Rare chance to exercise at exclusive Laois five star hotel grounds
Ballyfin GAA's 6km event takes place in the stunning Ballyfin House demesne
A rare opportunity to take a run or walk through the stunning Laois five star hotel grounds of Ballyfin House Hotel is coming around this January 2025.
Ballyfin GAA Club are delighted to be welcomed back into the rolling 614 acre private estate at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, for their annual fundraising 6km run / walk. It is due to take place on Sunday, January 26 at 11.30am.
The club are inviting participants to register now to reserve a spot.
"Amazing news, it's back. Ballyfin GAA 6k through Ballyfin Demesne returns this year. Sunday 26th January at 11.30am. Tell everyone. To reserve your spot follow the link below. Note: you pay at registration on the day of the event.
"This event is baby buggy and stroller friendly. Assistance dogs only.
"Prize: 1st man €100, 2nd man €40 3rd man €20. 1st woman €100 2nd woman €40 3rd woman €20. 1st juvenile boy €30 and 1st juvenile girl €30.
"Cost: adult €10, juvenile (15 and under €5. Family of two adults and two children €20.
"Tickets will be available on the day depending on demand. We would urge everyone in Ballyfin and beyond to support this fantastic event
The club is also taking part in the Ireland Lights Up fitness campaign at their own grounds, which they say is ideal preparation for the 6km event.
"Ballyfin GAA are delighted to be participating in the Ireland Lights Up initiative being run across our 32 counties. Thanks to everyone's hardwork we are in a position to facilitate this using our walking track and lights on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
"It's a fantastic opportunity for everyone in our community to get out and get moving for a healthier 2025".