New initiative helps people in direct provision prepare for Cork marathon

Meet the running mates who are part of a first-of-a-kind initiative which is forging links with people living in direct provision.

Ann O’Regan, of Clonakilty Road Runners AC in West Cork, and Alleta Ndhlovu, who lives in the Clonakilty Direct Provision Centre, will be among those taking part in the Sanctuary Runners’ first official training session tomorrow for the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon 2018.

Alleta, who is originally from South Africa and who has been living in direct provision since 2016, ran several marathons in her native country.