Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett The sunshine and the crowds helped make the return of the Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge a successful one on Saturday. After a three-year absence, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a crowd of 1200 entered the 2022 version. The race is ran under the auspices of Ballyliffin Rural Enterprises and supported by Finn Valley Athletics Club and has swelled to become one of the most popular events in the local calendar. This year’s event was held in aid of Mica Action Group (MAG), a group of concerned Donegal homeowners who have come together in a bid to secure 100 per cent redress for homeowners affected by defective blocks. Some €6,341 was presented to MAG representatives before the start of the race, which featured 10-mile and seven-mile runs.

placeholder image — Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett The sunshine and the crowds helped make the return of the Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge a successful one on Saturday. After a three-year absence, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a crowd of 1200 entered the 2022 version. The race is ran under the auspices of Ballyliffin Rural Enterprises and supported by Finn Valley Athletics Club and has swelled to become one of the most popular events in the local calendar. This year’s event was held in aid of Mica Action Group (MAG), a group of concerned Donegal homeowners who have come together in a bid to secure 100 per cent redress for homeowners affected by defective blocks. Some €6,341 was presented to MAG representatives before the start of the race, which featured 10-mile and seven-mile runs.

Gallery: Images from the stunning Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge

By Chris McNulty

DonegalLive multimedia journalist

Published 18th Apr 2022, 09:33 GMT

Three years on, the Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge returned on Saturday with 1200 entrants

Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett Competitors set off from the start of the event at the Strand Hotel

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Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett Competitors set off from the start of the event at the Strand Hotel

Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett Competitors at the start of the Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge

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Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett Competitors at the start of the Ballyliffin Coastal Challenge

Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett Luke all smiles before the start of the children's race

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Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett Luke all smiles before the start of the children's race

Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett Theo McLaughlin, Eoghan Donnelly and Louis Cole

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Click > next to go through the images by Gerry Hackett Theo McLaughlin, Eoghan Donnelly and Louis Cole

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