Rith 2014
January 6, 2014
Rith 2014 is a national Irish language festival that will take place between the 7-15 March 2014 during Seachtain na Gaeilge. On March 7th 2014, a marathon run will commence around the island of Ireland, passing the specially designed baton to a different runner/group at the end of each kilometre.
Rith 2014 is also a fund-raising activity, with a special fund established as a result of Rith that will be used to promote the development of Irish in the community. Rith 2014 will be run through 14 counties from the 7 – 15 March 2014 and finishing nine days later in Belfast where the special in the baton will be revealed to the public. The 1000km course has been laid out for a massive cross-county relay race, running from morning to night, starting in Baile Bhuirne in co. Cork to Belfast over a nine day period, with thousands of people taking part across the 200 towns/townlands and countryside on the route.
Rith 2014 is an enjoyable and innovative way for communities to celebrate the Irish language and culture in a visual way across Ireland. To take part and register with Rith 2014 just visit www.rith.ie
This wonderful event will celebrate the Irish language and for 9 days member of the public in towns, cities and in the countryside so why not join in the fun and run.
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