The 3 Provinces are ready to welcome you all!!
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Joanne Cantwell shows her support again for the Breffni 3 Province Challenge 2018
Local press review of launch night:
http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2018/06/24/4157867-breffni-challenge-aims-to/
http://www.anglocelt.ie/news/roundup/articles/2018/06/24/4157867-breffni-challenge-aims-to/
Images from Launch Night
Photos courtesy of Sean McMahon, Anglo Celt.
Breffni Challenge organisers are set to surpass an important milestone this August Bank Holiday weekend as they expect to crash through the €1M barrier in terms of money raised for cancer charities over the past 18 years of the annual event.
The challenge, which includes walking, running and cycling across three provinces, is a shining example of what a community can achieve. The current total of funds raised over the lifetime of the challenge stands at a remarkable €976,000. Once again this year, the monies generated will go towards the Friends of St Luke's, Dublin, Breast Cancer Research Ireland, Galway and Cavan/Monaghan Homecare Association.
Representatives of all three charities were present at the launch of the 18th annual challenge last Friday night in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva, where they outlined the work they do and the difference it makes to cancer patients and their families. They were Jimmy O’Donnell, Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care; Yvonne Boland, Friends of St Luke’s and Paul Earley, Breast Cancer National Research Institute in Galway.
In a video message, RTÉ sports broadcaster Joanne Cantwell said the event “is one of the most special things you could be part of – it now can be that bit more special, because we are aiming to pass that one million euro mark”.
The event started in 2001 as the brainchild of Philip Brady from Arvagh. He organised a cycle from Dublin to Arvagh and got the participants to raise sponsorship.
The following year, he organised a charity GAA match in Arvagh with former football greats making up novice Ulster-Leinster and Connacht-Munster teams.
Buoyed by the success of the first two ventures and impressed at the community involvement, the concept moved to a walk/run ‘challenge’ from Cavan to Arvagh.
Having found an enduring formula for success, the Breffni Challenge became an annual event. In 2015, the concept evolved into the Breffni 3 Province Challenge, starting and finishing in Arvagh where three provinces meet.
So this year, on Saturday August 4, the call is out to make it extra special by cross the million euro mark and there are events for people of all ages and fitness levels.
There are three running and walking routes - a 5km, a 10km and an AAI approved half-marathon (21k) route. For the cyclists, two routes will feature – a 25k and a more challenging 100k from Arvagh through Carrigallen, Mohill, Drumlish, Granard and Gowna returning to Arvagh.
Event co-ordinator Carol McEnerney says: “You don't have to be a super fit athlete to take part. We welcome everyone from GAA clubs, walking groups, fitness clubs or running novices.”
All the participants will receive a t-shirt and a medal at the finish line before the ‘Welcome Home Party’ on the Market Square in Arvagh. Later on, athletes will be revived with evening dinner at the Breffni Arms Hotel, with a special rate for everyone and followed by live entertainment into the night.
There is online registration available up to the event date with a link available at www.breffni3provincechallenge.com. Registration will be available in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva, from 7-9pm on Friday, August 3, and in St Patrick’s Hall on the Saturday morning of the event from 9am to 1.30pm.
Times for the events are: 100K cycle, 11am; 25K cycle, 1:30pm; 5K walk/run, 10K and half marathon events start at 2pm. The Breffni 3 Province Challenge will also be part of Arva’s 3 Province Festival, which will kick off a week earlier with the hugely popular Arva Show on Sunday, July 29.
Sponsorship cards are available from local businesses. More information and maps available at www.breffni3provincechallenge.com and on Facebook.
The challenge, which includes walking, running and cycling across three provinces, is a shining example of what a community can achieve. The current total of funds raised over the lifetime of the challenge stands at a remarkable €976,000. Once again this year, the monies generated will go towards the Friends of St Luke's, Dublin, Breast Cancer Research Ireland, Galway and Cavan/Monaghan Homecare Association.
Representatives of all three charities were present at the launch of the 18th annual challenge last Friday night in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva, where they outlined the work they do and the difference it makes to cancer patients and their families. They were Jimmy O’Donnell, Cavan Monaghan Palliative Care; Yvonne Boland, Friends of St Luke’s and Paul Earley, Breast Cancer National Research Institute in Galway.
In a video message, RTÉ sports broadcaster Joanne Cantwell said the event “is one of the most special things you could be part of – it now can be that bit more special, because we are aiming to pass that one million euro mark”.
The event started in 2001 as the brainchild of Philip Brady from Arvagh. He organised a cycle from Dublin to Arvagh and got the participants to raise sponsorship.
The following year, he organised a charity GAA match in Arvagh with former football greats making up novice Ulster-Leinster and Connacht-Munster teams.
Buoyed by the success of the first two ventures and impressed at the community involvement, the concept moved to a walk/run ‘challenge’ from Cavan to Arvagh.
Having found an enduring formula for success, the Breffni Challenge became an annual event. In 2015, the concept evolved into the Breffni 3 Province Challenge, starting and finishing in Arvagh where three provinces meet.
So this year, on Saturday August 4, the call is out to make it extra special by cross the million euro mark and there are events for people of all ages and fitness levels.
There are three running and walking routes - a 5km, a 10km and an AAI approved half-marathon (21k) route. For the cyclists, two routes will feature – a 25k and a more challenging 100k from Arvagh through Carrigallen, Mohill, Drumlish, Granard and Gowna returning to Arvagh.
Event co-ordinator Carol McEnerney says: “You don't have to be a super fit athlete to take part. We welcome everyone from GAA clubs, walking groups, fitness clubs or running novices.”
