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Run for Your Mum to support Sláinte an Chláir on Saturday, March 14 to honour Caroline Walsh

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Run for Your Mum to support Sláinte an Chláir on Saturday, March 14 to honour Caroline Walsh. Rebecca Walsh (left) pictured with her late mother Caroline.

Run for Your Mum will be held on Saturday, March 14, as a Mother’s Day Tribute Run for Caherdavin’s Caroline Walsh

Run for Your Mum will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 11am and is being organised by Rebecca Walsh in memory of her mother, Limerick woman Caroline Walsh
Run for Your Mum will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 11am and is being organised by Rebecca Walsh in memory of her mother, Limerick woman Caroline Walsh

A 5km fun run aimed at raising awareness of the needs of families facing sudden loss will take place in Barefield, County Clare, this Mother’s Day weekend.

Run for Your Mum will be held on Saturday, March 14, at 11 am and is being organised by Rebecca Walsh in memory of her mother, Limerick woman Caroline Walsh, who died in 2020 after an unexpected illness. Originally from Caherdavin, Caroline lived in Ennis.

The event aims to bring people together to share memories, support wellbeing and highlight the challenges faced by families dealing with sudden bereavement. All proceeds will go to Sláinte an Chláir, the Clare Cancer Support Centre that supported Caroline during her illness.


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Speaking ahead of the event, Rebecca Walsh said, “Losing my mother to illness opened my eyes to how deeply sudden loss affects the people left behind, and it showed me the value of connecting with others who have been through something similar.”

“My hope is that the day will be a positive space for remembrance, connection and gratitude, reflecting the spirit her mother brought to those around her,” she added. “The 5km route is designed as a celebration of movement and remembrance, with each kilometre marking a year since my mother’s passing and honouring her love of running and exercise.”

Rebecca continued, “I want to thank the event’s key sponsors, the Irish Waste Management Association (IWMA) and Clean Ireland Recycling, for their commitment to community initiatives and for helping to make the run possible.

Michelle Nagle of Clean Ireland Recycling, where Caroline worked for more than a decade and also served as Chair of the IWMA, said, “The run is a tribute to a much‑missed colleague and to Caroline’s strength during her illness. We are encouraging people of all ages to take part, whether running or walking, and to join in remembering Caroline and supporting a cause that mattered deeply to her this Mother’s Day.”

Run for Your Mum is a chipped event with medals for all finishers and event jerseys for the first 150 registered participants. Other event sponsors include Taylor’s Bar, Crossfit Ennis, Blackbird, the Flynn Hotel Group and Haven Pharmacy.

Registration for Run for Your Mum 2026 is available through Eventmaster.  

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