Family Festival Programme at An Riocht

Bank of Ireland Castleisland Enterprise Town Expo 14-11-2015
The eternally obliging Mick Galwey was on hand to draw Fiona Nelligan-McGuire’s winning An Riocht AC Christmas Mega Sale ticket from the sack with club staff members, Gina Fagan (left) and Bernadette Fitzgerald at the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Expo at Castleisland Community Centre on Saturday morning. ©Photograph: John Reidy

A cluster of events at An Riocht Health and Leisure Club surrounding the second weekend in December are gelling nicely into a family festival programme with huge, crowd-drawing potential.
The whole sweep of activity will begin on Thursday, December 10th and conclude on the following Sunday with the very festive and always popular Run Rudolph Run 5k Fun Run / Walk or Jog.

Membership Mega Deal

On Thursday December 10th An Riocht Health and Leisure Club is offering its Membership Mega Deal.
Current and potential members can avail of Half Price membership with savings of €200 on this one very special day only!!
“Signing up for this offer on December 10th will give you full membership for the whole of 2016. It’s a ridiculously good deal as membership works out at €3.80 per week,” said manager Kate McSweeney.
As well as this members can avail of regular programme updates including: Free Morning Classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10am and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7am. With reduced rates for all other classes and weight loss programmes.
Depending on what sessions you go for discounts range from 10% to 50% and you will become a full track and leisure suite member for the 12 months also. It’s a great gift to give yourself or alternatively get it in gift voucher form as a Christmas present for someone special. You must be 16 or over to avail of this offer.

Santa pictured during a recent visit to his secret cabin outside Castleisland from where he checked out the area before his appearance at the Snowed-In Experience at An Riocht on December 11th and 12th. ©Photograph: John Reidy
Santa pictured during a recent visit to his secret cabin outside Castleisland from where he checked out the area before his appearance at the Snowed-In Experience at An Riocht on December 11th and 12th. ©Photograph: John Reidy

Snowed In Experience

On the two days following the Mega Sale, An Riocht will host The Snowed In Experience on Friday and Saturday, December 11th and 12th.
“Have a Christmas experience to remember at An Riocht this December as it is transformed into a winter wonderland on this one weekend only.
“It will become a gathering place for the young and the young at heart. A place where they can come and meet Santa, Mrs. Clause and his elves as they prepare for their busiest night of the year. Take in the atmosphere, hear some Christmas tales told by Mrs. Clause, watch the busy elves in their workshop and have a chat with the man himself as you are guided around in a magical tour,” said Kate.

There will also be a variety of Christmas markets stalls on show for adults to browse – making it an extremely family friendly event. This is not to be missed and early booking is advisable. You can book at the clubhouse or online at www.riocht.ie
Adults and toddlers up to two-years-old will be admitted free-of-charge. Children two-years-old and upwards: €10.

Run Rudolph Run 5k

“This year the Run Rudolph Run 5k will be held on Sunday December 13th and we are hoping it will be bigger and better than ever.

Run Rudolph Run: Joggers and Fun Runners taking part in the An Riocht AC promoted Run Rudolph Run 5K Road Race in Castleisland. ©Photograph: John Reidy
Run Rudolph Run: Joggers and Fun Runners taking part in the An Riocht AC promoted Run Rudolph Run 5K Road Race in Castleisland. ©Photograph: John Reidy

This is going to be a fantastically Christmassy, family orientated, fun event not focusing on the competitive element at all.
It’s €10 to enter and €5 for primary school children. Get the whole gang out to walk, jog or run their way round! Register at the clubhouse or online at the address below,” Kate concluded.

€1,000 Up for Grabs in An Riocht December Draw

First prize in the An Riocht AC December Draw is a whopping €1,000. You can join An Riocht AC members’ draw for €60 for 12 months.
This can be paid in cash or by Direct Debit at €5 per. month. Membership entitles you to use the club’s 400-metre track and entry to the monthly draw.
For further information call into An Ríocht or ring on 066 71 42199. Information on the draw or any of the items above can be accessed on: http://www.riocht.ie/the-mega-deal-is-approaching/