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Still Time To Sign Up For Kerry Hospice Corporate 5k And 10k Road Race

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Michelle Greaney with Maura Sullivan and staff from the Bon Secours launching the Tralee Corporate 5k/10k Road Race.

THERE’S just over a week to go until the Kerry Hospice Corporate 5k and 10k Road Race takes place on Saturday, November 9 at 10:30am from the Tralee Bay Wetlands.

Every runner is welcome to take part in the event — which has the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee as the primary sponsor — but organiser Michelle Greaney is also inviting companies to put on their running shoes and join in some healthy competition with work colleagues, friends and other businesses.

“I want to extend out to the business community that feel good factor and sense of camaraderie that running brings,” said Michelle.

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“I would love you to take this opportunity to get out and get physically active to allow your team to thrive at work both physically and mentally. The Health benefits of taking part in a regular exercise programme are incalculable.”

“The Bon Secours Hospital Tralee recognises the importance of daily exercise in the workplace and this event will be a celebration of well being and community,” she added.

There are already team entries from hospitals, accountancy firms, medical practice and schools. Entry fee per team is €80 for the 5k and €100 per team for the 10k.

Individual entry is €20 for the 5k and €25 for the 10k. Register by clicking here.

There will be prizes on offer for the top three teams in the male, female and mixed categories. There are trophies for top three individuals and customised medals for all participants. All proceeds from the event will go to The Kerry Hospice.

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Tralee Corporate Road Race To Help Kerry Hospice Foundation

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Michelle Greaney with Maura Sullivan and staff from the Bon Secours launching the Tralee Corporate 5k/10k Road Race.

THE Kerry Hospice Corporate 5k and 10k Road Race takes place on Saturday, November 9 at 10:30am from the Tralee Bay Wetlands.

Every runner is welcome to take part in the event — which has the Bon Secours Hospital Tralee as the primary sponsor — but organiser Michelle Greaney is also inviting companies to put on their running shoes and join in some healthy competition with work colleagues, friends and other businesses.

“I want to extend out to the business community that feel good factor and sense of camaraderie that running brings,” said Michelle.

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“I would love you to take this opportunity to get out and get physically active to allow your team to thrive at work both physically and mentally. The Health benefits of taking part in a regular exercise programme are incalculable.”

“The Bon Secours Hospital Tralee recognises the importance of daily exercise in the workplace and this event will be a celebration of well being and community,” she added.

There are already team entries from hospitals, accountancy firms, medical practice and schools. Entry fee per team is €80 for the 5k and €100 per team for the 10k.

Individual entry is €20 for the 5k and €25 for the 10k. Register by clicking here.

There will be prizes on offer for the top three teams in the male, female and mixed categories. There are trophies for top three individuals and customised medals for all participants. All proceeds from the event will go to The Kerry Hospice.

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Running Event Raises Thousands Of Euro In Memory Of Michael Greaney

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Maura Sullivan of the Kerry Hospice Foundation receives a cheque from Michelle Greaney, the proceeds of the Tralee 10 Miler event. Also included at back are; Bridie O’Connor of Kerry Hospice, Ita Greaney, Stephen Greaney, Emma Greaney, Catherine O’Halloran of Kerry Hospice and Orla Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE funds raised from last Saturday’s Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race were presented to Kerry Hospice yesterday evening.

The event, organised by Michelle Greaney, was dedicated to the memory of her father Michael who spent seven weeks in the Palliative Care Unit prior to his passing last August.

It was the most successful run to date and an amazing €6,365 was raised for the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

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“Thanks to Michelle for considering the Kerry Hospice Foundation again,” said Maura Sullivan of the Kerry Hospice. “This year’s total has been exceptional and we’re so delighted with the donation. It’s going to a good cause.”

Michelle said she was delighted to help out the charity again.

“It’s more than double what we raised in previous years, we went all out getting sponsorship because of the year that was in it. I was delighted to be able to produce something of significance and welcome athletes of all abilities to run in beautiful surroundings of Tralee.”

Dr Patricia Sheahan (left) accepts a special plaque from Michelle Greaney on behalf of the Greaney family, to thank the Palliative Care Unit for the wonderful care given to her father Michael before his passing last year. Also included is Orla Greaney, Ita Greaney, Stephen Greaney and Emma Greaney. Photo by Dermot Crean

On behalf of her family, Michelle also made a special presentation of a plaque to Dr Patricia Sheahan to thank the staff of the Palliative Care Unit for the amazing care Michael received there.

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PHOTOS: Tralee 10 Miler And 5k Road Race Is A Sellout Success

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Damian Morrison taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE annual Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race was a sellout success on Saturday morning with over 300 runners taking to the roads around the town.

It was an especially poignant day for organiser Michelle Greaney, as it coincided with the six month anniversary of the passing of her dad Michael, with this year’s race dedicated to his memory.

