Once again as part of the plan to get the nation moving, Operation Transformation will host walks across the country on Saturday 12th January, with thousands of people expected to get out, get up and get active.
The walks are being held in conjunction with Sport Ireland and the Local Sports Partnerships will take place across 26 counties at 11AM.
Laois Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that they will be hosting 4 walks in Laois on 12th January 2019.
- Emo Court 5k – Meet at Emo Community Centre @ 11am
- Ballykilcavan House 3k & 5k – Meet at Ballykilcavan House, Stradbally @ 11am
- Capponellagh Woods 5k & 8k – Meet The Square, Durrow @ 11am
- Portlaoise Slí na Slainte 5k – Meet at Portlaoise Leisure Centre @ 11am
Register online or on the day. Click the link
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/operation-transformation-walks-laois-tickets-53648032710
This event is part of a National initiative to promote the message that walking is a fun way for people to get active as part of a healthier lifestyle. We are delighted to host 4 walks this year which is made possible by partnering with walking volunteers from across Laois such as Port Trail Walking Group, Mountmellick Walking Group, Mountrath Walking Group, Portlaoise Stepping Out Walking Club, Cullohill Walking Club and Slieve Bloom Walkers. A special thanks to the venues for hosting walks.
Caroline Myers, Co-ordinator of Laois Sports Partnership said this event is a great way to kick start an active and healthy New Year with a walk to suit all ages and abilities and an opportunity to join in a fun family event.
Participants are also welcome to join Parkrun on the day. Parkrun is a free 5km timed course which takes place every Saturday at 9.30am on Vicarstown Canal Bank, Vicarstown. Parkrun is suitable for walkers, joggers and runners of all ages! You will need to register for FREE at www.parkrun.ie before attending!
Following on from the National Walk Day, a number of areas are planning weekly walks in their locality to coincide with the 8 Week Operation Transformation programme.
See below for details:
| Group Name | Contact Name | Meeting Point |
| Mountmellick Walking Group | Tina Murray | MDA Carpark, Mountmellick. Tuesdays at 10am |
| Mountrath Ramblers Walking Group | Anne Delaney | St. Fintans Hall Carpark, Mountrath. Tuesdays at 11am |
| Portlaoise Stepping Out & Walking Group | Maureen Culliton | Portlaoise Leisure Centre. Tuesdays & Thursday Evenings at 7.45pm |
| Stradbally Walking Group | Ann Simpson | Beside Parochial House, Stradbally. Wednesdays at 10.30am |
| Port Trail Walking Group | Donie Molloy | Assemble at Oriel House, Portarlington. Walks Tuesday at 6.00pm |
| Cullohill Walking Group | Ciara McEvoy or Therese Drennan | Community Hall, Cullohill. Walks Monday & Friday at 7.30pm |
| Swan Walkers | Marian Condren & Sandra Knowles | The Swan Inn. Tuesday at 7pm |
