Posted Date: 23-Sep-2009 Wednes

Inishowen Athletics Club’s women’s team maintained their fine vain of form with a second place finish at the Waterside half marathon on Saturday last. This performance followed on from their bronze medals won at the National half marathon in Ballybofey 6 days earlier. Helena Crossan was once again to the forefront with a fine display to finish in 1.23.39. She was well supported by Brigid Moohan who clocked a season’s best of 1.39.57. Culdaff athlete Margaret O’Donnell posted a time of 1.48.35 with Patricia Barnett completing the team with 2.19.51. Finbarr Gallagher clocked an impressive 1.23.26 with Declan Caldwell, 1.27.27. Shane Doherty. 1.28.28 and Shuan Mc Laughlin 1.32.45 all setting lifetime bests in the glorious conditions at Gransha Park. Sean Dohertry was in personal best form also, clocking 1.32.22. The ever consistent Willie John Mc Laughlin finished in 2.06.48.

Photos of Waterside Half Marathon courtesy of Paddy Doherty

PHOTOS - Waterside Half Marathon - Pics by: Cathriona Walsh

Official results from the National half marathon held in Ballybofey in Sunday week last were 2 hours, three minutes and.24 seconds for Breege Collins and 2.03.37 for Susan Mc Grath.

Up-Coming Events

The Donegal 5k championships will take place on Sunday 20th September at the Finn Valley Centre in Stranorlar at 11.15 am.