Local Tipperary athletics club achieves county road championship win
Thurles Crokes took home the cup
This year's County Intermediate Road race took place in Galbally last Sunday under glorious sunshine and Thurles Crokes say it was a day to remember.
First up was the women's 4k race, which Thurles Crokes had six athletes in.
First home was Deniece Tuohy, followed by Joan Stakelum, and then Martina Ryan.
Next in was Regina Dorney, followed by Lindsay Ryan, and Emily Butler.
The club had five in the men's race.
First home for the club and in strong form was Liam Shanahan in third place.
Hot on Liam's heels was Shane Maloney in fifth, followed by his club man Denis McCullagh in sixth, and Liam McCullagh in 22nd, resulting in the team clinching first place and collecting the cup.
John Butler ran a strong race finishing 33rd.
The club wishes to say well done to all athletes involved, and to the men's team for collecting the cup.
They also wish to thank Moreabbey Milers for hosting the event in Galbally and to all the volunteers involved.