** Final Result posted **
The wind was strong, the rain was sometimes heavy, but the inclement conditions did not stop 65 hardy runners turning out for the Martin Egan Memorial 10KM in Beagh/Shanaglish today, Sunday 19 October 2014, the 5th running of the event south of Gort.
The field included many fantastic athletes including Gerry Ryan, Gerry Carty, Conor Dolan, Mick Rice and Kieran Diviney, to name but a few. The recreational runners and walkers were missed by the organisers; all who togged out today were serious about their running and it showed.
The race was one by the aforementioned Gerry Ryan (Craughwell AC) in a fantastic time of 33:20. It was nice to see Gerry returning to racing after a 17 month absence. Conor Dolan (GCH) was second while Colm Turner (Limerick AC) was third. Kieran Diveney was the first local man home for the third year in a row.
The women's race was won by Sinead Brody (GCH), Anne Murray from SGAC was second and Jean Forde was third. Ailish Whelan was the first local lady home.
Special thanks to Peter & Fiona Minihane of Supervalu, Gort for their sponsorship of the event.
The race director was happy with the attendance on such a bad day. "It's very important to me to keep this race going in honor of Martin. I am grateful to all the runners who turned out today," said Margaret Walsh.
Full result is attached.
Colm Turner, Gerry Ryan, Conor Dolan - first three men home!
The real race...