basically whatever you decide. This provides a great opportunity for experienced runners
to help guide a novice through a 5k run, perhaps for the first time, but those who wish to run as individuals are welcome to do so. The event is being organised by St Patricks GFC and Ravensdale Sports Field committee to raise funds for juvenile sport in the area. It will take place on Saturday September 7 commencing at Noon from St Patricks GFC complex in Lordship. The course will see participants take on a flat course past Fitzpatrick’s restaurant and back to the St
Patricks. Entry is €20 for two participants, or €15 for an individual. If you register as pair, you must stay as pair. Chairman of St Patrick’s GFC, Alan Duffy, explained that the event is being organised as part of a family fun day for the club. “There is a huge amount of interest in running at the moment but we wanted to do something a little bit different and ensure there was a large fun element to it. “There are plenty of races where people can
run against the clock, but we wanted to attract people who might be running for the first time, or would like to run with somebody. It is also an opportunity for a more experienced runner to help a novice through a 5km run by helping them with pace and offering encouragement and support throughout”, stated Alan. Registration will take place on Thursday September 5 at 8pm and Saturday 7 from 10.45am at the St Patricks cclubrooms. For information contact 086 772 6324.
Dundalk musicians impress at Leinster Fleadh Cheoil
Duet Under 12 Winners (James White & Leona McCahill) 4
Harp 12-15 Winner (Fionnuala Donlon)
Disqualified from driving for ten years A MAN who is currently serving a five-year sentence in Wheatfield prison was given a five month sentence and disqualified from driving for ten years after pleading guilty to driving without insurance at Dundalk District Court. Michael Regan
with an address at 44 Montpellier Gardens, Infirmary Road, Dublin, was stopped by Gardai at Apple Green, Castlebellingham, on March 30 this year. He pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while disqualified, driving with no insurance and failing to pro-
duce insurance. The 21-year-old defendant, who has 92 previous convictions is currently serving a sentence and due for release on August 15, 2016. The court was told that Mr Regan has had difficulty with tablets in the past but since
entering prison he has been putting his time to good use by attending school and workshops. In convicting the defendant on the no insurance charge, Judge Cormac D Dunne convicted on the other matters and took them into account.
Above: Senior Mens Iriish Singing Winner (Daithi Kearney); Left: Piano Accordion 1st & 2nd with Paul McMahon
Piano Accordion Winner Under 12 (James White)