Due to the stormy weather conditions, the Inis
"Iron" Meáin race has been rescheduled for Saturday the 23rd of January 2010. The new application form is here and there are still free slots available.
See application button below and here
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10 kilometer run over winding roadways, rough terrain, sand dunes and
beaches, is what it takes to compete in the 'Inis Iron Meáin'. Every
November since 2004, Inis Meáin hosts one of the most challenging
athletic events in the country, a fact confirmed by regular
participants such as Sonia O'Sullivan and David Campbell (last years
winner). The 10 kilometer run was initiated by Lorcain O'Callarain in
2004, the then Muinteoir i bhFoighil of Coláiste Naomh Eoin as a
fundraiser for the new secondary school.From late September onwards, the students and staff of Coláiste Naomh Eoin start preparations for the event. Entry fees must be recorded and acknowledged, the courses (crua agus fíor crua) must be marked out, hot food for after the event has to be organised, maps are prepared, accommodation and restaurants are booked, 10k goody bags are packed and nightly entertainment is decided. This hustle and bustle radiates throughout the island and the whole community gets behind the school, making it one of the most anticipated events of the year.
Text Box: Inis "Iron" Meáin Fancy Dress 2008. The Inis Meáin Pink ladies!However, the weekend does not just focus on strenuous activity alone. It is a chance for friends to meet up and a fancy dress competition is held in the pub on the night of the 10k. Last years fancy dress theme had to do with the letter 'P' which saw both islanders and mainlanders dressed up as Popeye, priests, pirates, pink ladies and pea pods!
However, to participate in the Inis "Iron" Meáin you do not have to be a serious athlete. There is an easier shorter course and you can walk, jog or run. On behalf of Coláiste Naomh Eoin, we would like to extend much thanks to all of you on the mainland and on Inis Meáin who supported the event to date, making it an event to remember which goes from strength to strength every year.
The Inis "Iron" Meáin will be held on the 23rd of January 2010. If you are up to the challenge, then please contact:
Coláiste Naomh Eoin at (099) 73991 or ring Geraldine on (086)3460792 and we will fill you in on all the details for Inis "Iron" Meáin 2009. Cost per entry is €50.
Application Forms: Click here