Castlebar says ‘No’ to Mini Marathon transfer to Ballina
A striking overview of the thousands of participants who took part in Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini-Marathon in Ballina last year. Picture: David Farrell Photography
Castlebar councillors are adamant that the Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini-Marathon remain in the county town.
The Mini-Marathon was staged in Ballina last year as part of the town’s 300th anniversary celebrations.
Cllr Donna Sheridan said she was deeply unhappy to hear suggestions that Ballina will stage the event again in 2024.
“We are saying no!” said Cllr Sheridan, who plans to table a motion on the issue at the next meeting of Mayo County Council.
“We are not an incubator for festivals,” she added
She said the event was staged in Castlebar every since 2010 until last year and had no issue with it being staged in Ballina in 2023 on a once-off basis.
Cllr Cyril Burke expressed disappointment that Mayo Day has also been taken out of Castlebar after the county town had traditionally staged the annual celebration.
