Ballyfin GAA hosted their immensely popular annual run/walk around the grounds of the Ballyfin Demesne on Sunday.
The route encompassed the beautiful grounds, buildings, woodlands, tower and the lake.
The 6K route began in the exclusive grounds of Ballyfin House just off the main avenue.
It headed through the farm buildings and up to the Tower taking in just some of the 614 acres of Parklands.
Following this participants caught sight of the majestic Main House, which has recently been restored to its former glory in the form of Ballyfin Demesne.
Participants then travelled along the front of the House, and made their way out the avenue, turning down by the ‘caves’ before heading onto the walkway surrounding the lake.
For the final part of the route, walkers and runners made their way all around the lake, climbing back up to the main avenue and back towards the main entrance gate.
It was a lovely day as the rain largely stayed away save for the odd shower and a huge crowd turned out once again.
Taking to their Facebook page, Ballyfin GAA thanked all those who had turned up.
They said: ” A big thank you to everyone who attended our Annual 6K Run/Walk Through Ballyfin Demesne.
“Special thanks to all our volunteers, Laois Civil defense, Local emergency services and to the Maher Family from Ireland’s Fittest Family.”
Race times for the first 100 Runners will be live on their Facebook page over the coming days.
Our photographer Jordan Harrison went along on the day and snapped some great pictures:
