The GOAL Mile is part and parcel of Christmas in Ireland. For the past 42 years in towns, cities and villages throughout the country, North, East, West and South, people have been turning out on Christmas morning or Stephens Day to run or walk a mile to show their solidarity with the poorest of the poor in the developing world.
Since 1977 the GOAL Mile has raised over €9.2M to support the humanitarian work that GOAL carries out around the world for some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable communities in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
This year in Louth, there will be eight GOAL Miles taking place in the following locations:
- Dunleer AC Track and Scoil Uí Mhuirí Dunleer, Christmas Day, 10am
- Dundalk DKIT, Christmas Day, 10am
- Feichins GAA Grounds, Beaulieu, Termonfeckin, St. Stephen’s Day, 11am
- Meadowview Field, Drogheda, St. Stephen’s Day, 11am
- Bush Athletic Track, Home of Glenmore AC St. Stephen’s Day, 11am
- Ardee, Fairgreen Park, St. Stephen’s Day, 10am – 12pm
- John Markey Park, Dunleer, Naomh Fionnbarra and St Anne’s GFG, Saturday December 28th, 11am – 12.30pm
- Glen Emmets GAA, Sunday December 29th, 3pm
Helen McVeigh, Director, Fundraising and Communications, GOAL said,
“Every year, the GOAL Mile unites people from all corners of Ireland in a powerful display of solidarity and generosity. This cherished Irish tradition is not only deeply meaningful for communities here at home but also has a profound ripple effect across borders, reaching those who need it most. 
“The funds raised through the GOAL Mile directly support GOAL’s vital work in some of the world’s most challenging regions, providing life-saving aid and hope to vulnerable communities.
“To our incredible GOAL Mile Organisers, thank you for making this possible. And to anyone thinking of joining their local GOAL Mile, we encourage you to take part. And if you can’t take part, please consider donating to your local event.”
GOAL Miles are run all over the Island (NI and ROI) across the month of December – with 113 on Christmas and Stephen’s Day – with over 175 locations confirmed. To register and take part in a GOAL Mile near you this Christmas, or simply donate, please visit https://www.goalmile.org
