The annual Christmas Day run in aid of the Longford Branch of Multiple Sclerosis took place again this year for the 32nd time! Over 100 people participated in the event. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO A special word of thanks to everyone who took part and helped make this a huge success again this year. Sincere appreciation to Peter Hanley Motors, Ballymahon who sponsored t-Shirts for participants. Thanks to the Pier Inn who provided refreshments en route. Also to the Gavigan and Kenny Family who provided treats for participants outside their homes. Thanks to Bernard Keane, SuperValu Lanesboro who provided cups for hot refreshments. The winner this year was Connell Kennelly, with a time of 44 minutes and 51 seconds, 2nd cross the line was Martin Gillen with a time of 44 minutes and 59 seconds and 3rd was Stephen Farrell. The first lady was Deirdre Hopkins with a time of 46 minutes and 53 seconds, 2nd was Therese O’Connor with a time of 47 minutes and 30 seconds and 3rd was Ronie Masterson. Thanks to everyone who continues to help make this event such a huge success for Longford MS. At the moment funds collected are in the region of €5,500. An update on the total amount raised will be provided in the next few weeks.

placeholder image — The annual Christmas Day run in aid of the Longford Branch of Multiple Sclerosis took place again this year for the 32nd time! Over 100 people participated in the event. READ MORE BELOW PHOTO A special word of thanks to everyone who took part and helped make this a huge success again this year. Sincere appreciation to Peter Hanley Motors, Ballymahon who sponsored t-Shirts for participants. Thanks to the Pier Inn who provided refreshments en route. Also to the Gavigan and Kenny Family who provided treats for participants outside their homes. Thanks to Bernard Keane, SuperValu Lanesboro who provided cups for hot refreshments. The winner this year was Connell Kennelly, with a time of 44 minutes and 51 seconds, 2nd cross the line was Martin Gillen with a time of 44 minutes and 59 seconds and 3rd was Stephen Farrell. The first lady was Deirdre Hopkins with a time of 46 minutes and 53 seconds, 2nd was Therese O’Connor with a time of 47 minutes and 30 seconds and 3rd was Ronie Masterson. Thanks to everyone who continues to help make this event such a huge success for Longford MS. At the moment funds collected are in the region of €5,500. An update on the total amount raised will be provided in the next few weeks.

PICTURES | One hundred participants take part in 32nd Longford MS Christmas Day Run

Published 27th Dec 2022, 20:34 GMT

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Caption: 2nd lady home in the 32nd Longford MS Christmas Day Run Therese O'Connor, Lanesboro accepting her prize from Matthew Thompson of Longford Multiple Sclerosis Picture: Brigid Mullooly

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Caption: Matthew Thompson of Longford Multiple Sclerosis presenting 1st man home in the 32nd Longford MS Christmas Day Run Connell Kennelly, Lanesboro with his prize Picture: Brigid Mullooly

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Caption: 1st U16 Patrick Flood, Melbourne, Australia who is holidaying with family in Newtowncashel Picture: Brigid Mullooly

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Caption: Matthew Thompson of Longford Multiple Sclerosis presenting 1st lady home in the 32nd Longford MS Christmas Day Run Deirdre Hopkins, Newtowncashel with her prize Picture: Brigid Mullooly

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PICTURES | One hundred participants take part in 32nd Longford MS Christmas Day Run

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