Sunshine outing for Braveheart 5k
More than 700 competitors set off from the starting line at the eighth annual Braveheart 5k promoted by Trim Athletic Club in glorious sunshine this evening with the historic Trim Castle as a dramatic backdrop.
See short video clip of the behind the scenes before the race start
Bohermeen athlete Jack McGowan took the laurels ahead of David O'Connor and Brian McCluskey in third.
Laura Buckley won the ladies race ahead of Linda Fahy and Marie Hegarty.
See also interview with top Trim international athlete Harry Purcell.
There is also a video of the start and finish (about 30 mins plus) on the Meath Chronicle Facebook page.
See next week's edition of the Meath Chronicle for the finishing times of all the competitors.
TOP 10
MEN
1 Jack McGowan 16:09
2 David O'Connor 16:11
3 Brian McCluskey 16:16
4 Sean Murphy 16:20
5 Gerard Heery 16:38
6 Kevin Baker 16:44
7 Pauric Ennis 16:52
8 Darragh Crossan 17:25
9 Phelim Glynn 17:30
10 Ronan Moore 17:40
WOMEN
1 Laura Buckley 18:42
2 Linda Fahy 20:06
3 Maire Hegarty 20:14
4 Kitty Perle 20:22
5 Bridget Clarke 20:49
6 Bridget Daly 21:08
7 Sinead Clavin 21:14
8 Lynda Gormley 21:16
9 Siobhan McCarthy 21:25
10 Hannah Gilligan21:40
HARRY PURCELL INTERVIEW