Ballina runner invited to prestigeous running event in Boston

Talented Moy Valley AC runner Clodagh Gill has been invited to compete in the High School Girls Mile race at the World Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Boston on Sunday.

Gill, a two-time European Youth Olympian will be joined by her mother Loretta on the trip.

The St Mary's student is part of the cast for the school's 50th anniversary musical special, Time after Time, which will be held on Thursday and Friday next, so it will be a busy few days for the Ballina athlete.

"Best wishes to TY student Clodagh Gill who has been invited to run in the High School Girls Mile race at the World Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Boston on Sunday! Clodagh carries the good wishes of all the cast of 'Time after Time' and will be back in time to take part in it! Best of luck Clodagh!" St Mary's Secondary School said on Facebook.

Connacht Athletics also gave Clodagh their best wishes.