Crohey Head outside Dungloe was the backdrop for the 2012 Martello Adventure event which attracted a great field of local and visitor participants.
The facilities at the Maghery Community Centre are second to none with changing areas, sports field, indoor hall and canteen facilities, ideal for hosting all types of events, that coupled with the fine weather and the stunning scenery made for a very enjoyable event.
In a real test of endurance the adult event provided a 5k run, 20k cycle and a 300meters of water obstacle and while it may seem short it did use the local terrain especially in the cycle event which used the narrow and steep climbs around crohey head .
First man across the line was Peter Mc Gee in a time of 1.16.22 followed by Adrian Ward in 1.16.40 with Noel Diver third in a time of 1.17.34. Marie Boyle was first lady home in a brilliant time of 1.22.19 followed by Aine O Callaghan at 1.29.27. John Wallace, Stephen Glackin and Christopher Mc Shea won the team event.
In the junior sections Dylan Sweeney, Oisin Bonner and Seamus Sweeney were first three home in the under 12 section with the Corrigan brothers and Ellie Mc Donnell were home first in the under 16 event. Former International goalkeeper Packie Bonner was on hand to present the prizes to the winners.
The organsiers would like to thank Harnett Hayes solicitors, Super Value Dungloe, Mc Shane Fruit, First Aid Plus all the stewards and helpers for the great support, Special word of thanks to the committee of the Maghery Community Centre who provided the post event refreshments.
No: Name: Time: Category:
1 86 Peter Mc Gee 1:16.22 Gents
2 96 Adrian Ward 1:16.40 Gents
3 103 Noel Diver 1:17.34 Gents
4 83 Paul Mc Closkey 1:18.18 Gents (V)
5 84 Gary Gillespie 1:19.15 Gents
6 90 Noel Mc Bride 1:21:14 Gents
7 71 Marie Boyle 1:22.19 Ladies (V)
8 104 Denis Bonner 1:22.19 Gents
9 105 Doalty Boyle 1:23.13 Gents
10 145/117/119 John Wallace, Stephen Glackin, Christopher Mc Shea 1:24.08 Team
11 118 Adrian Sweeney 1:24.50 Gents
12 74 Brendan Mc Garvey 1:25.59 Gents
13 112 Raymond Sweeney 1:26.25 Gents
14 78 Mark Doherty 1:26.55 Gents
15 69 Seamus Morrison 1:27.08 Gents (V)
16 98 Owen Coyle 1:27.27 Gents
17 94/95 Basil Malone, Michael Duddy 1:27.57 Team
18 100 Patrick Mc Glynn 1:28.28 Gents (V)
19 113 Marty Doherty 1:28.30 Gents (V)
20 102 Mark Sweeney 1:28.39 Gents
21 80 Damien Brennan 1:28.57 Gents
22 111/110 Trio Mc Gonagle, Stephen Rodgers 1:29.15 Team
23 93 Aine Malone 1:29.27 Ladies
24 107/106 Zaria Boyle, Tony Boyle 1:29.57 Team
25 116 Ciaran Mc Elwaine 1:30.37 Gents (V)
26 99 Francis Doherty 1:30.42 Gents
27 82 Pat O’Donnell 1:30.49 Gents
28 87 Claire Quinn 1:33.23 Ladies (V)
29 101 Paul Nash 1:34.21 Gents (V)
30 79 Conor Hanlon 1:34.42 Gents
31 56 Helen Doherty 1:34:56 Ladies
32 47/48/49 Sinead Diver, Tom Somerville, Eimear Boyle 1:35.06 Team
33 97 Brendan Mc Gee 1:35.21 Gents
34 89 Charles O’Donnell 1:35.28 Gents