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The March of the Vikings 2019


Laois

Celebrating the 1100th Anniversary of the invasion of Timahoe , The "March of the Vikings" takes place on 1st June 2019 11.00am start.

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In the year 919 it is recorded that the Vikings from Dunrally Fort in Vicarstown raided the Monastic settlement in Timahoe Co Laois.

 

Follow this 10 mile route to retrace the path taking by these Nordic Invaders who plundered the peaceful Christian settlement in Timahoe.

 

This year we celebrate the 1100th anniversary of this event.

 

The run will go through the scenic part of Co Laois through Stradbally and onwards to Timahoe.

 

10 mile run will start at 11.00am. Please park in Timahoe as there will be a shuttle bus to the start line leaving at approx 10.00am. 

 

5k run will start and finish in Timahoe. Start time for the 5k is 12.00 noon.