Athlone GAA event 'Run in Darkness and in Light' is underway

Published: Fri 8 May 2020, 5:16 PM

Last updated: Fri 8 May 2020, 6:19 PM

A 48-hour fundraiser for Pieta House organised by Athlone GAA is currently underway.

The event 'Run in Darkness and in Light' was devised by Athlone player John Connellan/

Participants in the Athlone GAA event are asked to run in consecutive slots for 48 hours straight from 5.30am on Thursday, May 7 until 5.30am on Saturday, May 9.

Donations can be made to the link here: gf.me/u/xzhvgb

The event has been endorsed by no less than former Irish international Darren O'Dea. See his video message here:

Published: Fri 8 May 2020, 5:16 PM

Last updated: Fri 8 May 2020, 6:19 PM

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