These events are perfect for working off any post-Christmas sluggishness you may feel, or to get your New Year’s Resolutions to get fit underway.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30
Vicarstown – parkrun
The Vicarstown park run is beginning from 9.30am. For more information see here.
Laois hurlers
The Laois hurlers are playing Kildare at 2pm in Newbridge in the Walsh Cup.
Laois footballers
The Laois footballers are also away – to Westmeath in the O’Byrne Cup at 2pm.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 (NEW YEAR’S EVE)
Cullohill – 5k road race
The Harps Camogie Club will host a 5k road race today. Registration takes place at Cullohill Community Centre at 11am.
MONDAY, JANUARY 1 (NEW YEAR’S DAY)
Ballacolla – Annual Richard Moynan Memorial Walk and Vintage run
The Vintage run will take a 15k route starting in Ballacolla village at 2.00pm. It will travel by Grantstown, Coolacurragh, Cannonswood, Woodenbridge and return to the finish by Lalor’s Farm Ballygague where the usual Christmas cheer will be served.
Registration is at 1.00pm. The annual walk will have its 6.5k route and start at 2.00pm. A monster raffle with refreshments will be held at the finish at finish in St. Patrick’s Hall followed by entertainment in all hostelries. For more information contact 0872395357.
Timahoe – Timahoe Walk
The annual Timahoe walk in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association and Fatima fund takes place on New Year’s Day at 1pm. For more information contact 087 9073323.