A large crowd attended St Ernan's National School 5K run and walk in Ballintra on Thursday, May 26. Liam Gallagher set a new course record time of 18.04 and past pupil Emer O' Brien set a senior women's record time of 19.49. Refreshments were enjoyed in the school after the race. The organisers thanked all staff, parents and marshals for helping make the evening a success, and had a special word of thanks to Martin O' Halloran for overseeing the event. Event organisers appreciate the continued support of families and the community.The winners were: senior men - Liam Gallagher (18:04), Paul Ward (18:36), Noel Doherty (20:03); senior women - Emer O' Brien (19:49), Vera Haughey (23:57), Josephine O' Brien (26:13); junior male - Alan Walsh (21:47); junior female - Sophie O' Brien (25:39). CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Smiles all round with Ciara, Eva, Katie and Niamh

placeholder image — A large crowd attended St Ernan's National School 5K run and walk in Ballintra on Thursday, May 26. Liam Gallagher set a new course record time of 18.04 and past pupil Emer O' Brien set a senior women's record time of 19.49. Refreshments were enjoyed in the school after the race. The organisers thanked all staff, parents and marshals for helping make the evening a success, and had a special word of thanks to Martin O' Halloran for overseeing the event. Event organisers appreciate the continued support of families and the community.The winners were: senior men - Liam Gallagher (18:04), Paul Ward (18:36), Noel Doherty (20:03); senior women - Emer O' Brien (19:49), Vera Haughey (23:57), Josephine O' Brien (26:13); junior male - Alan Walsh (21:47); junior female - Sophie O' Brien (25:39). CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Smiles all round with Ciara, Eva, Katie and Niamh

Gallery: St Ernan's National School 5K run and walk

Published 31st May 2022, 21:50 GMT

CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Helping out at the event - teacher Deirdre McGarrigle, race marshal Martin O'Halloran, Garda Louise Foy and teacher Patricia Gallagher with her son Hugh and daughter Eimear Mealiffe

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CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Helping out at the event - teacher Deirdre McGarrigle, race marshal Martin O'Halloran, Garda Louise Foy and teacher Patricia Gallagher with her son Hugh and daughter Eimear Mealiffe

CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Cooling off after the run - Noel Doherty, John Gallagher and Niall Herron with Martin O'Halloran, race marshal

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CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Cooling off after the run - Noel Doherty, John Gallagher and Niall Herron with Martin O'Halloran, race marshal

CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Geraldine and Declan Gallagher with grandson Rex at the finishing line

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CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Geraldine and Declan Gallagher with grandson Rex at the finishing line

CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Olivia and Mary enjoying the walk in Ballintra

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CLICK ON NEXT TO GO THROUGH OUR GALLERY OF PICTURES Olivia and Mary enjoying the walk in Ballintra

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