Main pic: Rosses AC athletes Bernie Boyle, Helen McCready, Martina Mulhern, Keeva Gallagher and Manus McHugh who all secured podium positions at the Lifford Strabane Half Marathon.
Rosses AC members excelled at the well-established and popular Lifford Strabane Half Marathon that took place last Sunday morning.
It was a victory in the ladies section for Helen McCready in a time of 1:24:13. Next back in 1:47:08 was Brigid Molloy. Patrick Trimble enjoys the longer distances and ran 1:20:25 with Denis Boner having another strong run in 1:33:09. In the Marathon relay section Martina Mulhern, Keeva Gallagher and Bernie Boyle fought hard for 3rd in a time of 1:27:44. At the Kilmacrennan 5k Mark Ward had a fine run to finish 2nd place in 17:10. Paul McKelvey was 4th overall and first M40 in a great time of 17:37. Cathy Breslin ran hard and came away with 1st F50 and 2nd lady overall in a brilliant time of 21:55. Best wishes to Shane O’Donnell who pulled up with an injury while leading the race.
Congratulations and well done on her super achievement in winning the national 5k championships for Amy Greene, a great achievement.
The club has a number of juvenile athletes taking part in the Ulster Schools Finals last Wednesday and Saturday. Caoimhe McGonigle, Aileen Logue, Eva Logue, Amber Gallagher have all qualified for the All Irelands Schools in Tullamore on Saturday May 31st. Also competing and representing their schools was Aoife McGonagle, Sheila Gallagher, Josh Broadbent and Niamh Doogan. Well done to all.
This weekend action moves to the Track and Field live event in Finn Valley on Saturday.
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