Killarney

By Sean Moriarty
<h3>The Farranfore Maine Valley Athletic Club&rsquo;s St Stephen&#8217;s Day 5k Run will celebrate its 60th anniversary this year.</h3>
One of the oldest road races in Ireland, it takes place every St Stephen&#8217;s Day. It has been run since 1961 along the same route &#8211; Farranfore to Firies and back to the finish in Farranfore.
The start and finish is at the Kerry Mill in Farranfore, running close to the cross-roads in Firies and returning via the same route. The road will be closed to traffic for the run to ensure the safety of the organisers and participants.
&ldquo;It is amazing that it has been kept going over the years. It started with four or five runners and we have had over 400 entries some years, and thanks to our sponsors, we could not have done it without them, they are all local supporters,&rdquo; club official Dermot Dineen told the Killarney Advertiser. &ldquo;It is great to be back this year with a real event after having a virtual event last year.&rdquo;
Due to popular demand the club have added a 2K Family Fun Run/Walk to ensure the whole family can enjoy the day.
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the post event get together in the Village Hall cannot go&nbsp;ahead this year.
Entries can be made via www.myrunresults.com: &#8216;Farranfore Maine Valley AC St Stephen&#8217;s Day 5k &amp; 2k&#8217;.

St Stephen’s Day 5k to celebrate 60th anniversary

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