Proceeds from yesterday’s event — where runners started and finished on the road behind The Rose Hotel — will be donated to the Kerry Hospice as Michael was cared for by the incredible staff in the palliative care unit before his passing.

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“I’m absolutely thrilled with the day, I couldn’t have asked for better conditions for running,” said Michelle.

“It’s the fourth time we’ve organised it and it’s turned out to be the biggest. We’ve had runners from Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Waterford, Tipperary, Belfast and of course Kerry. It’s a special event this year remembering dad, so it’s a poignant day in that regard,” she added.

The following were the results in various categories and scroll down for photos below:

10 Miler

Male

OISIN SPILLANE 00:51:45
DEREK GRIFFIN 00:54:07
SIMON NOLAN 00:55:16
NIALL O RIORDAN 00:58:50
MIKE NEVILLE 00:59:49

Female

NIAMH CLIFFORD 1:00:35
MARY O SHEA 1:06:27
GWEN CONROY 1:11:02
MICHELLE OR REGAN 1:13:54
MARY REYNOLDS 1:16:13

Category Winners

Male

1st 040 Bobby Tagney
1st 050 Robert Purcell
1st 060 Vincent Sheehy

Female

1st o40 Doreen Moore
1st o50 Jean Costello
1st o60 Les Galvin

Les Galvin and Billy Walsh taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

5k

Male

TADHG O SULLIVAN 00:16:32
JACK CURRAN 00:17:03
GARY EGAN 00:17:13
JOSEPH CRONIN 00:17:29
PETER MC GOVERN 00:17:41

Female

CIARA EAGAR 00:18:59
AOIFE BARRET 00:20:15
EMILY TULLY 00:20:35
EMMA MCCARTHY 00:21:44
ANILA MUCAJ 00:22:51

Category Winners

1st o40 MOSES OLALDE
1st o50 WILLIE OR CONNOR
1st 060 MARTIN GILL
1st o40 MICHELLE MCKENNA
1st o50 NIAMH O’SHEA
1st o60 CARMEL CROWLEY

Junior u16
Eoin Tansley
Ciara Eager
1st wheelchair athelte
Jerry Forde
1st visually impaired
Ross Gallager

Orla Greaney, Ita Greaney, Emma Greaney and Riadh O’Sullivan at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jonno Brien and Kieran Connolly at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Breda Mulvihill, Ger O’Connor and Valerie Hartnett at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Jim Long and Martin Dineen at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Kieran Nolan and Noreen Stack at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Kay Gill and Alicia Buckley at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tom Foley and Alan Murphy at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jerry Martin, Tanya Boland and Rose Cahill at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Padraig Murphy, Tadhg McGillicuddy and Maurice O’Connor at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Andrea O’Donoghue, Kay Griffin and Helen O’Shea at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Jean Costello and Chris O’Connor at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Deirdre O’Brien, Mel Devine, Mary O’Donovan, Geraldine O’Sullivan, Mary Falvey, Sinead Kelleher and Nora Kelleher at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Mike Martin, Sean Francis and Marian Cahill at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Martina Fernane and Caitriona Ross at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Ita Greaney (centre) with Michael and Anne-Marie Mangan at the Tralee 10 Miler and 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Setting off on the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
David Kennedy taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Martin Crowley, Tim Long and Martin Dineen taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Pat O’Connor and Paddy O’Keeffe taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Diarmuid Normoyle, Colm Leahy and Alan Murphy taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Michael Casey, Anthony Donnelly and Conor Freeman taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sinead Healy taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
John O’Connor and Elaine Lanigan taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Tom Foley, Jack Moriarty and Pat Carey taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
David Walsh taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Taking part in the Tralee 10 Mile Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
Setting off on the Tralee 5k Road Race on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
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3k Road Race This Friday To Help Mary’s Fundraising Campaign

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Michelle Greaney and Mary Gardiner are joined by local runners looking forward to the 3k Road Race to take place on Friday, June 24. Photo by Dermot Crean

DON’T forget that a road race to support Mary Gardiner’s 100km in 30 days campaign for Breast Cancer Ireland takes place on this Friday night..

Michelle Greaney from MG Coaching is organising the 3k run which takes place at 7pm in Blennerville. The route takes runners from the bridge at Blennerville, over Lohercannan, out to the Lock Gates and back to the bridge via the canal.

Local Garda Mary has already raised over €18,000 in her campaign and is nearing the end of the 100k challenge.

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Registration on the day will be from 6.15-6.40pm Friday evening at the Blennerville windmill carpark. All funds go straight into Mary’s fundraiser. You can see the route here https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/57730579

Mary was diagnosed with  breast cancer back in January and has already undergone chemotherapy treatment. She is facing surgery this coming Monday and other treatments in the coming months.

Mary will also be holding the last of her walks to complete the 100k this Sunday at 12 noon. People are invited to join Mary on the walk from Blennerville Windmill Carpark out to the Lock Gates and back for a cuppa at Skelper Quanes.

