'A celebration of movement and remembrance': Run for Your Mum honours Limerick woman

A FUN run aimed at raising awareness of the needs of families facing sudden loss will take place this Mother’s Day weekend in memory of Limerick woman Caroline Walsh who died in 2020 after an unexpected illness.

Run for Your Mum will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 11am and is being organised by Rebecca Walsh in memory of her mother Caroline. Originally from Caherdavin, Caroline lived in Ennis.

The 5km event aims to bring people together to share memories, support wellbeing and highlight the challenges faced by families dealing with sudden bereavement. All proceeds will go to Sláinte an Chláir, the Clare Cancer Support Centre which supported Caroline during her illness.

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Speaking ahead of the event, Rebecca Walsh said: “Losing my mother to illness opened my eyes to how deeply sudden loss affects the people left behind, and it showed me the value of connecting with others who have been through something similar.”

“The 5km route is designed as a celebration of movement and remembrance, with each kilometre marking a year since my mother’s passing and honouring her love of running and exercise.”

Run for Your Mum is a chipped event with medals for all finishers and event jerseys for the first 150 registered participants. Registration for Run for Your Mum 2026 is available through Eventmaster.