Last Saturday saw the inaugural Ballycarney 10K race take place along the banks of the River Slaney.There was a good representation of runners  from all around the county as well as a few from further afield. The course started in Ballycarney village and headed out towards the N11 along a minor road parallel to the N80.  After a brief sortie onto the main roads and a 100 metre run on grass at the Scarawalsh roundabout the runners recrossed the Slaney over the picturesque old bridge before returning to Ballycarney by the same route.

By the first kilometre Tom Hogan of Racing 795 had moved comfortably into the lead and steadily widened the gap between himself and the rest of the field all the way to the finish. He finished in a time of 34. 09 over a minute ahead of second placed Ted Flannelly of Slaney Olympic AC. Myles Gibbons of SBR finished third. First lady home was Dawn Whelan of Slaney Olympic followed closely by clubmate Mary Doyle. Tracey Flanagan (unattached) finished third.

In the veteran classes Martin Monaghan(SO) was first over 35 with clubmate Ger Doyle winning the over 40 class. Richard Fortune (DMP) was first over 45 in 36.42 with Eugene Doherty(SBR) taking the over 50 title in 38.50. Lar Doyle (SO) who had already refereed two junior soccer matches during the morning was first over 55 in 59.31. Billy Harpur won the over 65’s in 52.24. First female over 45 was Fran Barden of Kilmore (49.22), with Deirdre Kavanagh (SO) (55.46) first over 40 and Ann Bolger (unattached) first over 50 in 50.45. Full results are below.

After the race  all adjourned to the Ballycarney Inn for prizegiving and lots of tasty fingerfood. A big thank you to all the staff for looking after us so well.

Slaney Olympic Athletics Club are donating the profits from the race to the Hope Charity in Enniscorthy.

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