Ready for the marathon off

Those taking part in the Flora Womens Mini Marathon on behalf of the Punchestown Kidney Research Fund can collect their numbers at Kilcullen Parish Centre from 8-9pm each evening next Monday and Tuesday.

Those who have not already got their tee shirts and hats can collect them at the same time.

The 75 local volunteers will be joined by 25 ladies from County Mayo. Darren Cawley has arranged the Mayo group and will drive them to Dublin on the day. The bus from Kilcullen will leave from the National School on the Curragh Road at 11.30am.

The Mini Marathon volunteers will have organ donor cards to hand out to the people, who gather on the sidewalks to see the race and encourage all participants.Hopefully we'll distribute 1,000 on June 2nd.

We are very grateful for the support from the local community.To ensure the success of our efforts in aid of the Punchestown Kidney Research Fund we need your continued support. Please sponsor our team.

All money goes directly to where it is needed and no money is taken out of the fund for administration costs.

On returning to Kilcullen after the race, refreshments await all in the Parish Centre. The food is kindly sponsored by James Nolan. We also thank James for the tshirts and hats. Enquiries to Phena 045-485232 or 087-9767531; Lorraine 045-481062 or 085-7604806; James Nolan at the shop.

Phena Bermingham.