Race of the week

Breffni Challenge, Arva, Co Cavan

Breffni Challenge, Arva, Co Cavan

The 10th annual Breffni Challenge takes place in Arva, Co Cavan on Saturday. Over the years, it has raised more than €800,000 for charity with funds this year being raised in aid of the Friends of St Luke’s Dublin, NBCRI Galway and Cavan/Monaghan Homecare Association. The Breffni Challenge 2012 will take place on Saturday, August 4th from Cavan to Arva. Participants can walk, jog, run and cycle the two distances: the 20km from Cavan to Arva, or the 13km Ballinagh to Arva. There’s more information at

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. The race will be followed by entertainment.

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The second annual Clew Bay half marathon takes place in Mayo on the same day. €40 entry at runireland.com.