Friday Night March 2nd in Shortalls Bar The Square Castlecomer saw the annual distributution of the proceeds of the Wellie Race. The Last Supper as it is affectionaltely known was attended by Merit Award Winners, Beneficiaries, Committe members and the many people who helped out on New Year's Day on a night of celebration Treasurer Chris Grammer was delighetd to announce that despite the current economic difficulties the race managed to distribute the same funds as last year.
Charites such as Friends of Castlecomer Distric Hospital, Rehab Care, Ceart and Lourdes Invalid Fund all were delighted to be included among the beneficiaries from the 32nd Wellie Race.
It was also announced that Thw Wellie Race is now an official registered Charity having been granted the status in teh last month. The new Wellie Race Logo and letterheading was unveiled to the crowd and the committee would like to thank Anto Mazer, Shay Bollard and Padraig Murphy for all the work done to get the images ready for the launch.