17/05/2026
Ballymac 5km & 10km Event in Memory of Luke Silles✨
What a super day despite the pouring rain. We were so happy to have you all here on this significant day, a day that your support meant more than ever to Paula, Tony, Aimee & Oran.
This event was about more than just the finish line and finish times, it was about coming together as a community to make a real difference and give back to Fenit RNLI for the incredible work that they do.
Your support, dedication and energy for this event today made a real difference to The Silles family and Fenit RNLI.
Over 500 runners and walkers came together in a heartwarming display of unity, compassion and generosity which included the Ballymac community and running community as well as Lukes school and athletic clubs.
They stood side by side to remember Luke and give back to Fenit RMLI
Thank you sincerely to the many volunteers, marshals, stewards, and supporters.
Your commitment ensured that safety was our top priority, and the feedback was superb🙏
Fundraising & Impact
The amount will be revealed in the next couple of days.
A huge thank you to the events 2 main sponsors:
O'Riadas Bar and Restaurant Ballymac and O Sullivans Bathroons.
Please know that your sponsorship had a huge impact
Thank you to our kilometer marker sponsors
The numerous stewards, volunteers and supporters who made this event possible.
Brenda White, our EMT❤️
Pacers , Donal, Paul, Grace, Tim & Iosla
Cathal and Sean - 5k lead bikes
Emma and Yvonne on the water station
Numerous TLI Group employees - volunteering, stewarding and 10k lead car.
Your safety was our top priority and the feedback that came back from the participants was fantastic.
Mom, Treasa, Breda Joan making sure the runners and walkers were warmed back up with a cuppa and treats afterwards.
MG Coaching crew on timing
Stephen Moore, An Riocht for finish line gantry and clock
It has been such a pleasure to volunteer my time as Event Organiser and get to know the incredible Silles family more over these past few months during such difficult times. I am so happy to have met so many other amazing people along the way.
Results will be posted tomorrow evening and thank you for your patience.
Thank you for being part of this incredible cause and making the day so special!
I am delighted to announce that we have agreed to make this an annual event in Ballymac in Lukes memory so here's to May 16th 2027
