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Nationwide Walk
BackDate: 19 Jan 2013
This year Operation Transformation is teaming up once again with the Irish Sports Council to organise a number of special nationwide sporting events. The Operation Transformation National Walk will take place on Saturday 19th January. There are 38 walks taking place with at least one in every county in the Republic so there's no excuse for missing out. Start times range between 10.00 am and 2 pm.
Saturday 19th January
The Operation Transformation National Walk
This year Operation Transformation is teaming up once again with the Irish Sports Council to organise a number of special nationwide sporting events. The Operation Transformation National Walk will take place on Saturday 19th January. There are 38 walks taking place with at least one in every county in the Republic so there's no excuse for missing out. Start times range between 10.00 am and 2 pm.
Every walk will have a leader who will set the pace and show you how to get the best value out of your walk. The Operation Transformation leaders and experts will be out in force to walk with you and encourage the whole country to take the first step towards a healthier life. Walking is one of the best exercises you can do. And it's free!
**Please note: Due to extreme weather conditions we have rescheduled the Nationwide O.T Walks in Carrick on Shannon and Manorhamilton to Saturday 16th of February at 12.00PM
The following is a list of walk locations for the Operation Transformation National Walks 2013.
It's so easy to take part; simply choose a location and turn up on the day!
Important note:
For the safety of all participants, bicycles and pets are not be permitted on any of the walks.
For more information please go to the Irish Sports Council website.
Carlow
Meeting Point: Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow
Distance: 5km
Start time: 10:30
Cavan
Meeting Point: St. Michael's Hall, Cootehill
Distance: 4 km & 8 km
Start time: 11:00
Clare
Meeting Point: Crathloe Woods
Distance: 2km
Start time: 12:00
Cork
Meeting Point: Blarney GAA Club
Distance: 5km
Start time: 11:00
Donegal
Meeting Point: Dunfanaghy Golf Club
Distance: 5km
Start time: 11:00 (registration from 10.00am)
Dublin City
Meeting Point: Eamon Ceannt Park (Sundrive Road)
Distance: 2.5km
Start time: 12:00
Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown
Meeting Point: Marlay Park playground
Distance: 4km
Start time: 11:00
Dublin Fingal
Meeting Point: Regional Park, Donabate
Distance: 3km
Start time: 11:00
South Dublin
Meeting Point: Corkagh Park, Clondalkin St.John's Road entrance
Distance: 5km
Start time: 11:00
Galway City
Meeting Point: Salthill Promenade / Grattan Rd.
Distance: 5km
Start time: 11:00
Galway County
Meeting Point: Moylough church
Distance: 3.5km
Start time: 11:00
Kerry
Meeting Point: The Lake Hotel Killarney – Located on Muckross Road
Distance: 5km & 10km
Start time: 2pm (registration from 1.15pm)
Kildare
Meeting Point: Aras Chill Dara, The County Council Civic Office , Naas
Distance: 4km
Start time: 11:00am (registration at 10am)
Kilkenny City
Meeting Point: The Parade
Distance: 4 - 5km
Start time: 11:00
Kilkenny / Castlecomer
Meeting Point: Castlecomer Discovery Park
Distance: 4-5km
Start time: 11:00
Kilkenny / Woodstock
Meeting Point: Woodstock car park
Distance: 4-5km
Start time: 14:00
Laois
Meeting Point: Emo Court entrance
Distance: 4.3Km
Start time: 11am
Leitrim
Meeting Point: County Council offices, Carrick on Shannon
Distance: 5km
Start time: 12:00
Limerick
Meeting Point: UL Arena
Distance: 5km
Start time: 12:00
Longford Town
Meeting Point: Tourist Office, Market Square
Distance: 5.6km
Start time: 2:00pm (registration is 1.30pm)
Louth, Drogheda
Meeting Point: Aura Leisure Centre car park, Marleys Lane, Drogheda
Distance: 4.6km
Start time: 11:00
Mayo / Castlebar
Meeting Point: Castlebar Tennis Club
Distance: 2.2km / 5km
Start time: 11:30
Mayo / Westport
Meeting Point: Westport Leisure Park
Distance: 5km
Start time: 14:00
Mayo / Belmullet
Meeting Point: Belmullet Civic Centre
Distance: 5km
Start time: 12:00
Meath
Meeting Point: Trim Castle, Castle Street, Trim
Distance: 3.7km
Start time: 12:00
Monaghan
Meeting Point: Lough Muckno
Distance: 3km
Start time: 10:00
Tipperary North / Aglish
Meeting Point: Aglish Old School House
Distance: 4km
Start time: 14:00
Tipperary South / Clonmel
Meeting Point: Clonmel Park Hotel
Distance: 5km
Start time: 11:00
Offaly
Meeting Point: Tullamore GAA Club
Distance: 5.4km
Start time: 10:30
Roscommon Town
Meeting Point: Girl Guides' Centre
Distance: 3km
Start time: 14:00
Sligo Town
Meeting Point: JFK Parade
Distance: 4km
Start time: 12:00
Waterford City
Meeting Point: Regional Sports Centre, Cork Rd
Distance: 4km
Start time: 10:30
Wicklow
Meeting Point: Band Stand, Bray Promenade, Bray Co. Wicklow
Distance: 4km
Start time: 11:00
Westmeath / Mullingar
Meeting Point: Belvedere House and Gardens
Distance: 3 - 5km
Start time: 11:00
Wexford Town
Meeting Point: Ferrybank swimming pool
Distance: 2- 5km
Start time: 11:00
Wexford / Raven Loop
Meeting Point: Raven car park
Distance: 9km
Start time: 10:00
Wexford / Carnesore Loop
Meeting Point: Carne Pier car park
Distance: 8km
Start time: 11:00
Wexford / Askamore
Meeting Point: Askamore Community centre
Distance: 2-3km
Start time: 11:00
Wexford / Bunclody John's Hill
Meeting Point: WFC Co-op car park
Distance: 9km
Start time: 14:00
Wexford / Bunclody New Deerpark
Meeting Point: WFC Co-op car park
Distance: 2km
Start time: 14:00
For more information please go to the Irish Sports Council website.
