Jolly July

The summer is in full swing and between the holidays our members headed to many races near and far…

July 14th Bright and early in the beautiful sunshine Barry Reid completed his 21st Marathon from Killybegs to Glencolmcille along the picturesque coastline of Donegal – The Wild Atlantic Way. Congratulations Barry and ‘Happy 21st Marathon’.

Barry Reid

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July 14th – While Barry Reid was running the hilly roads of Donegal a bunch of our jolly members enjoyed the glorious sunshine having a wonderful time at Dunleer AC’s 4 Mile Road Race.  Congratulations to Shane Carroll 24:55, Jack McCarron 27:03, Leo Farrell 27:24, Brian Duff 29:41, David Tyhuis 31:23, Aiden Dunne 32:05, Belinda Rogers 32:11, Roisin Whyte 34:00 and Tracey McCarron 37:04 and a special congratulations to the men who came 3rd place in the Men’s Team category. 

Ardee & District AC’s members at Dunleer AC’s 4 Mile Road Race – Roisin, Aiden, Brian, David, Jack, Leo, Ben, Tracey & Belinda.

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3rd Place for Ardee & District AC’s Men’s Team

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July 16th – At 8 o’clock in the evening four of our members ran the Bettystown 5 Mile.  All enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere and local support and hospitality of Bettystown with all four finishing in under 40 minutes. Fantastic running from Dave Symmons 38:16, Aiden Dunne 39:34, David Tyhuis 39:47 and Belinda Rogers 39:47. Well done to you all.

Aiden Dunne, Dave Symmons, David Tyhuis and Belinda Rogers

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July 20th – 3 good men headed to Monaghan competing in the Blayney 10 Mile. A lovely race, a wonderful atmosphere and of course fantastic running with super times from Leo Farrell 1:10:57, Roy Crawley 1:24:58 and Aidan Mooney 1:30:51.  Well done lads.

Roy Crawley, Leo Farrell and Aidan Mooney

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July 21st – Before the rain at Grange Castle in Dublin we had impressive running and times from our Seniors at the KBC South Dublin 10K from Danny Cirdei, 41:28, David Tyhuis 49:21, David Symmons 49:00, Aiden Dunne 49:04, Belinda Rogers 49:53, Ciara Cousins 53:52 and Deidre McEneaney 58:47. A fun morning for everyone and meeting Irish National Marathon runner Mick Closhisy.  Well done everyone.

Dave Symmons, David Tyhuis, Danny Cirdei, Belinda Rogers & Aiden Dunne

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David Tyjuis, Belinda Rogers, Danny Cirdei, Ciara Cousins, Dave Symmons & Aiden Dunne

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Aiden Dunne, David Tyhuis, Deirdre McEneaney and Dave Symmons

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Dave, Danny and David meeting Irish National Marathon runner Mick Closhisy

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July 28th – Fantastic running from our members at Duleek & District Athletic Club’s Indaver Duleek 10K Road Race It was a hot one today especially tackling those hills!. Thank you Duleek & District AC and a big well done to Brian Duff 47:42, Belinda Rogers 49:44, Peter Carolan 53:02, Ciara Cousins 54:43 and a special congratulations to newcomer Lisa Neacy 1:17.08.

Brian Duff and Peter Carolan (missing from the picture Belinda Rogers, Ciara Cousins and Lisa Neacy)

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July 31st – Congratulations to Tracey McCarron who completed her 10th Marathon with East of Ireland Marathon Series in Clontarf this morning. Well done Tracey a fantastic achievement.

Tracey McCarron

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