10 events to help you shed those unwanted Christmas kilos

Might you be in the market for some post-Christmas exercise? Here are 10 events that look pretty cool to help you get back into shape after the big day.

 

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but with all the expected Christmas indulgence, you might as well accept you're condition will take a pounding over the next week or so.

But fear not.

Despite the foul weather there’s a great variety of events on over the festive period to help you shed that excess tin of Roses or box of biscuits.

So if you're in the market for some post-Christmas exercise, you have no excuse!

 

 

Armagh

What: 60k Hooley around Shaw’s Lake

When: Sunday January 3rd, 10.30am

Where: Craobh Rua hurling club, Bessbrook

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Cork

What: Ballyhooly hill-climb

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When: Sunday January 3rd, 12 noon

Where: Castle Tavern Roundabout, Ballyhooly,

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Clare

What: Burren 40k Charity Challenge (or 5k/10k run)

When: Sunday December 27th, 1pm

Where: Ballyvaughan

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What: Ennis Cyclocross League

When: Tuesday December 29th, 11am

Where: Lees Road, Ennis

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Galway

What: Rusty Chain Wren 20k Cycle

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When: St Stephen’s Day, 10am

Where: Fr. Sammon Centre, Monivea,

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Kerry

What: McCarthy Shield/Landy Cup (14k time-trial)

When: Christmas Day, 11am

Where: Poff’s Garage, Dingle Road, Camp

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Mayo

What: Land of Giants Duathlon (5k run, 18k cycle, 2k run)

When: Monday December 28th, 10.30am

Where: Claremorris

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What: Partry Hamper Race (90k)

When: Sunday December 27th, 12noon

Where: Partry

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What: Connacht Cyclocross League

When: Sunday December 27th, 12noon

Where: Westport

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Meath

What: Cycle 4 Cairde

When: St Stephen’s Day

Where: The Village Inn, Slane

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