30th patrick bell memorial race a big success
There was a good turn-out at the Bohermeen AC-promoted Patrick Bell Memorial Road Race over 5kms this evening for the 30th anniversary event with Mark Kirwan of Raheny Shamrocks taking the laurels in a good time 0f 14mins 57seconds despite the blustery and windy conditions (see video of all finishers who completed in under 20 minutes).
There was only 24 seconds between the first four home in the men's race with Paddy hamilton (15.02) of Slieve Gullion in second place with two locals in the next two positions.
Dunboyne's Pater Brandon (15.18) was third and Bohermeen's talented young athlete Darragh Rennicks (15.21) in fourth.
In the M45 category the honours went to Pater Gaffney (non-club), M50 winner was patrick O'Grady and Bohermeen's David O'Connell took the M55 category.
LADIES
The best in the female category was Charlotte Kearney (Donadea) who finished in 17.41 which was 24 seconds clear of Paula Grant (Portlaoise) 18.05 in second place.
Star of the Sea athlete Orla Timmons was third in 18.29 and Navan's Ciara Rooney was fourth in 18.31.
Dunboyne's Emilia Dan took the F45 category, Navan's Mary Watters took the F 50 and Linda Gunning was the F55 winner.
All the results and times will be punlished in this week's edition of the Meath Chronicle with photos.
OTHER RACES ON THE HORIZON
Next Friday night (12th June) - the Braveheart run in Trim.
Tuesday 16th June - Kilbride GFC 5k and 10k at 8pm, chip-timed contact Denis at 087 2559216.
Thursday 25th June - Clonee 10k (promoted by Dunboyne AC) chip-timed, contact Tommy (087) 2534833
Wednesday 1st July - South O'Hanlon (28th annual) road race, chip-timed, from Seneschalstown GAA clubhouse.