Sponsors & Supporters

The Kings Head Pub and Malt House Restaurant

The Kings Head & Malt House Restaurant, High Street, Galway have funded all expenses in association with Run the Country. Every single cent donated by the public will go directly toward the children involved.

Classic Tiles

An extremely generous contributor to the charity has been Classic Tiles, Tuam Road, Galway which has sponsored numerous marathons en route. 

Lohan's Pharmacy

Lohan's Pharmacy, Prospect Hill, Galway has very generously sponsored several marathons.

Galway Campers

 Thanks to Galway Campers for its generous support of the event.

Fearghal Murphy & Paul Langan

Many thanks to Fearghal Murphy of Blue Egg for handling all media in association with the event. Also, special appreciation to Paul Langan for designing, hosting and updating the website.

Mike King

A big thank you to Mike King, a leading internationl sports photographer, for travelling to Ireland to photograph the run.

SUPPORT CREW

The Run the Country event cannot take place without a support crew. Among this most important group are Paul and Mary Grealish, proprietors of the Kings Head Pub and Malt House Restaurant; Fearghal Murphy, North Pole Marathon veteran; Ronnie Greaney, An Tobar Bar, Galway, who also did in-depth reconnaissance of the route; Paul Donovan, world medallist and Olympian; Mike King, UK Sports Photographer of the Year; Shane Lennon, founder of Camp Claddagh and capable of driving 5 miles per hour for 20 straight hours; Johnny Glynn, fitness consultant and legendary ex pro-footballer; Ronan Scully of GOAL; Alice Hiney, masseuse extraordinaire; Larry 'the lizard' Kelly; Graham Thompson, 'the translator'; Jacinta Hennessy, the banking policewoman; Thomas Maguire and Helena Crossan, world class ultrarunners; and Caroline and Jaimie, Richard's domestic bosses. Special thanks to 'Uncle' Gerry Ferguson, an original conspirator.