Historical race re-enacted in Ballinrobe

An historic event will be re-enacted in Ballinrobe this coming Sunday, October 21, when the town commemorates the 150th anniversary of the first-ever 200-yard dash held in The Green.

J. Barret’s victory in the 200 yards flat race in the 1873 sports event saw him claim the coveted Literary Institute cup. As this milestone approaches, anticipation is building for the exciting event at the Lake District Athletic Club track in The Green on Sunday, at 3pm.

Each club in the town is invited to nominate one male and one female to represent them in the race. Entry is free of charge.

With the aim of bringing together clubs from the surrounding area and creating a sense of community and enjoyment, the organisers are eager to make this event a memorable one.

Eligible participants must be 16 years or older, and additional information is available on the official website at www.lakedistrictac.com.

Busy times on the road for Brennan

Mayo AC athletes recent achievements included three excellent performances by John Brennan who was busy competing in Killarney, Galway and Shrule.

On October 7 in the Killarney Quest Adventure Series, a 62k Sports event involving bike, run, trail and kayak, he finished an excellent third overall in 2:41.39.

Clubmate Rhianna Heneghan was a brilliant twelfth overall and first woman in 2:55.08.

Six days later, on October 13 at the Galway Croí 5k, John Brennan came home eighth overall in 18:46 and followed that up the following day with victory in the Shrule/Glencorrib GAA 5k in 19:30. Well done too to Mayo AC masters runner Mattie Donnellan (M60) who finished in 22:57.

Caroline claims 10k victory

Seven Mayo AC runners put in some great times and two achieved podium places in the North East Galway Moylough 10k which was held last Sunday, October 15.

The event took place in bright sunny conditions over a “a lovely flat course with a downhill finish” according to organisers.

The race winner was Peter Gaffey from Galway City Harriers in a time of 34:39. Westport’s Caroline McLoughlin (WestportTri) was the first woman to cross the line in 43:37.

Mayo AC finishers were: 6th, Tadgh Hanrahan 36:42; 12th, Tony O’Malley 38:48; Colette Tuohy, first woman in 39:48; Ray Clarke 40:48; Donna Gallagher, third woman in 41:58; Dee Corcoran 43:25 and Erika Ryan 48:55.