Dundrum AC athletes were to the fore at the annual Coillte 10k

Above: Dundrum AC’s Juveniles who ran in the Junior 5k at the Coillte 10k race in Dundrum. From left, Kate Dooley, Belle Kelly, Ruby Maher (Third Girl), Katelyn Shanahan and Albert Maher (Second Boy)

Dundrum Athletic Club’s 39th annual Coillte 10k was held on Wednesday, July 3.

It was a nice evening for racing, with cooler temperatures than we would normally have for the race and a slight breeze.
More than 300 athletes ran over the Junior 5k and Coillte 10k.

The following are the results for the 26 club members from Dundrum AC who took part -. first home for the club was 11th Eamon Morrissey 34:22, 20th Tom O’Connell 35:52, 21st Dymphna Ryan, who had a great race in 35:53 and was second woman; 33rd Martin Keane 37:17, 60th Gerry O’Neill 39:21, 72nd Linda Grogan 40:00 who was third woman.

In 75th place was Jim Halley 40:10, 86th Val Farrell 40:59, 92nd Michael Ryan 41:21, 94th Paudie Coen 41:25, 96th Catherine Fogarty 41:35 who was second Over 45 woman; 101st Wayne Bargary 41:54, 107th Richard Bresnen 42:20, 114th Tommy Byrnes 42:39, 117th William Keane 43:13, 123rd Karen Coughlan 43:26, who was second Over 40 woman.

In 126th place was Emily Leahy 43:30, 131st Raphael Renard 44:18, 163rd Mairead Julian 46:35, 165th Denise Compton 46:45 who was first Over 55 woman; 181st Shane White 47:45, 189th Aaron Tuohy 48:41, 205th Paul Shanahan 49:51, 223rd John Barry 51:38, 225th John O’Brien 51:49 and 262nd Pat Hayes 57:25.

In the Junior 5k race Dundrum AC had four athletes competing.

First home for the club in a fantastic run to take second place on the podium was Albert Maher 17:56.
Next, we had 9th Ruby Maher 22:26 who was third junior girl. Also running well were 14th Belle Kelly 23:24 and 15th Kate Dooley 23:51.

MOOREABBEY 10 MILE

The Mooreabbey 10 Mile was held on Sunday, July 7 in Galbally.

Dundrum had five athletes competing in the long-distance race.

First home for the club was 11th Gerry O’Neill 64:34. He was followed by 17th Jim Halley 67:47, 25th Tish Ryan 70:34 who was first Over 40 woman; 31st Paul Bradshaw 74:49 and 83rd Pat Hayes 94:52.

Well done to Gerry, Jim and Pat who competed in the Coillte 10k and the Mooreabbey 10 Mile in less than four days apart.

Mooreabbey Milers AC thanks each and every one who came out to support the fourth annual Mooreabbey 10 Mile, especially those who travelled long distances.

Thanks to those who entered online to support the club.

Thanks to John Moore for his excellent PA and entertainment, and thanks again to the sponsors, whose support makes holding the event worthwhile.