Runners line up at the start of the Great Limerick Run 2012
In May 2012, over 8000 people took part in the Great Limerick Run in south west Ireland. Alison Turner ran the 6 mile race to raise funds for charity and wondered which causes had inspired other people to run.
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In May 2012, Alison Turner interviewed people who were running the Great Limerick Run to raise money for charity. They told her their personal connections to particular charities, things they were really passionate about, and they shared some really uplifting stories. She heard about relatives they want to help, relatives who've inspired them into action, issues that affect them, a need in society they want to meet, a service that has supported them in hard times. Limerick is Ireland's fourth largest city and has suffered a severe economic downturn since 2008. The energy and community spirit injected by the Great Limerick Run shine through in this 13 minute documentary.
Favourite quotes
"People feel wanted."
"She absolutely loves it."
"People think it's the end of the world. It's not!"
"I love him."
"His life has completely changed since he's been there."
"She was there at the start, and she'll be there at the end to see us back."
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In May 2012, Alison Turner interviewed people who were running the Great Limerick Run to raise money for charity. They told her their personal connections to particular charities, things they were really passionate about, and they shared some really uplifting stories. She heard about relatives they want to help, relatives who've inspired them into action, issues that affect them, a need in society they want to meet, a service that has supported them in hard times. Limerick is Ireland's fourth largest city and has suffered a severe economic downturn since 2008. The energy and community spirit injected by the Great Limerick Run shine through in this 13 minute documentary.
Favourite quotes
"People feel wanted."
"She absolutely loves it."
"People think it's the end of the world. It's not!"
"I love him."
"His life has completely changed since he's been there."
"She was there at the start, and she'll be there at the end to see us back."
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clair de Lune | Claude Debussy | Simply Classical Gold (4CD). | USM | 2011 | 00:00 |
| People Have Names | Juliet Turner | People Have Names. | Juliet Turner Music | 2008 | 00:00 |
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