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The 10 Most Beautiful runs in Ireland
Running
· Eastcoast and Midlands
Dublin Runners' Monday Run
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9 km
2:09 h
69 m
73 m
Dublin Runners' Monday Run.
Every Monday Night at 6:30 PM.
Running
· Eastcoast and Midlands
Daves 60 for 60. 2nd July 2022
Difficulty
difficult
59.9 km
10:00 h
1,569 m
1,866 m
A celebration of Daves 60th Birthday by running through his place of works in the National Park to his home town.
Running
· Eastcoast and Midlands
Running on 2nd July 2022
Difficulty
difficult
59.9 km
10:00 h
1,569 m
1,866 m
A celebration of Daves Birthday by running 60 Km through his workplace, the National Park to his Home Toen of Tinahely
Running
· Eastcoast and Midlands
Royal Canal Route
Difficulty
easy
147.6 km
39:20 h
292 m
259 m
Route from Dublin to the River Shannon along the Royal Canal route.
Running
· Northwest Ireland and Lakelands
Glendale - Benbulben
Difficulty
difficult
33.1 km
5:46 h
1,055 m
1,058 m
Long run with a few ups and downs, ranging from road to soggy bog under foot but having some good sustained running over the tops. Stunning scenery and a good stream halfway to refill water.
Running
· Eastcoast and Midlands
Drumgoff Rec area Carrigasleggaun
Difficulty
moderate
13.2 km
3:57 h
491 m
493 m
Out and back from Drumgoff recreational area via Carrawaystick and Corregasleggaun
Running
· Eastcoast and Midlands
Lugnacoille via Ballineddan and Slievemaan
Difficulty
moderate
10.5 km
2:58 h
687 m
687 m
starting at Ballinabarney gap, following clear trail to Ballineddan to Slievemaan and onto Lugnacoille.
Running
· Shannon
Knock ME Down MÓR - 4km Run
Difficulty
moderate
4.2 km
0:40 h
88 m
87 m
4km run from Newcastle GAA club. Left from hall, second right, first right, back to main road and returning to hall.
Running
· Eastcoast and Midlands
Mount Eagle to Fairy castle and back 10km
Difficulty
moderate
10.1 km
1:53 h
419 m
420 m
Up to Fairy Castle direct, road, steeper road, steep rough hillside paths. Back down via Fernhill park. Also steep and rough.
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Drumgoff Rec area Carrigasleggaun by Éimear
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