The final race of the Tir na nÓg Road Race series took place last night over a 5 KM course in Gortahork.
The final race was won by Fintown man Dermot Brennan in a very impressive 16.24 with Dungloe’s Shaun Mc Shane in second place in 16.45 and Loughanure’s Micheal Logue third overall in a time of 17.24.
The First three Senior Women home were Termon Lady Nicola Doherty in an impressive 20.21, with Gaoth Dobhair’s Noreen Mc Gee in second in 21.25 and local women Eibhlin Boyle in third place in 23.57. First Junior man home was Ryan Lafferty in a strong 18.41 with Patrick Gallagher second, recording a time of 18.54. In the Over 40 mens race there was strong competition with local man Seimi Ferry first home in 18.02 followed by Pat Ban Gallagher who recorded 18.11, with Creeslough man Martin Mc Garvey third home in a time of 21.02.
In the overall results section the results were as follows;
Senior Men Senior Women Over 40 W
1. Micheal Logue ( 41 pts) 1. Nicola Doherty ( 48 pts) 1. Ashling Doohan (48 pts)
2. Eugune Mc Cafferty ( 34 pts) 2. Noreen Mc Gee (40 pts)
3. Dermot Brennan ( 24 pts) 3. Evelyn Boyle (24)
Over 40 M Junior Men Walk Women
1. Seimi Ferry ( 44 pts) 1. Ryan Lafferty (44 pts) 1. Martina & Nora Roarty ( 27 pts each)
2. Pat Ban Gallagher (29 pts) 2. Patrick Gallagher (22 pts) 2. Maureen Mc Gee (22 pts)
3. Martin Mc Garvey (27 pts)
The organisers wish to thank the Donegal ladies Manager Micheal Naughton for sponsoring the race series. A big Well done to all who participated. A second race series will be held over the summer months beginning in June. Further information will be available shortly and on the Tir na nOg facebook page or by contacting the centre on 074 91 62972.
Results Tír na nÓg Road Race Series
Race 3– 5 km – Friday 18th May –
Place Time Race Number Name Category Club / Area
1 16.24 Dermot Brennan SM Finn Valley
2 16.45 Shaun Mc Shane S M Dungloe
3 17.24 Micheal Logue S M Loughanure
4 18.02 Seimi Ferry Over 40 M Glasserchoo
5 18.11 Pat B. Gallagher Over 40 M Falcarragh
6 18.41 Ryan Lafferty J M Gortahork
7 18.54 Patrick Gallagher J M Falcarragh
8 19.10 Ciaran Gallagher S M Falcarragh
9 19.45 Ciaran Brennan J M Fintown
10 19.51 Paddy Molloy S M Glenties
11 19.59 Alan Orr S M Centra
12 20.05 Eugene Mc Cafferty S M Derrybeg
13 20.21 Nicola Doherty S W Termon
14 20.42 Cornie Mc Geever S M Gortahork
15 21.02 Martin Mc Garvey Over 40 M Creeslough
16 21.08 James Harkin Over 40 M Falcarragh
17 21.25 Noreen Mc Gee S W Gaoth Dobhair
18 21.38 Pat Kelly Over 40 M Falcarragh
19 22.04 Shaun Sweeney Over 40 M Falcarragh
20 22.07 Manus Kelly Over 40 M Falcarragh
21 22.18 Aodán Ó Cearbhaill S M Gaoth Dobhair
22 23.00 Keith Sweeney S M Gortahork
23 23.03 Joe Mc Clafferty Over 40 M Gortahork
24 23.05 Eddie Mc Fadden Shroughan
25 23.27 Kyle Mc Garvey J M Creeslough
26 23.57 Eibhlin Boyle S W Gortahork
27 24.00 Joe Mc Daid S M
28 24.22 Liam Mc Fadden S M Gaoth Dobhair
29 24.54 Eugune Mc Geever Over 40 M Gortahork
30 25.12 Seamus O Donnell S M Gortahork
31 25.23 Patrick Gallagher (F) S M Derryreel
32 25.23 Chris Reddan J M Creeslough
33 25.56 Niall Doran S M Churchill
34 27.07 Ann Tinney Termon
35 27.18 Noleen Duggan S M Falcarragh
36 28.14 Ashling Doohan Over 40 W Falcarragh
37 28.16 Roisin Kenny S W Falcarragh
38 29.04 Francis Greene S W Gortahork
39 29. 56 David Geaney Over 40 M Falcarragh
40 Sally Mullholland
41 Mary Mullholland
42 Kathy Mc Geady
43 Ashling Mc Gee
44 Maureen Nic Aoidh
45 Eileen Gallagher
46 Brid Mc Geever
47 Martina Roarty
48 Nora Roarty Walk W
