Limerick marathon set to boost local economy

LIMERICK is to join the marathon cities of the world for its 2010 May bank holiday Riverfest festival.

It is anticipated that a marathon could attract 7,000 participants to the city, boosting the local economy by an estimated €10 million.

Martin Tynan, chief organiser, said: “Limerick’s sporting tradition is second to none and, as a group, we have been working behind the scenes for the last 18 months in an attempt to fill the last big void in the city’s sporting calendar. The Great Limerick Run not only sees a marathon return to our native city for the first time in over 25 years but also provides for runners, of all calibre and experience, a means of taking part with a half marathon and 10km option.