Trim transformed as walkers strike out for fitness

The historic town of Trim may have been voted Ireland's cleanest town last week, but last Saturday it proved that it was also Meath's most active town. Over 1,600 walkers descended on the town to support the 'Operation Transformation' walk, which was organised by Meath Local Sports Partnership, in association with the Irish Sports Council, and was part of the nationwide walks held in every county around Ireland. Spring was very definitely in the air both in terms of weather and activity with families to the fore as the walkers of all ages warmed up under blue skies and in bright sunshine. Last year's 'Operation Transformation' leader Sinead Heffernan from Enfield led the walk, along with Carmel Halpin from the HSE. The route followed the 3.7km scenic Sli na Slainte route which is already a very popular recreational route for walkers in Trim. The event saw walkers commence at Trim Castle, go out to Newtown, down by Marcy Regan's pub and back to the town centre via the ring road to High Street to the finish at Castle Street. Sinead has maintained her active lifestyle since appearing on the 'Operation Transformation' programme in 2011 and has firmly set her eyes on completing a half-marathon later this year. Out in force to assist the walkers on the day were the gardai, Meath Civil Defence and stewards from Trim AC and individual volunteers. Bird's SuperValu in Navan kindly donated all of the water with Trim Castle Hotel donating the refreshing tea and coffee afterwards.