Marathon 4 Milltown enters its final leg

(Above) The poster for the Dawn to Dusk event on May 1, which will mark the end of Marathon 4 Milltown. In the poster from the men's team are, Ben McGauran, Conor Dillon and Gary Byrne, while Tracey Dillon, Kelly Boyce Jordan and Grainne Byrne are flying the flag for the ladies.

Supporters of Milltown GAA club have been out in force this month for the club's Marathon 4 Milltown fundraiser.

The club had asked supporters to run, jog, walk, swim or cycle a marathon throughout April to raise funds for the development of its grounds and facilities. To date supporters have donated almost €8,000.

Speaking to the Westmeath Examiner, club official Paul Heduan said that there has been a great response from the community to the initiative, with Milltown Gaels taking part in such far flung locations as Australia, Canada and the United States.

Paul, a seasoned open water swimmer, and his clubmates Alan Geraghty, Conor Dillon and Joe Halligan recently took to the icy waters of Lough Owel to gain a bit of publicity for Marathon 4 Milltown as it enters the final week.

A video of the lads' enthusiastic efforts from the diving board can be seen here.

Praising the local community for its support, he says that hopes are high that the club will reach its target of €10,000 and perhaps even surpass it.

“It's been great. We are delighted. It has really taken off. There will be a grand finale on May 1 when we will be holding a Dawn To Dusk Relay Challenge. All of the players are asked to put in as many kilometres as the can over the day. It is also a challenge between the men's and ladies' parts of the club to see which will put in the most kilometres over the day.”

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