Rith 2014 approaching
January 17, 2014
In less than two months Rith 2014 will be upon us.
Rith 2014 is a national Irish language festival that will take place this year between the 7-15 March 2014 during Seachtain na Gaeilge.
On March 7th 2014, the run will commence around the island of Ireland, with the specially designed baton being passed to a different runner and group at the end of each kilometre.
Thousands of people are expected to take part in this nine-day event which will run from morning to night, travel through over 200 towns and 14 counties between Munster, Leinster and Ulster. Rith promotes the Irish language and is also a fundraising event used to promote the development of Irish in the community.
Following on from the success of Rith 2010, in which over 20,000 people took part, and Rith 2012 which was just as successful, Rith 2014 organisers are urging the public to come out and participate in this year. A hand carved baton with a concealed message hidden inside will be carried during the Rith 2014, from start to finish.
From Baile Bhuirne the run will head towards Youghal, the Waterford Gaeltacht of Rinn Ó gCuanach, Waterford city, New Ross Wexford and Arklow. From Dublin the run will continue on to Navan, Kells, Cavan, Clones in Co. Monaghan, Enniskillen in Co. Fermanagh, Omagh, Strabane and onto the town of Lifford in east Co. Donegal.
From there the run will continue onto Maghera in Derry, Armagh, Newry, Downpatrick and on 15 March Rith 2014 will finish in the heart of Belfast where a the special message in the baton will be read out at the closing ceremony.
Rith 2014 is an enjoyable and innovative way for communities to celebrate the Irish language and culture all across Ireland.
To take part in Rith 2014 just visit www.rith.ie.
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