As It Happened: Official launch of Women's Mini-Marathon in Mayo
Registration is NOW OPEN for this year's Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini-Marathon.
Welcome to live coverage from the official launch of the Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini-Marathon.
Today's (Thursday, February 27) launch is taking place in Castlebar's Davitt College with a 2pm start time. Follow the live blog below for updates!
Full details of today's launch can be read here:
Women's Mini-Marathon to be launched in Mayo town this week https://t.co/jEYNGkf6jH
— Western People (@WesternPeople) February 25, 2025
Registration is NOW OPEN for this year's Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini-Marathon. Register here:
Registration for the 2025 https://t.co/mfjfQWhPOg Western People Women's Mini Marathon is now OPEN!
— Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini Marathon (@WOIMiniMarathon) February 27, 2025
💜 Avail of our Early Bird 🐤 rate of just €20 - includes t-shirt & eco-medal!
💜 Secondary School Teen Girls (12-17) rate of just €10
Register here 👉 https://t.co/qfnYFHjrz4 pic.twitter.com/p4GdVpVuiJ
Emma Duffy, Grace Bailey and Sandra McFadden are among the guests on the second panel.
Alan Dillon TD is welcomed on stage ahead of the second panel. Dillon said: "The event is in its 16th year and it has been a tremendous success. It is inspirational to hear the enthusiasm and excitement for the event. We want to see more females participating in sports - the benefits of sports are fantastic."
Mary Cronin, the oldest participant to date, concluded the first panel's chat with Angelina by saying: "Get out, let's run and enjoy this mini-marathon!"
Mary Cronin, Sinead Flynn and Sarah Butler are on the first panel at the launch.
Former Mayo footballer, Andy Moran, is the next on stage. Moran gives advice to the pupils in attendance and encourages everyone to get involved.
Donna Sheridan (Cathaoirleach Castlebar MD) has been welcomed on stage.
Cllr Sheridan said: "It takes a huge amount of people to make this mini-marathon successful. It is a lovely tradition to start doing the mini-marathon. This event is for the women of Castlebar and the whole county. This will be a flagship event for the town."
First up, MC Angelina Nugent welcomes Western People's Aidan McNulty to the stage ahead of the panel guests.
While speaking, Aidan said: "This event is about everyone taking part. We want everyone to get involved. will have plenty of coverage in print and social media. Get out, and enjoy the mini-marathon with friends and family."
Almost ready to start the launch in Davitt College...
The 2025 Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini Marathon t-shirt has been unveiled also - check out the design below:
Here it is - our 2025 https://t.co/mfjfQWhPOg Western People Women's Mini Marathon t-shirt!
— Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini Marathon (@WOIMiniMarathon) February 26, 2025
What do you think?
Only 1900 available - when they're gone, they're gone!!
Remember, early bird registration opens tomorrow February 27th at 3pm!#WOIMM25 pic.twitter.com/Y66YrdFcOj
Hello everyone, Tom Byrne from here to take you through today's launch of the Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini-Marathon.
A reminder that early bird registration opens at today with lots of great prizes to be won by registering early:
We've been inundated with DMs asking when you can register for this year's West of Ireland Women's Mini-Marathon so here it is!
— Mayo.ie Western People Women's Mini Marathon (@WOIMiniMarathon) February 25, 2025
📢 Early bird registration opens this Thursday 27th February at 3pm! 📢
Who's signing up? 🏃♀️#woimm25 pic.twitter.com/1csUVDKe2j
Today's launch in Castlebar begins at 2pm so stay tuned...
