25,000 Turn Out For VHI's Mini Marathon

Sunday, 2 June 2024 14:29

By Tara Flanagan

Íde Nic Dhomhnaill from West Limerick AC win's first place with a time of 33:23.

Over 25,000 women turned Dublin City purple at the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon today. The event drew women from all four corners of Ireland, for what is known as the largest all-female event of its kind in the world.

The run started at 12:30pm from Fitzwilliam Street Upper to run, jog and walk the 10KM route, with many doing it for charitable causes.

Since 1983, the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon has raised an estimated €250 million for charities across Ireland and is widely regarded as the most important single-day fundraising event in Ireland.

The run was won by Íde Nic Dhomhnaill from West Limerick AC in a time of 33:23. Second to cross the line was Meghan Ryan from Dundrum South Dublin AC with a time of 34:54, followed by Maebh Richardson from Kilkenny City Harriers AC with a time of 35.02. Sinéad Kane from Le Chéile AC took home first place in the Elite Visually Impaired category with her time of 45:40.

The Mini Marathon attracts women from a wide range of ages, backgrounds, abilities, and fitness levels. The youngest participant in this years event is just 14 years of age, while the oldest is a 93-year-old.

More from National News

Sharp Rise In M9 Collisions With Garda Call-Outs Up Year-On-Year

The figures, provided by An Garda Síochána, show a sharp increase compared to previous years.
Councillor Seeks Clarity On How Often Nightclubs and Late Bars In Naas Are Inspected For Fire Risks

Kildare Fire Service says all venues applying to renew their annual dance licence through the District Court were inspected in advance of the hearings.
New Figures From CSO Reveal How Much International Protection Applicants Earn Compared To Average Worker In Ireland

The data also found that a majority of asylum seekers entered the workforce once permitted to do so
Unpaid Eight-Month Work And Training Placement For Adults With Disabilities Branded "Extremely Unfair"

One Kildare mother told Kfm News that their child had been attending structured placements each weekday, typically from around 9:30am to 3pm, and in some cases carrying out tasks for up to two hours at a time - but are not receiving any form of payment.
Department Of Education Defends Kildare SNA Cuts Amid Claims Of Reduced Need At Some Schools

They said there "are many reasons why the level of need for SNA support in schools may fluctuate including falling enrolments, reduced or increased care needs and changing demographics as children move from primary to post-primary schools".
Naas Nurses Threaten Escalation As Staffing Row Deepens

Nurses spoke to Kfm News this week about issues they are dealing with on a daily basis.
Driving Tests Face Disruption As RSA Testers To Strike Next Week

The driving test centre in Naas is the only driving test centre in Kildare and attracts candidates from Kildare, Dublin, Wicklow and Laois.
Jury Delivers Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity Verdict In Ballyfin Demesne Strangling Case

31-year-old Henry McGowan, from Brooklyn, New York, was found to be having a psychotic episode when he strangled his father to death at the 5-star hotel.