Pictures by Gerard McHugh Photography
Donegal ATU hosted its ninth annual charity 5K run and walk on Tuesday night.
The event attracted almost 200 people, with all registration fees going to the North West Simon Community. The charity works to prevent and resolve homelessness throughout Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo.
Runners taking part in the ATU Donegal 5k in aid of the Simon Community in Letterkenny on Tuesday night. Pic: Gerard McHugh Photography
NW Simon Community Development Officer, Collette Ferguson, said they were delighted to be the nominated charity for this year’s annual 5k.
“All proceeds will go directly to help those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness,” she explained.
“We are extremely grateful for the awareness and support to help sustain the work and services provided.”
Runners taking part in the ATU Donegal 5k in aid of the Simon Community in Letterkenny on Tuesday night. Pic: Gerard McHugh Photography
Helen Kennedy, ATU Donegal Sport Centre Manager, said the 5K is more than a race or walk.
“It is an event that generates great community spirit and the generosity shown each year for charitable causes display this. It is growing each year and ATU Donegal extends thanks to all participants, organisers, volunteers and helpers who not only supported the NW Simon Community with their generosity, but helped create a nice community event.”
Time for a chat before the sprint finish! Pic: Gerard McHugh Photography
ATU Donegal extends its thanks to Brendan and Teresa McDaid, Donegal Athletics, for their usual professional assistance. Thanks also to O’Hehirs Catering, ATU Donegal, for sponsoring the refreshments, and to Michelle Morrison in particular. Also, huge gratitude to the many volunteers on the evening who helped make the event happen.
Collette Ferguson (North West Simon Community) and Helen Kennedy (ATU Sports Centre Manager). Photo by Gerard McHugh Photography.
This year saw a new route, starting and ending at ATU Donegal on the Port Road with refreshments and craic afterwards in ATU Sport Centre.
The tenth ATU Donegal 5K is scheduled to be held next Spring, on April 3 rd, 2024.
Runners taking part in the ATU Donegal 5k in aid of the Simon Community in Letterkenny on Tuesday night. Pic: Gerard McHugh Photography
The garda speed control car trying to keep up with Richard during the ATU Donegal 5k. Pic: Gerard McHugh Photography.
Declan Ferry winner of the ATU Donegal 5k in aid of the Simon Community in Letterkenny on Tuesday night. Also included are Oran O,Hare 2nd and Shane O,Donnell 3rd. Pic: Gerard McHugh Photography
Teresa Doherty (centre) 1st lady home at the ATU Donegal 5k. Also included are Natasha Kelly (left) 2nd and Stacey Leonard 3rd. Pic: Gerard McHugh Photography.