The 7th annual Old Parish Turkey Trot took place on Sunday 13th Decembe
r 2015 in aid of CUAN House Cancer Support Centre for East Cork and West Waterford in Youghal.
Started in 2008 by Paddy Joe Curran to raise funds for local charities the race grew in popularity year on year. Unfortunately Paddy Joe became ill and lost his battle to cancer in late 2011 and is remembered each year through the winner receiving the Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Cup.
There was a massive turnout at the Marine Bar for this years 5mile run and 4mile walk with participants coming from all over Waterford and Cork to take part.
The event this year was sponsored by Cleanzone Technology Ltd, Dungarvan and members of
the All Ireland winning Waterford Ladies Football team officially started the race.
After a full week of rain the sun came out, registration opened at 10.30am and while the walkers set off as and when they were ready the runners hit the road at 12 noon.
As well as a €7 donation at registration, money was raised through a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses. A hamper, bottle of whisky and dinner vouchers to name a few.
Results
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1st Philip Harty – West Waterford AC 25.52
2ns Raivis Zakis – West Waterford AC 26.55
3rd Frank Quinlan – Waterford AC 27.03
Women
1st Kate Veale – West Waterford AC 32.51
2nd Sandra Prendergast – West Waterford AC 34.48
3rd Tara Rhatigan – Sportsworld AC 35.08
A total of 150 runners and 70 walkers took part and warmed up with tea, coffee and sandwiches in the Marine Bar afterwards. The prizes were presented and Therese O’Connell of CUAN House spoke of the organisation and thanked everyone who got involved.
A wonderful €3510 was raised and the Old Parish Turkey Trot committee presented a cheque to CUAN House Cancer Support Centre on 6th February 2016. Therese O’Connell accepted the cheque on behalf of the centre, “we are very grateful for the amount raised for our centre, the funds will be a huge addition as we intend on renovating the premises before opening to the public”.
(JJ Curran, Rep from CUAN House, West Waterford Athletics Club & Turkey Trot Committee)
Join us on Sunday 27th November 2016 for the next Old Parish Turkey Trot
All photos accredited to DC Images and Old Parish Turkey Trot facebook page.
Unfortunately Paddy Joe became ill and lost his battle to cancer in late 2011 and is remembered each year through the winner receiving the Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Cup. Where such information?
Hello, in answer to your question, the information is from Old Parish Turkey Trot on their facebook page, particularly in a post dated 9th December 2015.
If you require any more information please let us know.