FINN VALLEY AC: SHANE REMEMBERED BY CLUB COLLEAGUES AT 5K EVENT

A large crowd turned out for the opening run in the Valley 5k Spring Series close to 250 runners /walkers led home by Noel Collins from Ian Ward and Jonny Patton with Teresa Mc Gloin first of the women.

The beautiful morning added to the positive approach to the event.

One minute’s silence was held prior to the race start in memory of Shane Bonner and each of the participants wore a black ribbon in his honour.

Next race in the Series is next Sunday 11 am register on the day prior to the start and again the call goes out to gaelic teams prepparing for the season ahead to include it in their training programme as was the case on this opening day with Red Hughs.