In ideal conditions at Greenmount College Antrim on Saturday last, Mia McCalmont was in a class of her own in winning the U18 race by over 200m.
Several young athletes also recorded a number of exciting performances.Cathal ODonnell (7th), Daire Mc Devitt (14th), and Pauric Cunningham (38th) all impressed in the U14 race.
Savannah Timoney was 12th in a very competitive U16 race and like Mia, Cathal and Daire were scoring members of Co Donegal winning teams.
Declan Sharkey in the U18 race finished in a top half position (22nd) an excellent result. Well done everyone and thanks to supporting coaches and parents that travelled.
Dublin City Marathon 2018
Congratulations to all club members on numerous excellent performances in the DCM 2018.
Quite a number achieved new personal bests, some conquered the distance for the first time, more completed the 26.2 miles for a multitude occasion while all achieved personal goals.
Well done to all and the support team of coaches and relations/family for invaluable assistance during preparation and on the day.
Dublin City Marathon results:
David Conwell 2.57.04
Ronan Matthews 2.58.00
Declan Gillespie 3hrs 11.12
Patrick Loughlin 3hrs 16.22
Paul Patterson 3.28.01
Noel Hoey 3.32.16
Julie McNamee 3.23.18
Mark Sweeney 3.25.43
Leeroy Graham 3.30.39
Philomena Gallagher 3.42.14
Eoin Boyle 3.43.23
Claire McShane 3.43.41
Jason Graham 3.43.43
Conor Rooney 3.43.47
Deirdre Dillon 3.46.42
Sinead Foley 3.51.45
Dermot Boyle 3.54
Kevin Foley 3.58.32
Carmel Gormley 4.06.20
Deborah Dawson 4.08.43
Sonya O’Connell 4.10.57
Eleanor Gallagher 4.14.17
Brian McCabe 4.15.41
Olivia Murphy 4.19.59
Martina Coughlan 4.27.11
Sean Lorenyinko 4.46.05
Josh Lacey 4.46.49
Internal competition
Last Sunday morning over one hundred young athletes from across the clubs region enjoyed a two hours competition involving 60m, 500m, Shot putt, long jump and high jump(older age groups).
Detailed results will be published soon. A second internal competition will be held prior to Christmas.
This weekend
Best of luck to Abbey Vocational School’s 3rd-year student, Niamh Mohan representing Irish Schools in the annual home countries Indoor multi-events International in Glasgow on Saturday.
Thanks to Paul Diver, Sandhouse Hotel, Rossnowlagh for generous support towards the trip.
Best wishes to club 4x500m relay teams in the county c/ships at Finn Valley on Sunday.
On Friday evening/Saturday a number of club coaches travel to Sligo for a weekend one of the Level 1 coaching badges.
Remembrance Run
On Sunday, November 18, the clubs annual remembrance 5k walk/jog/run takes place in Donegal Town. Registration at AVS Gym for a 10am start.
It’s an opportunity to support our club, meet old friends, renew friendships, go for a leisurely walk or a competitive run and remember club members, friends and family.
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