Run to take place for Portlaoise boy critically injured in e-bike crash
The 13 year-old was critically injured following an e-bike crash on June 20
Friends of a Portlaoise boy who was critically injured in an e-bike crash are holding a run in his honour this coming Saturday.
The run is being organised to show solidarity with 13-year-old Thomas Cream Keogh and his family who remain at his hospital bedside since he was critically injured after he fell off an e-bike and hit his head on June 20, 2026.
The run is open to any members of the public who would like to take part and those running are being asked to wear baby blue tops. There are no forms or donations needed and water will be provided at the church.
The runners will gather at St Peter and Paul’s Church in Portlaoise with the run starting at 12 noon on Saturday, August 1.
The route of the run will be out the Dublin Road through Colliers Lane and back down the Dublin Road.
The run is being organised to show support for Thomas and his family and non runners are invited to come along and walk behind the runners.