Tonight was saw the 29th edition of the Jim Wall handicap race take place. A staggered start saw a bunched finish with James Fitzgerald, a relation of Jim’s, taking the honours in 17:55 ahead of father George Fitzgerald in 18:09 and Ray McCormack in third in 18:21. Overall winners of the series were also crowned tonight. Dermot Gorman was crowned overall men’s winner with 5 victories and 3 second place…
Freddy Sittuk was winner of the Derry half marathon. On a hilly course, Freddy won in 1:07:36. Mark Kirwan won the Lakes 10k in 31:14. Other finishers were Declan Robinson 37:18, Helen Carr 43:10 and Denise Kelleher 49:11. Annette was first female in the Portmarnock beach 10k. Annette finished in 39:21. Kate Purcell ran 40:03 while Darren Keane ran 40:31.
The launch of our Kincora2Passage charity event is happening this Thursday (8th September) from 8pm in the White House, Baldoyle. Kincora2Passage will honor our dear friend and club member Ronan Walsh as well as raising money for numerous charities including St Francis Hospice Raheny. It would be great if all members could come along and support.
Dermot Gorman was tonight’s winner of the final Lord Mayor 2 mile. Dermot won in 10:17 with Simon Devenney second in 10:37 and Andrew Hyland third in 11:19. Lucy Barrett was first female in 12:19 with Catriona Costello second in 12:28 and Helen Carr third in 12:33. Next week is the Jim Wall handicap which we ask all those running it to register in the clubhouse before the race to…