Dooneen A.C. Senior Notes 14/10/2019
Limerick Novice & Masters Cross-Country Championships
This year’s County Juvenile Uneven Age, Novice & Masters Championships were hosted by An Brú A.C. and Kilmallock A.C. in Bulgaden on Sunday.
U17 Girls
Sarah Dillon, Sarah Butler, and Meabh Keogh finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd respectively.
U19 Boys
Kevin O’Grady and Andrew McMahon finished 1st and 2nd respectively.
Women
Karen Raine and Louise Matthews finished 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Novice category.
There was a Dooneen 1-2-3 in the Masters category, with Rosemary Ryan winning the title, followed by Tracey Johnson in 2nd, and Liz Hussey in 3rd. Next home for Dooneen was Karen Raine, followed by Louise Matthews, Verena Tarpey, and Marie Keane. Tracey Johnson won the O35 category, Rosemary Ryan won the O40 category with Liz Hussey 2nd and Karen Raine 3rd, and Louise Matthews finished 2nd in the O45 category with Verena Tarpey 3rd. The club won team gold in both the 035 and O45 categories.
Men
Thomas Klimas finished 3rd in the Novice category, followed by Joe O’Brien, Niall Harris, and John Shier, with the team winning gold.
In the Masters category, Thomas Klimas was first home from the club, followed by Joe O’Brien, Dermot Kearns, Niall Harris, and John Shier. Joe O’Brien won the O35 category with Niall Harris 3rd, Dermot Kearns won the O45 category, and John Shier won the O50 category. Dooneen won team gold.
Congratulations and well done to everybody!
Read MoreDooneen A.C. Senior Notes 07/10/2019
Run Galway Bay
This event took place on Saturday, and encompassed a range of distances.
There was a turnout of over 1400 in the 10K. Well done to Aly Hogan O’Curry, who ran 1:03:51.
Over 1100 people took part in the half-marathon. Well done to Karen Raine, who ran a PB of 1:37:33, and to John Higgins, who ran a PB of 1:55:47.
Race Your Pace
This event included 10- and 20-mile options, and took place around the village of Quin, Co. Clare on Saturday.
Running from the club in the 10-mile were Shona O’Flynn (1:20 pacer), Breda Leo, who ran 1:31:28, and Ger Meehan (1:40 pacer).
In the 20-mile, Joe O’Brien was first home from Dooneen in 3rd place in 2:16:35, followed by Elaine Lyons in 3:00:12, and Katherine Reddan in 3:55:55.
Well done to all.
Read MoreDooneen A.C. Senior Notes 30/09/2019
Berlin Marathon
Over 40,000 people took part in this year’s Berlin Marathon on Sunday. Well done to Alison Flynn, who ran 3:45:50.
Naas Town 10K
This race took place in Kildare on Sunday. Well done to John Shier, who ran a PB of 48:23.
Read MoreDooneen A.C. Senior Notes 23/09/2019
Limerick Senior & Intermediate Cross-Country Championships
The Limerick Senior & Intermediate Cross-Country Championships took place in Bilboa, Cappamore on Sunday.
The women’s race was the first of the day. Rosemary Ryan lead from the gun, 2nd home was Sinéad McDermott, next home was Karen Raine, followed by Louise Matthews, Verena Tarpey and Marie Keane to ensure Dooneen won Senior team gold.
Sinéad McDermott won the Intermediate title and Louise Matthews claimed bronze.
Declan Moore of Bilboa ran a brilliant race to win the Senior men’s title. The Dooneen men’s team won Senior bronze with Eoghan Beary in 5th, followed by Thomas Klimas, Dermot Kearns, James Connolly, Henry Downes and Kevin Johnson.
Eoghan Beary finished 2nd in the Intermediate race, and led the team of Thomas Klimas, James Connolly, and Kevin Johnson to team silver.
Huge thanks to Bilboa A.C. for organizing the event and making it a great day. Congratulations and well done to all.
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Gotri 5K
The third Gotri Shannon Summer Run Series 5K took place on Wednesday with 69 participants. Well done to Declan Histon, who ran a season’s best 21:56, and to Shona O’Flynn, who ran 21:57. The final race of the series is a 10K, which will take place on Wednesday at 7pm.
Churchtown 5-Mile
174 runners took part in this race on Friday evening. Well done to Henry Downes, who ran 31:21.
Read MoreDooneen A.C. Senior Notes 19/08/2019
Gotri 5K
The second Gotri Shannon Summer Run Series 5K took place on Wednesday with 72 participants. Well done to Declan Histon, who ran 22:03.
Cork City Sports
This meet was held at the CIT Arena on Wednesday evening. Well done to Cormac Downes, who ran 9:45.23 for the 3,000m.
