European Champion to open race track
Mark English will be at the official opening of the track.
One of Ireland athletics heroes this summer will open an athletics track in the west this weekend.
800m European champion Mark English will open the Paul Walsh Running Track in Tubbercurry on Saturday.
The event will take place at South Sligo Community Park, Mountain Road, Tubbercurry at 3pm.
In a post on social media, South Sligo Athletic Club said: "It was always a dream of Paul’s to see a running track right here in Tubbercurry, a place where children, athletes, families and future generations could come together, train, run and achieve their dreams.
"And now that dream has become a reality.
"This track is so much more than just a place to run. It is a testament to Paul’s vision, the determination of a community and what can be achieved when people come together with a shared dream.
"The hard work, dedication, fundraising and generosity of so many people have made this possible. Everyone who played a part, no matter how big or small, should be incredibly proud.
"Paul’s dream will now live on for generations to come, and what a wonderful legacy that is."
