Saint Peter’s AC 5km race in Dromiskin a great success

The village of Dromiskin was buzzing on Saturday evening as athletes of all levels took to the village roads for the annual Dromiskin 5K.

An event that is jointly hosted by St Peter’s AC and St Joseph’s GFC.

The sun shone brightly and as always the crowds gathered along the route to encourage the large field of athletes.

The Dromiskin 5K is known for its fabulous welcoming atmosphere and yet again it didn’t disppoint.

The men’s race was fantastic battle from the gun with three lead athletes really going at it, one of those lead athletes Darragh Green from Dunleer AC unfortunately had to pull out due to a minor injury leaving two to battle out the last kilometer with young Daniel Stone from Raheny Shamrocks and Dublin Track Club taking the honours in a time of 14.38 closely followed by Carrick Aces Yared Derese in a time of 14.46 which proves how fast the course is with both athletes running sub 15 minutes.

In third place Sean Doran from Clonlife Harriers came in in a time of 15.35 closely followed by Local athlete Declan Toal from North East Runners in a time of 15.39 which when conidering the conditions and the fact that Declan is 53 is a phenomenal time.

The women’s race was won by Catherine O’Connor from Harrow AC in a very fast time of 16.30, second place went to Nicola Sheriden in a time of 17.31 and third in the women’s race was St Peter’s Dearbhla Allen in a time of 18.13.

There was a great representation from all the locals clubs which was fantastic to see .

Attention will now switch to the upcoming Cross Country season .