The second of the Tir na nÓg Road Race series took place on Sunday morning, April 21st over the picturesque Cashelnagore railway 5 mile loop. The Course started and finished at Teach Rúairi in Baltoney with the course extending over local scenery of Muckish, Errigal and the Sea. it made for a perfect Sunday morning outting.
The Course which was challenging proved an interesting change to the 5km runs which also form part of the series. The overall winner was Loughanure man Micheal Logue, who was home in a time of 31.20. Second and third overall were Derry’s Oran Doherty in 31.42 with local man Seimi Ferry completing the course in a very strong 32 mins. The First three Senior Women home were Termon Lady Nicola Doherty in an impressive 35.48, with Gaoth Dobhair’s Noreen Mc Gee in second in 37.36 and local women Eibhlin Boyle in third place in 43.48.
Other notable performances included, Magheroarty lad Ryan Lafferty winning the Junior men’s event in an excellent 33.30. It was also great to see Falcarragh man Pat Ban Gallagher returning from injury to post an excellent 33.16 and finish 3rd in the Over 40 mens category.
The Tir na nÓg Race Series continues with the next event due to take place on Sunday May 13th at 11am. Registrations at the Centre in Gortahork from 9.30am – All welcome.. These events aim to provide a fun type opportunity for athletes and walkers to improve their fitness and access form though the period… Further information from the Centre at 074 91 62972 or find us on Facebook.
Results
Tír na nÓg Road Race Series
Race 2–Railway Run 5 Mile – Sunday 22nd April –
| Place | Time | Race Number | Name | Category | Club / Area |
| 1 | 31.20 | 136 | Micheal Logue | S M | Loughanure |
| 2 | 31.42 | 166 | Oran Mc Bride | Over 40 M | Derry |
| 3 | 32.00 | 066 | Seimi Ferry | Over 40 M | Glasserchoo |
| 4 | 33.16 | 090 | Pat B. Gallagher | Over 40 M | Falcarragh |
| 5 | 33.30 | 086 | Ryan lafferty | Junior M | Magheroarty |
| 6 | 35.32 | 352 | Derek Alcorn | Over 40 M | Dunfanaghy |
| 7 | 35.43 | 092 | Eugene Mc Cafferty | S M | Derrybeg |
| 8 | 35.46 | 088 | Joseph Casey | S M | Falcarragh |
| 9 | 35.48 | 175 | Nicola Doherty | S W | Termon |
| 10 | 36.24 | 167 | Ciaran Gallagher | S M | Falcarragh |
| 11 | 37.36 | 171 | Noreen Mc Gee | S W | Gaoth Dobhair |
| 12 | 38.45 | 087 | Martin Mc Garvey | Over 40 M | Creeslough |
| 13 | 38.58 | 352 | James Alcorn | Over 40 M | Dunfanaghy |
| 14 | 42.06 | 093 | Hugo Gallagher | S M | Gortahork |
| 15 | 42.43 | 170 | Neil Kelly | Junior M | Falcarragh |
| 16 | 42.44 | 065 | Manus Kelly | Over 40 M | Falcarragh |
| 17 | 42.44 | 169 | Pat Kelly | S M | Falcarragh |
| 18 | 42.45 | 168 | Aodán Ó Cearbhaill | S M | Gaoth Dobhair |
| 19 | 43.48 | 161 | Eibhlin Boyle | S W | Gortahork |
| 20 | 43.48 | 174 | Roise Diver | S W | Gortahork |
| 21 | 45.06 | 064 | Joe Mc Clafferty | Over 40 M | Gortahork |
| 22 | 45.26 | 091 | Brian O Donnell | Over 40 M | Baltoney |
| 23 | 45.30 | 089 | Murt Collins | Over 40 M | Falcarragh |
| 24 | 45.54 | 172 | Bridget Moore | S W | Falcarragh |
| 25 | 48.46 | 173 | Mary ruddy | S W | Falcarragh |
| 26 | 49.11 | 003 | Niall Doran | S M | Churchill |
| 27 | 51.53 | 068 | Noeleen Doogan | S W | Falcarragh |
| 28 | 51.53 | 081 | Ashling Finegan | Over 40 W | Falcarragh |
| 29 | 54.47 | 351 | David Geaney | Over 40 M | Falcarragh |
| 30 | 60.32 | 069 | James Doogan | Junior M | Falcarragh |
| 31 | 60.40 | 162 | Shiela Gallagher | Walk W | Falcarragh |
| 32 | 60.58 | 163 | Anne Cannon | Walk W | Keeldrum |
| 33 | 60.58 | 164 | Maire Mc Laughlin | Walk W | Baltoney |
| 34 | 61.02 | 165 | Liam Mc Clafferty | S M | Falcarragh |
| 35 | 61.11 | 067 | Noirin Nic Aoidh | Walk W | Magheroarty |
| 36 | 64.52 | 066 | Maureen Nic Aoidh | Over 40 W | Magheroarty |
| 37 | 73.10 | 006 | Anne Mc Fadden | Walk W | Gortahork |
| 38 | 73.11 | 004 | Bridie Doherty | Walk W | Ballyconnell |
| 39 | 73.12 | 005 | Fiona Doherty | Walk W | Ballyconnell |
| 40 | 73.40 | 096 | Maire Ni Choilm | Walk W | Dun Luiche |
| 41 | 73.40 | 095 | Nora Roarty | Walk W | Dunlewey |
| 42 | 73.40 | 097 | Martina Roarty | Walk W | Dunlewey |
