The annual Fields of Athenry 10k attracted a record entry of almost 1900 athletes on takes place St Stephens Day at 11am in the town, The traditional post Christmas race organised by host club Athenry AC was once again a resounding success with a top-quality field in attendance.
This year’s winner was John Travers of Donor Harriers AC with a dominant second half performance winning in 30 minutes exactly. Next home were Craughwell duo William Fitzgerald and Jamie Fallon in second and third respectively
Ladies’ winner was UK visitor Alice Goodall , with a storming victory clocking 34.12 for first place, Goodall is a European U23 track champion and was a welcome visitor to the race. Second place went to Isable Oakes of Sligo AC , with Catherine Thornton of GCH continuing her run of podiums at the event taking third spot
Resolution Run
The 14th annual Resolution Run 5k was held in bitterly cold conditions on New Years Day in Galway City , and notwithstanding this attracted over 350 runners to the Claddagh start and finish lines.Winner on the day was Craughwells Kyle Moorhead in 16.15, with clubmate Mathys Bocquet second, and John Dolan of Clane AC thirdLadies’ winner was Kathryn Casserly now with Castlegar AC , in a time of 18.57, just ahead of Keilah Murray and Sarah Collins of GCH in second and third
National Indoor League
In a testament to the strength in depth of Galway Athletics at present, 3 of the clubs in the county competed in Round 1 of the National Indoor Track and Field Leage last weekend, In the Ladies events, GCH placed 8th, with Craughwell 9th and Tuam in 14th spotIn the Men’s , GCH were 6th overall with Craughwell in 7th and Tuam in 11thRound 2 is this weekend in Dublin with places in the final at stake
Celtic Cross Country
Congratulations to Declan O’Connell of Craughwell AC who has been selected on a strong U17 squad to represent Ireland in the Celtic Cross Country Championships in Renfrew, Glasgow, Scotland this weekend. The group travel to Scotland on Friday and compete on Saturday.
