Posted Date: 03-Sep-2009 Thurs

The Brian Mc Cormick sponsored Donegal Grand Prix returns to Inishowen this weekend with the Moville 10k run, walk and juvenile 1 mile road races taking place this Saturday 22nd August. The 10k walk is set for 2.30 pm with the juvenile 1 mile for children aged from 10-16 years getting under way at 2.45. The 10k run is off at 3.00 pm. All levels of walkers and runners are very welcome to take part.

St. Johnston athlete James Browne had his first victory in the Donegal Grand prix series when taking gold in the Aran Mor Island 5k on Sunday afternoon last. Martin Mooney finished fifth, while Helena Crossan continued her winning form on the local circuit with victory in the women’s section. Susan Mc Grath recovered well from her efforts at the Danny Mc Daid 15k a week earlier to finish fifth in the woman’s category.

RESULTS & PHOTOS - ARAN MOR 5K (www.arainnmhor.com)

Note: Recieved a nice e-mail from Seamus

Hello,

I am writing to thank your members who took part in the Árainn Mhór 5K at the weekend. We have some results and photographs on the island web page at www.arainnmhor.com/5k and http://www.arainnmhor.com/ionadanchroisbhealaigh/Ionad_an_Chrois_Bhealaigh/Photos/Photos.html

Congratulations again to James and Helena on taking the top prizes and we hope to see you all again next year.

Best Regards,

Séamus

Meanwhile, Helena Crossan was second senior woman at the Milford 5km on Friday evening last. The Carndonagh based runner finished in 18.21.Breege Collins was once again on the podium in the masters women 40 section, taking gold in 23.17. Georgina Dixon raced to 26.39. Joe Mc Kinney was a convincing winner of the masters men 40 section in 16.41, with Mickey Collins coming home in 21.14. The race was won by Illies Golden Glove boxer Tyrone Mc Cullagh in 15.44. Finbarr Gallagher continued his summer season of 10 mile races with a 63 minutes and 33 seconds effort at Ballyclare on Saturday last.

RESULTS - MILFORD 5K

Up-Coming Events

City of Derry will be holding the Buncrana 1 mile road races this Tuesday 18th August at the Buncrana Leisure Centre. Registration is from 6.30 pm. Dessie’s 10k run will take place on Tuesday 25th August, while the National half marathon will take place in Stranorlar on Sunday 6th September at 11.00 am. The annual Waterside half marathon is set for Saturday 12th September.