Almost 120 runners took to the road in the first ever Colemanstown 10k run.  There was great representation from all local clubs, namely Athenry AC, Loughrea AC, Craughwell, GCH, Clare River Harriers & Tuam AC. 

Athenry’s Paul McNamara headed the field from early on and romped home in a fantastic time of 32.40 to set an excellent course record.  Paul Keane from Craughwell AC came 2nd in a time of 35.47 while 3rd in the senior category was Niall Callanan also from Craughwell AC.  In the senior ladies Aileen Lyons who is affiliated with Les Croupiers Cardiff came first closely followed by Athenry’s Jane Anne Healy & Deirdre Quinn.  Male & Female O/40 category winners were John O’Brien, GCH & Bernie Mulryan from Athenry.  O/50 category winners were Martin O’Donnell, Clare River Harriers & local lady Kathleen Reilly from Menlough.  O/60 winners were TJ Beatty, Loughrea AC & Mary Doyle, GCH. 

The organising committee wish to congratulate kidney transplant patient Noel Finnerty & 75 year old John Joe Ward who successfully completed the course, albeit, a little later than the other athletes.  There was also a hugely enjoyable 1k fun run with over 60 children taking part.

We wish to sincerely thank all who supported the run, the many people who helped out in every way on the day, main sponsors Frank & Bernie Burke, Colemanstown, and the invaluable assistance, advice & guidance offered by the highly proficient Mick Rice & James Lundon, Athenry AC.

Race Results and times attached