In the 21st edition of the famous The Fields of Athenry 10k race, organised by local club Athenry AC on St Stephen's Day, Ellen Moran of GCH returned to action with a storming run to take victory in the women's event.
Moran posted a time of 35.37, with the ever-improving Kate Kelly of Athlone IT AC in second place, and Catherine Thornton of GCH third.
Honours in the men's race went to Finley Daly of Sligo AC who continued his great season by taking two big scalps over the festive period. Daly out-kicked Jamie Fallon of Craughwell AC and former winner Mick Clohisey of Raheny Shamrock, to win in a time of 30.46
Resolution Run 5k
The Resolution Run 5k kicked off the 2023 road racing season on New Year’s Day January 1 in Galway City, organised by Galway City Harriers.
This popular annual event on a fast and flat course around the city, Claddagh and Grattan Road areas, attracted some 300 entrants.
First home was Patrick Noonan of Craughwell AC in 15.30, ahead of Abaas Edris of Castlegar just 10 seconds back, with French visitor Thomas Paillard in third. Irish international Laura Mooney of Tullamore Harriers took the women's crown in a fast 16.37, ahead of Sinead Gaffney of Craughwell AC in second, and Caoimhe Daniels third.
National Indoor League
Craughwell AC and South Galway AC, two of Galway’s up and coming young track and field squads, competed in round one of the National Indoor League last weekend at the National Indoor Arena in Dublin.
Craughwell's team were led by Sarah Finnegan (team manager ), with Elaine Moran, Siofra Davis, Caoimhe Kilkenny, Sinead Treacy, Caron Ryan, Laura Cunningham, and Arlene Earls all scoring valuable points across the events.
South Galway’s squad featured Caoimhe Kelleher, Roisin Geaney, Orlaith Mannion, Siobhan Geaney, Leah Hanley, Katie Flaherty and Sophie Farrell.
Round two of the league is in Athlone on January 22.
