Week ending Saturday 6th April
Mullingar men team success in Kilkenny
Kilkenny City Harriers AC hosted a fantastic evening of racing last Thursday with the Streets of Kilkenny 5k, a road race through the medieval quarter of the city. This fast two-lap route started and finished at Kilkenny Castle and over 800 athletes got to enjoy the unique atmosphere of racing in night time on city streets.
Mullingar Harriers had a small but strong representation, led home by Andrew Nevin, finishing in 15 minutes 43 seconds, followed closely by Kevin Moore in 15:48. Amongst the fast finishers were Johnny Morrissey (16:20), Kris Foster (16:29) and John Whitelaw (16:46), Enda O’Carolan (17:28) and Sinead Whitelaw (17:55) completing the Mullingar team. The Mullingar men team finished third Club [SW].
Noel McManus Memorial Run
The annual Noel McManus Memorial run took place last Friday morning around the Leitrim village of Mohill, with start and finish in the beautiful grounds of Lough Rynn Castle estate, there was a choice of 3 races, a 5k, 10k and half marathon. Noted for its picturesque scenery and rolling hills in the countryside around the village, the looped course with lots of tough hills has three distinct circuits depending on the distance athletes participate in. The 188 participants in the 10k event were led home by Mullingar Harrier’s Enda Seery, who finished in a time of 39 minutes 22 seconds, giving him a 90 second advantage over the second placed runner [MO’S].
Run or jog or walk the Mullingar Road League this May!
The Mullingar Road League is a three race 5km series that will take place on three Wednesdays in May – 8 May, 15 May and 22 May. The best two times will count for the league. The off-road traffic-free event takes place on the beautiful woodland trails of Belvedere House & Gardens, Mullingar, along the shores of Lough Ennell. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Tanzanian Heavenly Homes a Mullingar-based non-profit organisation who travel to Tanzania every year to help the forgotten elders and the poor.
There will be prizes for the top 3 men and women in the league, and lots of spot prizes too. The Pat Finnerty Perpetual Trophy will be presented to the first man and first woman in the League. Entry is €30 for 3 nights or 2 nights, and €20 for the final night only. A specially commissioned medal will be presented to each registered participant. The Mullingar Road League caters for runners and joggers of all ages and abilities. A fun and social event with the emphasis on participation we encourage anyone interested in keeping fit and taking in the spectacular environs of Belvedere to come and join us! Online entries open on Wednesday 3 April.
Lynn Algar RIP
Finally, the Executive and members of Mullingar Harriers wish to extend sincere sympathy to Jenny Algar and the entire Algar family following the recent passing of her sister, Lynn, following an illness bravely borne. Jenny is a prominent member of our club and competes regularly at events across the country. Lynn had a huge involvement in sporting life, including her coaching and mentoring of some of our senior and master athletes over the last number of years in exercise development and strength and conditioning. May Lynn rest in peace.
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