Tir Chonaill succes in Nationa Half Marathon l to r Paddy Donoghue, Anne Donoghue, Philomena Gallagher, Sharon McGowan and Linda Ward
Tir Chonaill AC Notes
Another very busy and rewarding week for club athletes and officials. On Saturday Kelly McGrory was a member of the Irish U18 Celtic team that competed in Colynn Bay, North Wales. The Laghey lass gave Ireland maximum points when winning the 400m Hurdles in a new record and impressive time of 64.14secs pushing Rosie Wilson, Scotland and Rhiana Williams into the minor places.Well done Kelly.
On Monday morning, 5th Aug., 8.30am start -five club athletes faced the starter in the Rock in Roll-National Half Marathon in Dublin. Well done Paddy Donoghue,M55/96mins 14secs, Philomena Gallagher,F40/96mins 19secs, Linda Ward, F45/97ins29secs,Sharon McGowan, LaterF45/97mins29secs., and Anne Donoghue, F50/98mins 3secs -all excellent times and performances
Later on Monday -7.30pm – the club hosted the Gathering 5k in Donegal Town. The race was won impressively by Sane Hayes from Sligo -see results below -Thanks to all the athletes that supported, to the Gardaí, the numerous marshalls, timekeepers, results and hospitality groups a sincere thanks -a most enjoyable night – well done all.
Upcoming events
On Sunday evening next the annual Mullaghmore 5k run/walk is once again being organised by club stalward Pat McManus.Starting at 5pm, with proceeds in aid of the Hospice, we encourage everyone to come and support one of the most scenic and enjoyable events inn the local calendar.
On Sunday week the clubs women’s team will contest the Premier League final in Tullamore. This event is the culmination of National Inter Club Track and Field competition for the season and Tir Chonaill will be pushing for a top three place finish –team will be declard early next week
Tir Chonaill AC The Gathering 5k results
Place Time No. FirstName Surname Category Club
1 17.14 1320 Shane Hayes SMSligo A C
2 18.21 1316 Kieran Callaghan SM Idividua
3 18.25 1356 Patrick Martin SM Individual
4 18.35 1305 John Molloy M50+ Individual
5 18.44 1312 Kevin Boyle SMIndividual
6 18.49 1338 Noel Thomas M40+ Tír Chonaill AC
7 19.02 1351 Brian McCabe SM Individual
8 19.53 1326 Philip… Hunter JM Sligo A C
9 20.45 1345 Brian Boyle SM London Heathside A.C
10 20.56 1339 Pauric McNern SM Bruckless Road Runners
11 21.06 1355 Nick North M50+ Individual
12 21.32 1308 Robert Gonning SM Individual
13 21.49 1328 Deirdre Ward SW Individual
14 22.01 1322 Niall Clancy SM MSC Tri
15 22.02 1319 Alison O’Sullivan W40+ Individual
16 22.10 1302 Bernard McDure M50+ 24/7 Triathlon Club
17 22.12 1340 Pat Byrne M50+ Killybegs A C
18 22.34 1329 Canice Nicholas SM Tír Chonaill AC
19 23.02 1314 Anne Bradley W40+ Individual
20 23.11 1317 Bronagh Heverin W40+ Individual
21 23.17 1300 Vera Haughey W50+ Tír Chonaill AC
22 23.18 1304 Ben Cadman JM Individual
23 23.19 1309 Brendan O’Neill SM Individual
24 23.25 1301 Jackie Harvey W50+ Tír Chonaill AC
25 23.29 1344 Caroline Boyle SW London Heathside A.C
26 23.50 1330 Nicola Maguire SW Individual
27 24.00 1321 Deborah Dawson SW Tír Chonaill AC
28 24.41 1323 Carmel Gormley SW Tír Chonaill AC
29 24.42 1347 Donna Furey SW Individual
30 25.40 1315 Aidan Kelly SM Individual
05 August 2013
Place Time No. FirstName Surname Category Club
31 25.49 1352 Hugh McNulty M40+ Individual
32 26.18 1331 Mary Martin W60+ Finn Valley
33 26.27 1307 Max Cadman JM Individual
34 26.57 1346 Majella Cunningham SW Bruckless Road Runners
35 27.16 1303 Desmond Brownlie M60+ Lagan Valley
36 28.03 1310 Luciana Marcooh SW Individual
37 28.08 1318 Berni Molloy SW Individual
38 28.13 1341 Billy Broderick M40+ Killybegs A C
39 28.20 1311 Janet Boyle SW Individual
40 28.55 1353 Dermot Slevin JM Individual
41 28.57 1354 Siobhan Gallagher W40+ Individual
42 29.05 1325 Patricia Hunter W40+ Individual
43 29.06 1327 Trevor Hunter M50+ Sligo A C
44 29.06 1313 Bryan Westman M40+ Individual
45 29.23 1306 Vanessa Cadman SW Individual
46 30.39 1335 Veronica McGinley W40+ Individual
47 30.46 1337 Claire Campbell SW Sliabh Liag
48 31.11 1342 Marian McBrearty SW Individual
49 32.49 1343 Mary Holahan SW Individual
50 34.06 1348 Sabrina Quinn SW Individual
51 34.06 1349 Fran Duffy SW Individual
52 34.53 1324 Joanna Sweeney W50+ Individual
53 37.11 1350 Noreen Devlin W40+ Individual
54 38.00 1334 Ann Gallagher W40+ Individual
55 38.01 1333 Bernie Gallagher W40+ Navan A C
56 39.01 1336 Norita McGinley W50+ Individual
57 41.07 1332 Angela Watson SW Sliabh Liag
1 Donegal athletes at Celtic T/F International in Wales L/r John Kelly, winner U18 Shot Putt, Blathnad Patton winner U18 Triple Jump and Kelly McGrory, winner U18 400m Hurdles