Posted Date: 14-May-2009 Thurs

Inishowen Athletics Club athletes were part of a large turnout at the North West 10km road race in Letterkenny on Sunday last. Competitors enjoyed dry conditions for the event, but strong winds on parts on the course did hinder those seeking personal best times. Nevertheless, Malin athlete Joe Mc Kinney raced to a lifetime best of just over 36 minutes, with James Browne just seconds behind. Other Inishowen A.C. athletes to participate included Finbarr Gallagher, Patrick Doherty, Vinnie Hegarty, Susan Mc Grath, Mary Mc Namara, Seamus Mc Daid, Elizabeth Mc Daid, Patricia Barnett, Margaret O’ Donnell, Peter Mc Kinney, Sean Doherty, Katrina Ruddy, Pauline Doherty, Mickey Donaghy and Martin Mooney. Full details of times will be in next week’s report.

Also on Sunday, Owenie Mc Kinney continued his impressive performances at the annual Slieve Snaght challenge, when he finished second in the team section. The event consisted of a 20 mile cycle followed by an assent and descent of Slieve Snaght. Karen Crossan finished a very creditable sixth in the 3000m at the Irish University track & field championships in Limerick on Saturday week last. The DCU student clocked a season’s best of 11 minutes and was part of the college’s team that took the over-all intervarsity team title.

Up-Coming Events

The second race of the Furey Insurance 5k series will take place this Wednesday, 6th May at Lisnagelvin at 7.30 pm. The Donegal Grand Prix continues with the Ballyshannon 5k on Friday 8th May at 7.30 pm also. The Culdaff 5k and juvenile 1 mile road race will take place on Friday 15th May. The 1 mile begins at 7.30, and the 5k will get under way at 7.45. All levels of walkers, joggers and runners are welcome to take part. Registration is in the Wee Hall in Culdaff from 6.00 pm and there will be a presentation and refreshments afterwards. All finishers in both the races will get a goody bag. All 5k finishers will be eligible for a draw for two € 100 cash spot prizes. Proceeds from the race are going to Concern.