Royal County 5km

The inaugural Royal County 5km took place on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May in Kells.

The inaugural Royal County 5k took place on the 2nd May in Kells under glorious sunshine. Over 400 registered participants completed the course, from which local athlete Thomas Moran was first home in a time of 17 minutes 5 seconds.

Meath Local Sports Partnership organised this event with assistance from St. Brigid’s AC and expressed their delight at the large turnout for this, it’s first year. Sorcha Furlong (a.k.a. Orla from Fair City) and Conor Ferguson (Cathaiorleach from Kells TC) led the participants out along the route.

Mary Murphy (Coordinator Meath LSP) commended all those who participated, particularly those who had never completed 5k in distance previous to the Royal County 5k. She attributed the large turnout to the successful Meet ‘n Train programmes which have been running around the county.

Thanks were extended to Kells Town Council, Kells Gardai, Civil Defence, Volunteers, Stephen Ball (from Bohermeen AC), Headfort Arms Hotel and Kells Swimming Pool for their assistance in ensuring that the event was a success.

The nominated charity for the event, National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) also expressed their gratitude to all who helped to raise funds to support the charity through this event.

Meet ‘n Train programmes in addition to the Meath Running Group continue around the county. Anyone interested in receiving further information regarding same, should contact Meath LSP at 046-9067337 or log onto ww.meathsports.ie