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06 Sept 2025
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06 Sept 2025
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Denis Dunne, Des Lane and Patricia Ryan after the Ballyhoura Moonlight Trail Challenge last Friday night
Five hardy club souls headed out last Friday night from Scoil Pol in Kilfinane in search of the moonlight on a trail challenge aptly named the Ballyhoura Moonlight Trail Challenge, because it takes place on the first Friday of the year when the moon is at its fullest in the sky.
The Ballyhoura Moonlight Challenge is a 28 kilometre course taking in many of the local woodlands and challenging climbs, including Seefin Mountain. Seefin is a mountain near the southern border of County Limerick. At 528 metres it is the highest summit in the Ballyhoura Mountains.
Unfortunately, due to the atrocious weather conditions the moonlight was hard to find by our five brave souls and the nearly 200 other competitors.
Heading home across the finish line by head torch light instead of moonlight were Kevin Lenihan, Robert Cunningham, Des Lane, Denis Dunne and our only brave lady Patricia Ryan. Putting in a volunteering stint on the night was Tom Blackburn.
Couch to 5k
Couch to 5k will return next Monday, January 16, from 7pm to 8pm in the community field in Galbally. If you are starting out why not join Tricia’s Chi running style couch to 5k classes and set yourself up for a lifetime of injury-free running.
Club Registration
Registration for 2023 is now open. Adults train on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7pm in the community field in Galbally. Adults also do hill/mountain and trail training.
Become a registered member and get the added benefit of being included in the club’s Whatsapp group to keep up to date with training/races and events. The cost is €40 per adult.
Juveniles
Juvenile training takes place in the community field, Galbally each Monday night at 7pm with qualified coaches. For insurance purposes juveniles have to be registered with the club. Registration is from their eighth birthday and is €25 per juvenile. For registration details contact us through any of our social media platforms.
Adult Training
Adult training takes place on Tuesday and Thursday nights in the community field, Galbally from 7pm to 8pm.
Newbies are always welcome, so should you have an interest in joining us at our training sessions please message us via our social media page Mooreabbey Milers AC on Facebook and we will point your running shoes in the right direction.
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