Clubs and County Board combine in big Offaly GAA fundraiser

CLUBS and the County Board have combined forces in a major Offaly GAA fundraiser on the August bank holiday weekend.

The fundraising cycle takes place on the bank holiday, Monday, August 3 with proceeds being split 50-50 between the participating clubs and the County Board.

It is a similar type initiative to the phenomenally successful Grand Canal run/walk that took place for a few years the turn of the decade – participants seek sponsorship through the Offaly GAA fundraising online portal. A big social media push along with a participant's own contacts and interest in pushing it determines its success.

The day will conclude with a BBQ and refreshments in Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore.

Offaly GAA have invited all GAA clubs, Camogie clubs, LGFA clubs, cycling clubs and schools from across the county to get involved.

Participants can take part individually or as part of a relay team. Any type of bicycle can be used, including both self-propelled and battery-powered bikes.

Clubs can nominate as many participants as they wish.

Clubs are encouraged to cover the section of the route that best suits them.

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Route 1 – 90km

Starting at Faithful Fields

Faithful Fields → Rath → Kinnitty → Clareen → Crinkle → Birr → Banagher → Cloghan → Ferbane → Clara → Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore

Total Distance: 90km

Route 2 – 90km

Starting at Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore

Tullamore → Cappincur → Ballinagar → Daingean → Croghan → Rhode → Edenderry → Clonbullogue → Bracknagh → Gracefield → Raheen → Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore

Total Distance: 90km

Offaly GAA will endeavour to coordinate the final stages so that cyclists on the last leg of each route can arrive together. They hope to see every club represented at the finish line in their club colours.

So far 91 participants have registered and at the time of writing, almost €12,000 had been donated. A major push will be put on in the final couple of weeks to push this figure much higher and it represents a great opportunity to raise much needed finance for both clubs and county.

Donations can be made via this link: https://offalygaa.fundmajor.com/