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Event In Jemma’s Memory Raises €5,300 For Kerry Hospice

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Michelle Greaney (centre) presents a cheque for €5,300 to Andrea O’Donoghue and Maura Sullivan of the Kerry Hospice Foundation. Photo by Dermot Crean

KERRY Hospice received a cheque on Tuesday, the proceeds of a well-supported event held over the Easter weekend.

Local fitness/strength and conditioning coach, Michelle Greaney organised the Jemma O’Shea Memorial 5km & 10km Run/Walk in aid of the Palliative Care Unit at UHK and

Jemma O’Shea, who fought a long brave battle with cancer and sadly passed away on October 27 last year, was a much-loved member of the Born To Run Club and the wider running community in the county.

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The event was held virtually over the Easter weekend with a great response from the public seeing €5,300 raised.

“Michelle very kindly ran this event for us and we’re delighted with the response,” said Maura Sullivan of Kerry Hospice. “The weather was fine over the weekend so people could get out in their own time and socially distanced to complete it.”

“Jemma was an amazing person loved by so many,” said Michelle Greaney. “She was always the first to support charity events like this for the Hospice and I’ll continue to raise funds in further events. Jemma also loved challenges, so my next big run will be the Limerick Marathon on May 2 which I’ll take part in in her memory.”

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Run/Walk To Remember Jemma And Raise Funds For Hospice

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Michelle Greaney, with  Josie O’Shea (Jemma O’Shea’s twin sister), looking forward to the virtual run/walk at Easter.

A LOCAL fitness/strength and conditioning coach is encouraging people to get out and about during the Easter weekend for a great cause.

Michelle Greaney is organising the Jemma O’Shea Memorial 5km & 10km Run/Walk in aid of the Palliative Care Unit at UHK between April 2-4.

Jemma O’Shea who fought a long brave battle with cancer and sadly passed away on October 27 last year.

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“Jemma was such a special, positive, person with a huge zest for life,” said Michelle. “She was the biggest supporter of my charity runs, of every event, the first to sign up, the first to have encouraging words for everyone that took part in the various things she got involved in.”

“The Palliative Care Unit in UHK provided exceptional care for Jemma and are always such a deserving charity to fundraise for,” said Michelle.

“So while there won’t be events anytime soon due to covid-19 still having a huge impact, we can run virtually to ensure the safety of everyone while observing social distancing guidelines where ever you are doing it from Good Friday until Easter Sunday.”

There is an option to purchase a medal (supplied locally) and make a further donation to the Hospice if desired.

A cash prize of €50 will go to the fastest male and female runner in both events kindly sponsored by Lee Strand

There is a team option also which will consist of 4 participants, at least one to be female, 3 fastest accumulated times count.

To find out more click on the facebook page here. To register for the event click here.

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Michelle’s Fundraiser To Get You Active Within Your 5k During Level 5 Restrictions

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Michelle Greaney.

A TRALEE run performance coach is encouraging people to get out and exercise over the next five weeks while also donating to a great cause, the Kerry Hospice Foundation.

Michelle Greaney of MG Coaching says running and exercises are hugely important for health and mental resolve and staying active, especially now during Level 5 Restrictions.

“We have a lot of time on our hands again, so why not use the time to exercise, run or walk 5k, feel good about donating to this amazing charity,” said Michelle who has organised the ‘Run 5km/Donate €5/Nominate 5’ fundraiser.

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The idea is to nominate five others to take part in the challenge and help spread the word.
You can upload your run or a selfie on social media, while staying within your 5k radius and adhering to all of the current guidelines.

“It was another blow to our group sessions again when the level 5 was introduced, but I am happy to comply with expert advice. We will all get through this together, we can do this fundraiser while adhering to guidelines and staying healthy and active,” said Michelle.

“This challenge should give others inspiration that even if they are on their own, they can keep contact through social media. I would love to see all athletics clubs, social running clubs and other sports clubs in Kerry come together to support the challenge and send in their selfies.

My aim since all of this started in March was to keep people active, get them out there, realise the numerous benefits of running or walking for our physical and mental health while raising vital funds for charities.”

“Everyone clearly misses the camaraderie etc of races but as soon as I can organise something again while strictly adhering to the guidelines, I will.

My own group are continuing to train apart but being held accountable to the rest of the group and discussing their efforts after each prescribed run session so thats motivation to keep going.

So while we are further restricted but allowed to keep running and meeting up with one other household member, I am advising taking part in this challenge, uploading a photo of your efforts and please donate,” said Michelle.

For more on the fundraiser, check out the event facebook page by clicking here, or go to the fundraising page by clicking here.

The Social media tags are #run5donate5nominate5 #kerryhospice. Here is the link to help you out with your 5kradius for exercise. https://2kmfromhome.com/5km
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