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Bohermeen Athletic Club
County Meath Ireland
Founded 1927
PRESENTS
A summer classic
24th Patrick Bell Memorial 5k Run & Charity walk
Venue
Bohermeen Community Centre County Meath
30 Miles North of Dublin city
Just 3 miles from Navan to the left of Navan /Kells road, 6 miles from Trim.,7 miles from Athboy & 5 miles from Kells
Further information about the event from :
Stephen Ball, 046-9027041, stephenball@iolfree.ie
From outside Rep Of Ireland 00353 46 9027041
Bohermeen AC Mobile 086-7260777
Race secretary Lorna Rennicks 046-9022910
Bohermeen A-C Secretary Dermot Farrelly 086-8827264
www.bohermeenac.com See last years results here.
The course:
The country run and walk will take in a very gentle view of the local area, starting at Bohermeen school and McLoughlins house where in October 1969 the present structure of the club was reformed . The late Patrick Bell for who the event is in memory of is buried in Bohermeen cemetery just beside the start. The route travels 1500mts to Greetiagh cross roads a slight but effective rise over the opening mile , along the way it passes the old athletic hall and school house from 1870s and Mrs Burkes old thatched house now long gone .At Greetiagh cross roads it passes the old RIC barracks burned in the 1920s and also McHughs public house .The route heads to Bohermeen bog cross roads close to the local plantation ,home of many a bog man in his time. Then the course again goes left and back to the finish at the community centre past the old Langans quarry and not a stone remains .The final mile is very flat and is ideally suited to all level of runner and indeed walkers sharpening the toes for the finish line-
About the Event
Patrick Bell ,the late clubman a dedicated club member from the running tracks to the meeting room .He died tragically in the summer of 1985 in the month of august following a traffic accident ,whilst returning home from Cork having competed in the National track championships .He was only 25 years and his loss to his family club and community left a void that can never be filled .The following summer the first Patrick Bell memorial road race over 10k took place with a modest 50 taking part. The event for almost 20 years was a very high quality road race which it still remains with some of the best athletes in the country taking part and winning the event .Since 2001 the promotion has linked with various charaties to help create greater awareness and raise vital funds for their association to date over 45,000 has been raised .Last year 5000 was raised for Meath Autism Network.
2008 Last years promotion on Friday june 20th was a momentous night , over 400 took part between runners joggers and walkers with families supporting in large numbers..Many enjoyed the after race bar b que with over 400 fresh burgers devoured before 11-30pm on the night , with live outdoor music provided by both David & David Harrison senior and junior. The social event ran well into mid summers morning and escaped mid summers day rain which was the wettest day of summer 2008.The open turf fires have now part and parcel of the country culture of the event , with hundreds sitting around the open fires chatting and rekindling stories of past years .
2009
We will endeavour to go one step further by having 500 on Bohermeen villages roads for one day in the summer of 2009.This year we are helping another local charity Meath Arch Club based locally in the town of Navan .There provide social outlets for those with special needs.
Entry & awards
You may enter on the night at Bohermeen community centre up to 7-30pm
But we request that you use this site to avoid any delay on the night due to large number entering on the night . Pre enter and your number will be available at the Pre entry table.
All runners and walkers must be at the start at 7-50pm as the event starts sharp at8pm.
All runners & walkers start from the gun .
The event is open to all runners regardless of age or ability, special welcome to families walk and support Meath Arch Club
SPONSOR CARDS AVAILABLE FROM BOHERMEEN AC CONTACT NUMBERS
Entry fee Adult over age 20 is €15. All junior and children under age 20 is €5
1.The 5k run and walk finishes on the running track right under the time clock.
2.Runners are asked to warm up and cool down on the inner grass running .
3.All entrants regardless of age must have an event number
4.Following the 5k showers in the main hall are and upper hall at the back are available
5.The Bar b Que will commence right as soon as the first runner is home and tea and refreshments will be served in the marquees ,live music will follow and all runners walkers and their families are welcome
6.You are welcome to pitch your tent for the night and change in the hall in the morning .
7.Awards will be given in Senior, masters juniors and novice grades, all finishers will receive token of their participation in the event (It may be a t shirt medal or otherwise )
8.Wear your club or county school or club colours. To add colour to the night .
9.We invite all participants in the 24th Patrick Bell memorial 5k to DOOOOOOOOOO the Bohermeen double by running or walking the Bohermeen September challenge .By running jogging or walking the 37th Rennicks cup September 13th 2009 & 34th Fr Delany cup 5 miles in the classic autumn challenge
Enter a great draw when you take part in both BOHERMEEN events on june 19th and sept 13th 2009
2009 Support Meath Arch Club
The Arch club is based in Navan county Meath and their aim is to provide social outlets for people with special needs
To develop the members social skills, self esteem and quality of life ,through a dynamic range of activities.
To provide support ,information and respite for families and parents.
To influence public policy towards those with special needs through contact with statutory agencies.
In Ireland there are 45 clubs in 26 counties.
There are also very involved with the Special Olympics Ireland and members take part at Regional Inter –Provincial ,National, European, and World games levels.
To find out more about Meath Arch Club contact .Jan Muyllaert 046-9029722, Tony Brady 046-9078348. Mary Bartley 046-9028081 Or www.archclubs.com