All the participants will receive a t-shirt and a medal at the finish line before the ‘Welcome Home Party’ on the Market Square in Arvagh. Later on, athletes will be revived with evening dinner at the Breffni Arms Hotel, with a special rate for everyone and followed by live entertainment into the night.
There is online registration available up to the event date with a link available at www.breffni3provincechallenge.com. Registration will be available in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva, from 7-9pm on Friday, August 3, and in St Patrick’s Hall on the Saturday morning of the event from 9am to 1.30pm.
Times for the events are: 100K cycle, 11am; 25K cycle, 1:30pm; 5K walk/run, 10K and half marathon events start at 2pm. The Breffni 3 Province Challenge will also be part of Arva’s 3 Province Festival, which will kick off a week earlier with the hugely popular Arva Show on Sunday, July 29.
Sponsorship cards are available from local businesses. More information and maps available at www.breffni3provincechallenge.com and on Facebook.
New T-Shirt and Medal for the 2018 event.
T-Shirt and Medal for the 2017 event.
Event T-Shirt
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Event Medal
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*****ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE*****
Remember the Half Marathon, Team Event and 10k will be chip timed. Under 12's can ONLY take part in the 7k.
If you wish to take part in the team event please ensure that you give your club name when registering. THIS IS ONLY FOR THE HALF MARATHON.
Booking fee will be included in the price of your entry. Follow the link to enter now!
https://register.primoevents.com/ps/event/Breffni3ProvinceChallenge
Update (21/04/16):
So we would like to bring you some big news....
This years Breffni 3 Province Challenge will include a
****HALF MARATHON TEAM EVENT****
Teams of a maximum of 6 persons can compete to win the title of 3 Province Half Marathon Team Champions. The top 3 times from each team will give us an average score for that team, and winners will be announced at the finish line ceremony!
And you don't have to be a super fit athlete to take part... we welcome everyone from GAA Clubs, walking groups, fitness clubs or running novices!!!
Registration will be opening shortly, so make sure that you register youre club name to be in with the chance to take part in our newest adventure!!
And don't forget, we have our Half Marathon, 10k and 7k routes for our runners and walkers, and a 25k and 100k cycle routes for those who prefer 2 wheel to 2 legs!!
Organising committee meeting (30/07/15):
The day is almost upon us!!! We will be holding our final meeting on Thursday night (30/07) @ 9.30pm in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. We would love to see as many people as possible there, we will need as much help from the community as possible to make this year's event the best ever and reaching our €1 million target.
The day is almost upon us!!! We will be holding our final meeting on Thursday night (30/07) @ 9.30pm in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. We would love to see as many people as possible there, we will need as much help from the community as possible to make this year's event the best ever and reaching our €1 million target.
Launch Night (12/06/15):
Well what a fantastic launch night we had in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. We would like to extend out sincerest thanks to everyone who gave their time and expertise to make the night so entertaining for everyone.
Special thanks to:
Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva,
Dutchy's Fitness,
The Sports Shop, Cavan,
Premier Cycles, Virginia,
Gerry Ellis & Sons,
Donnelly's Butchers,
Claire Miney & Laura Magarahan,
Sue McEnerney & Marjorie Gormley.
Also on the night we had Special Guest speakers from our 3 Chosen Charities, Friends of St. Lukes, Breast Cancer Research and Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Home Care Association as well as Superintendent McCormack, of Granard Garda Station, who has launched the "Blue Line" an event that will see the Gardaí & PSNI join together to lead off our runners on the Half Marathon. It is the first time this will happen outside of Dublin and we are honoured that the two forces will be joining us on the day.
We will have photos up for you all very soon, and thanks again to all of you who made it such a special event!!
Well what a fantastic launch night we had in the Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva. We would like to extend out sincerest thanks to everyone who gave their time and expertise to make the night so entertaining for everyone.
Special thanks to:
Breffni Arms Hotel, Arva,
Dutchy's Fitness,
The Sports Shop, Cavan,
Premier Cycles, Virginia,
Gerry Ellis & Sons,
Donnelly's Butchers,
Claire Miney & Laura Magarahan,
Sue McEnerney & Marjorie Gormley.
Also on the night we had Special Guest speakers from our 3 Chosen Charities, Friends of St. Lukes, Breast Cancer Research and Cavan/Monaghan Cancer Home Care Association as well as Superintendent McCormack, of Granard Garda Station, who has launched the "Blue Line" an event that will see the Gardaí & PSNI join together to lead off our runners on the Half Marathon. It is the first time this will happen outside of Dublin and we are honoured that the two forces will be joining us on the day.
We will have photos up for you all very soon, and thanks again to all of you who made it such a special event!!
Upcoming event -> Launch Night:
The Breffni 3 Province Challenge launch will take place in the Breffni Arms Hotel Arvagh, on Friday 12th June 2015. With tips and advice from running and cycling experts, nutrition experts, skincare and health advice and help on training and preparation for a long run or cycle. Come and meet the representatives from our Charities and a few familiar faces. Join us for a night of fun and live music to get you in the mood for a run!!!!
The Breffni 3 Province Challenge launch will take place in the Breffni Arms Hotel Arvagh, on Friday 12th June 2015. With tips and advice from running and cycling experts, nutrition experts, skincare and health advice and help on training and preparation for a long run or cycle. Come and meet the representatives from our Charities and a few familiar faces. Join us for a night of fun and live music to get you in the mood for a run!!!!
Big plans for the launch Night! We will have advice for everyone, from nutrition & diet, to skincare, clothing and footwear... and maybe a special guest!!! Keep an eye on facebook for more updates!!!!