Warriors set their sights on Tara in wild fundraiser

A dawn chorus with a difference will be heard over the Hill of Tara next month, when the mellifluous melodies of waking birds will be replaced by the panting, puffing, thudding, groaning, and possibly squelching, of hundreds of hardy runners.

The annual Tara Dawn Run in aid of Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, takes place at 4am on Saturday, Jun 15, when participants will run, walk, stroll, or plod to meet the rising sun while taking in the beauty of one of the country’s most historically significant sites.

All ages and athletic abilities are welcome, and while there will undoubtedly be a few pros who will have the 4km route completed by the time others have tied up their laces, the emphasis will be very much on fun.