St Ernan’s NS hosted their 11th 5k run/walk on Thursday, May 29 with a large turnout from running clubs, families and the wider local community. Some great times were achieved in favourable weather conditions with a number of PBs. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McGowan's photos of the event:
First Senior Male home was Tír Chonaill A/C’s Shaun Kerrs with an incredible time of 16:22 and a new course record. Hot on his heels was Martin Cox with another impressive time of 16:36.
Third senior male home was last year’s winner Donal Murrin in an excellent time of 17.00. The first Senior woman to cross the line was Ciara Cunningham of Tír Chonaill A/C who had a fantastic run coming in at 18:56 and new course record in the female category.
Fiona Hennigan of North Sligo AC was second Senior woman home in a super time of 19:47. Tír Chonaill AC’s Nicola Maguire was third woman home in an impressive 22.11.
Another North Sligo AC athlete, Catherine Lipsett took the W40 category prize with a time of 23:06 and the M40 category was awarded to Pauric O Donnell who stormed home in a time of 18:54.
Philomena Gallagher of Tír Chonaill A/C took the win for the F50 prize in a time of 23:27 and the M50 category winner was won by Fergus McGirr of Enniskillen RC in a time of 17:03.
The F60 was once again won by Jackie Harvey of Tír Chonail A/C in a superb time of 26:54. The M60 category win went to John J Cannon in 22:34. The male juvenile category winner was Alex McMullin of Tír Chonaill AC in a time of 18:08 with Hugh Mealiffe coming in second with a time of 20:27.
The female juvenile category winner was 5th class pupil, Kadi Doherty in a super time of 24:16 followed by Sophie O Brien with a time of 26:12.
Thank you to everyone who supported our 5km, not only did we have an amazing turnout but we also raised an impressive amount of money for the school. Events like this show the true spirit of our school community. We look forward to welcoming you all again next year.
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