Annual Hospice Mile to take place in Tullamore on Christmas day

The annual Offaly Hospice Mile will take place in Tullamore Harriers on this Christmas day.

The event is very popular with local people and attracts hundreds of walkers and runners each year.

The event takes place from 10am to 12noon in Tullamore Harriers stadium on the Charleville Road int he county town.

Pictured at the recent launch of the Hospice Mile were Professor Humphrey O'Connor, third from left, Chairman of Offaly Hospice with Aisling McCormack, Mary Daly and Daniel Molloy.

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