Gerry Brady

07 August, 2010

Photos from ladies finish by Paddy Parrott.

Brian MacMahon (Clonliffe) had a tremendous climb from the Dargle to the summit of Djouce to win the inter-counties championships in a very fast time of 33:30 for a tough 6 km course. Barry Minnock (Rathfarnham) made a welcome return to the hills (and to international duty) to finish in second. Eoin Flynn (Rathfarnham) finished a close third in his first mountain race from a strong field. Peter O'Farrell (Rathfarnham) is back in flight with an excellent fourth ahead of former British under 23 champion James Kevan (Horwich RMI) and Aengus Burke (North Laois). Kevan last ran here in 2005 in the British and Irish under 18 junior international, http://www.imra.ie/photos/view/id/13908/ when he finished third.

Sharon Bird (North Belfast) came through the field to overhaul Karen Alexander (Sperrin Harriers) to win the women's race. Helen White (Sportsworld) was third followed by Kate O'Neill (Metro St. Brigid's) and newcomer Sarah Mulligan (DSD).

James Speight (Omagh Harriers) took the junior men's race from James Egan (DSD) and first-timer John Murphy (Gowran). Stephen Gibney (DSD) was next followed by James Griffin (St. Laurence O'Toole).

Dublin (Eoin Flynn, Peter O'Farrell and mark Ryan) won the men's team title from surprise newcomers Mayo, who had been training on Croagh Patrick, and from the Laois stalwarts. Dublin also won the women's county team title with Sarah Mulligan, Fiona Clinton and Maura Matthews the three scorers.

A big thanks to all of the volunteers who helped out on a very busy day and particular thanks to Wicklow Mountain Rescue for assisting a tired runner back to the finish. Thanks to John Denny for photos. The weather was changeable with intermittent rain but neither cold nor windy.

Rene Borg

07 August, 2010

TEAM RESULT

MEN
1. Rathfarnham WSAF 9 (2 Barry Minnock, 3 Eoin Flynn, 4 Peter O'Farrell)
2. Mayo AC 39 (7 Robert Malseed, 8 Anthony Murray, 24 Finbarr Murray)
3. North Laois 44 (6 Aengus Burke, 17 Martin McDonald, 19 PJ Carroll)