Music to the ears of Bere Island park run participants

Established only three years ago, the Bere Island Park Run has quickly become one of the most popular Park Runs in the world — and now it’s to be set to music.

Up to eight melodies, inspired by the stories of Park Run participants, will be composed, performed, recorded and made available for future Park Run participants to download, as part of a project supported by the Arts Council. Composer Ian Wilson is to interview participants of the hugely popular 9.30am Saturday morning Park Run on the West Cork island, which attracts runners and walkers from around the globe.

Then, in close collaboration with the Bere Island Choir, he will compose up to eight melodies around their personal stories.