Well done to all who took part in races yesterday after the Christmas celebrations. Eoin Flynn, back for Christmas from Gran Canaria, won the Bull Island 5 mile run on Dollymount Strand in a time of 26.25. At the Athenry 10k Louis McCarthy was 6th in 32.40 and Brian Furey was 29th in 36.06. Full results on Athenry AC website. At the Cavan 5k Road Race Brian Coleman was 5th in 16.51. Full results on Precision Timing website. At the Finn Valley AC 5k David Scanlon was 7th in 16.47 and Caitriona Jennings, back after injury was 1st Lady in 17.27. Full results at Donegal Daily.Com website.
Meanwhile the Annual Mince Pie Run from the Club House up Ballyboden Road, Edmonstown Road, Rockbrook Village, Croagh Road, passed Masseys and Cruagh Wood to finish at the Carpark at the top took place in ideal running conditions. The hardy band of Club Members were led home by Joe Casey, followed by Michael Devine, John Farrelly, Brian Crinnion, Rory O'Hanlon, Maria Dolan, John McHugh, Brian O'Donoghue, Derek Bain, Philip Wright, PJ Claffey, Aisling Tohill and Brian Rankin. The Perpetual Trophy is still to be presented. Well done to all who took part.