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OLYMPIC BOXER PADDY BARNES IS LATEST TO JOIN FINN VALLEY 5K

written by Stephen Maguire December 23, 2012
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The latest sporting celebrity to sign up for the Finn Valley St STephen’s Day 5K is Olympic medalist Paddy Barnes.

The Belfast man will join fellow boxers Jason Quigley and Tyrone Mc Cullagh, GAA stars Frank Mc Glynn and Marty O’Reilly, Olympic cyclist Philip Deignan and amongst the athletes Olympic marathon competitor Catriona Jennings

The response to date indicates a turnout of around 1,200 which is fantastic say organisers.

An interesting feature is the number of entire families signing up and organisers wan to stress that all are welcome including walkers, joggers and runners of all abilities.

It’s a 2 pm start registration open from 10.30am on the day.

 

OLYMPIC BOXER PADDY BARNES IS LATEST TO JOIN FINN VALLEY 5K was last modified: December 23rd, 2012 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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