Munster will get down and dirty for its first taste of Mud Run as Ireland’s muckiest race heads south this coming June.

Model Sonya Coakley got down and dirty for the launch of the Munster Mud Run

The Munster Mud Run, which will be held at 11am on Saturday, 19th June 2010, takes place at Coillte, Ballyhoura Mountains, Doneraile, Co. Cork. The 5km forest track takes participants through mud pits, water holes and over a series of obstacles guaranteed to leave them dirty, muddy and smiling.

Registration for Munster Mud Run is now open for those with a sense of adventure and fun by visiting www.mudrun.ie. Cost of registration is €30 for individuals, while groups of four can register for €100.

Derek McKay of Mud Run Ireland said, “Munster Mud Run is guaranteed to be great fun and the Ballyhouras provide the perfect backdrop for the event. Mud Run is open to everyone from first-timers who want to try something different to those who train hard and want a good laugh.

“Our first Mud Run was hugely popular and people travelled from all over the country. We noticed those from Munster had a particular fondness for getting dirty and mucky so we’re really excited about the June event. Places are limited so register early!” he added.

Situated on the boarders of Cork, Limerick and Tipperary, the Ballyhoura Mountains are easily accessible; just 45 minutes from Cork and Limerick city centres. The region is fast becoming synonymous with outdoor adventure activities, which include mountain biking, kayaking, paragliding and equestrian sports.

Novelty prizes for the first male and female to finish will be presented on the day as well as prizes for the cleanest, dirtiest and first group to cross the finishing line. All participants will get a special Munster Mud Run t-shirt.

Participants can also raise some much-needed funds for MS Ireland. Sponsorship cards can be obtained by emailing info@mudrun.ie

For more information contact:
Ciaran Curran, Mud Run Ireland – 086 373 5874
Derek McKay, Mud Run Ireland – 087 978 6427

Ballyhoura Food Fair now a monthly event!

I will be heading along on the 3rd of May to the new Ballyhoura Food Fair which will take place in Kilmallock on Bank Holiday Mondays throughout the Summer months.

What better way to spend your Bank Holiday’s than sampling some of Ireland’s finest food produce while enjoying the fabulous summer weather that we have been promised!!



The Ballyhoura Food Fair, which will take pride of place in front of the Neo Data site in Kilmallock and will feature up to 30 artisan food producers from the Ballyhoura Country area and beyond. Kids entertainment has been arranged, so it is sure to be a day of fun for all the whole family!

3rd May Bank Holiday Monday 10am – 3pm

7th June Bank Holiday Monday 10am – 3pm

5th July 1st Monday in July 10am – 3pm

2nd August Bank Holiday Monday 10am – 3pm

For further information, contact

 Marian on 087 2769859  087 2769859

or

 James on 087 2717721   087 2717721.

Stepping out With LCOEB and Ballyhoura Enterprise

Kilmallock's Deebert Hotel was the Venue This evening for an Event sponsored by Limerick County Enterprise Board and Ballyhoura development.

"Stepping Out" was an evening for Women involved in business and was an opportunity for networking and to hear an excellent talk from Paula Clarke called "It's All About You!". Paula is a regular Trainer and Mentor with the LCOEB and her insights and ideas on the importance of positive mental attitude to running your business are inspirational.

Several local business were also present to showcase some of their products including Morningstar photography who were showing some of the fantastic family portrait and Wedding photography packages they offer.

MoJo beauty Salon from Broad Street in Charleville had an extensive range of makeup products available,

Old Irish Creamery were also on hand with a selection of Cheeses and Ballyhoura Apple Farm had their juices and cider vinegar available also.

Outdoor Kidz also had their very appropriate for the season, kids rain wear range on show. Other Businesses also had information available on the services they had to offer.

The evening was very well organised and coordinated and all credit is due to Belinda Spillane

from Ballyhoura Enterprise and Agnes Relihan from Limerick County Enterprise Board.

Opportunities for Growth in the Kilmallock Area - sponsored by Ballyhoura Development Ltd and Limerick County Enterprise Board

Kilmallock Partnership sponsored by Ballyhoura Development Ltd and Limerick County Enterprise Board will hold an enterprise seminar on Tuesday 22nd Sept from 7 - 9.30pm in the Deebert House Hotel, Kilmallock.


This seminar is aimed at local businesses in the Kilmallock area but also at people interested to set up a business in the area. A new enterprise centre will be opening in 2010 in Kilmallock with enterprise space and opportunities available.

The seminar will consist of two guest speakers; Michael Daly of Riverpoint Development, Limerick and founder of Grant Thornton and Pádraic O Máille, motivation speaker/ facilitator of O’Máille Group. They will speak on the importance of being positive in the current climate and detail their previous achievements. The business opportunities in the Kilmallock area will also be discussed on the night.

If you are interested to attend, please contact:
Belinda Spillane, Enterprise Officer,
Ballyhoura Development Ltd
bspillane@ballyhoura.org
Tel - 063-91749 for more details