Louth people urged to step up for communities in need this Christmas with the GOAL Mile!

To the people of Louth, you are encouraged to think big this Christmas and to give back. Become part of one of Ireland’s most beloved fundraising traditions – the GOAL Mile.  

Whether you’re walking, running, or simply showing your support, every step you take will help raise vital funds for GOAL’s life-saving humanitarian work across 15 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Ukraine.

Through the GOAL Mile, your family could be the lifeline for other families in desperate need this Christmas.  

With over 160 GOAL Mile events taking place across Ireland, including six in Louth, there is bound to be one near you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to come together with family, friends, and local communities this Christmas and to make a real difference. 

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Speaking about their motivations for becoming a GOAL Mile organiser and their ask to the people of Louth, GOAL Mile Champion, Sarah Mc Eneaney of Dundalk DkIT Goal Mile said: 

“Christmas is a time for family and giving, The Goal Mile is a wonderful way for your family to come together Christmas morning enjoying quality time and the festive spirit.

“We are a country known around the world for our generosity and by donating what you can no matter how small the amount it allows GOAL to help those displaced from their homes, starving out without clean water in war torn countries like Sudan and Gaza as it will be just be another day just trying to survive.

“Last year, the GOAL Mile raised an incredible €630,000 – funds that continue to support GOAL’s work in some of the world's worst humanitarian crises, including in Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine and Haiti.

“This year, your involvement can help make an even bigger impact.”

Reflecting on this impact, Helen McVeigh, Director of Fundraising at GOAL, added: “Every year, the GOAL Mile unites people from all corners of Ireland in a powerful display of solidarity and generosity.

“This cherished Irish tradition is not only deeply meaningful for communities here at home but also has a profound ripple effect across borders, reaching those who need it most. 

“The funds raised through the GOAL Mile directly support GOAL’s vital work in some of the world’s most challenging regions, providing life-saving aid and hope to vulnerable communities.

“To our incredible GOAL Mile Organisers, thank you for making this possible. And to anyone thinking of joining their local GOAL Mile, we encourage you to take part.  

"It’s more than a tradition—it’s a lifeline. Together, we can keep this tradition alive and continue to bring hope to communities around the world.” 

There are currently six GOAL Mile locations in County Louth, including:

- Dunleer AC Track and Scoil Uí Mhuirí Dunleer, Christmas Day, 10am

- Dundalk DkIT, Christmas Day, 10am

- St Feichins GAA Grounds, Beaulieu, Termonfeckin, St. Stephen's Day, 11am

- Meadowview Field, Drogheda, St. Stephen's Day, 11am

- Bush Athletic Track, Home of Glenmore AC, St. Stephen's Day, 11am

- Ardee, Fairgreen Park, Ardee, St Stephen's Day, 10am-12pm

Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of something special.
To register for your local GOAL Mile or to find out how to set up a GOAL Mile in your community, please visit https://www.goalmile.org

The GOAL Mile is proudly sponsored by AIB.