Birr 5k 2023 (4th Aug)

The final race in the Offaly 5k series, the Birr 5k, was held on Friday evening 4th August. Mullingar Harriers were in contention for a team prize going into the race. On the night we had 6 athletes taking part. The race around the historical town of Birr just finished ahead of some very heavy rain, in overcast and humid conditions. First home for Mullingar Harriers was Kieran Nolan in 17 minutes 59 seconds, which gave him third place in his master category. Linda Cunningham led the ladies team home in 21 minutes 56 seconds and with Caroline Mullen finishing fourth in her master category with 22:13 and Brigid McCabe winning her master category with a time of 23:26, the team of Linda, Caroline and Brigid secured 3rd team in the team event. Patricia Broderick (23:53) and Joanna Tyrell (24:10) completed the Mullingar contingent.