Annual Ballacolla Richard Moynan Memorial Walk & Vintage Run
An estimated 300 plus participants took part in the annual Ballacolla New Years day Richard Moynan Memorial Walk and Vintage Run to kick start 2017. The large gathering made up of tractors, cars, bicycles and walkers took to their preplanned routes while on the way stopping at Lalors Farm Ballygauge for some Christmas cheer before returning to St. Patricks Hall for refreshments.
A big thanks to all who took part and to the Catering Committee, Registration Committee, Stewards, all at David Lalor’s yard, Glanbia, Local Press, Local Radio, Martin Delaney, Ossory CC and the following Raffle Sponsors, Ashbrook Arms, Supermacs, R.S. Moynan, Tom Moran, Hawthorn Lounge, Jim Kirwan and Hayes Bar.
The Harristown Trio Annmarie Ryan, Catherine Creagh and Eileen Ryan stepping it out on the Ballacolla New Year’s Day Walk
The Raffle winners were 1st Tom Dowling, 2nd Joe Lalor, 3rd Carmel McEvoy, 4th William Pollock, 5th Paddy Dunne. The day’s event netted 2,500.00 euro. The committee wish all a prosperous 2017.