Kate Purcell took third place in the At the Bohermeen half-marathon in 78 minutes 32 seconds. Nichola Sheridan of the host club won out in 76:30 followed by Lee Adamson of Annadale Striders in 77:40. Also racing were, Barry Meehan 73:52 followed by John Shanahan 77:02, Sean Kelly 77:40, Alasdair Brown 80:14, Ciaran Chandler 85:20, Dave Woods 86:54, Barry Lennon 87:54. Ciara Brady 88:16, Gearóid Healy 88:38, Roberto Romano 91:24,…
Orla Comerford Wins At Euro Indoors
Orla Comerford scored a very impressive victory in the Para-Athletics 60m mixed classification at the European Athletics indoor championships. Comerford totally controlled the race from the start coming home in 7.63 seconds, well clear of France’s Marie Ngoussou-Ngouyi who finished in a time of 7.99 with Zara Temmink recording a PB of 8.07 to take third. It’s the first time para events have been included in the championships, a men’s…
Comerford Gets Euro Indoor Call-up
Orla Comerford has been called up to the Ireland European Indoor Championship team. Comerford will take part in the 60m Para Mixed Classification event. The event is scheduled for 12:17 on Saturday. The very best wishes to Orla and the Ireland team in the Netherlands.
McDonnell Sixth at Lusk 4 Mile
Jordan McDonnell led a large Raheny contingent home at the Lusk 4 Mile posting 20 minutes 13 seconds to take sixth place. McDonnell was followed home by Marcus O’Sullivan 20:25, Eoin O’Dwyer 20:42, Robert Frewen 20:49, Stephen Sharpe 21:22, Graham O’Dwyer 21:36, Brian Leahy 22:37, Lucy Barrett 22:44. John Clarke 23:25, Keith Fleming 24:50, Patrick Nolan 25:17, Carmel Ward 25:57, John Byrne 25:53, Molly Rickard 26:24, Andrew Burns 26:33, Ken…