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eamus Somers powered his way to a well earned first victory in the Sligo Coast to Coast 10 Mile Race. Running conditions were very favourable on what is a fast and fair course with pockets of enthusiastic supporters cheering on the competitors in what is a well organised race. Despite running into an opening headwind, Somers took an early lead from the starting line in Strandhill though he was pursued in the opening miles by a group of his Sligo AC club mates comprising of JP Carty, Martin Brennan, Ultan McNasser and Damien Kennedy. However by the 6 mile
mark, Somers, with the wind now at his back, increased his lead all the way Rosses Point to win comprehensively in 55:56 and set himself up nicely in his Dublin Marathon preparations. Meanwhile JP Carty ran very strongly and consistently to finish 2nd in a PB 57:58. There was a good battle for 3rd between Damien Kennedy and Ultan McNasser. Kennedy, in great form for the upcoming Dublin Marathon, passed McNasser, 12th in the recent Longford Marathon, at Mile 9 but McNasser battled his way back to pip his slightly younger club mate by 2 seconds with both athletes achieving satisfying PBs of 58:22 and 58:24 respectively. Andrew Haydu worked his way through the field to finish 5th in 1:00:03 with Martin Brennan 6th in 1:00:48. David Kearins managed to outkick Enniskillen Running Club’s Dave Slater
in the final 500 Metres to claim 7th and First M40 in 1:01:48 with Slater finishing in 1:01:55. Slater’s Enniskillen team mate Michael Walsh was 2nd M40 in 1:02:07 when he managed to pip Ray Gillen at the finish line with the North Sligo AC man claiming the 3rd M40 prize in 1:02:12 and completing the Top 10. North Sligo’s Jimmy Currid won the M50 in 1:04:58 with Michael Mooney in 1:07:00 and Michael O Boyle in 1:07:32. Mayo AC ‘s Tom Hunt won the M60 in 1:09:32 with Sligo AC’s Enda Whelan 2nd in 1:13:12 and Andrew McNabb 3rd M60 in 1:17:59. Audrey Colreavy ran very well and was the clear winner of the Womens race in a time 1:07:49.4 with Sligo AC’s Patricia Foy 2nd in 1:09:38. Clare Quinn, in 1:13:04, was 3rd. There was some excellent running also by Karen Gillen in 1:13:18, Susan Aldridge in 1:14:12, Linda Walsh in 1:14:30, Kay Muldoon in 1:15:05, Maria McGee in 1:15:05, Anette Keane in 1:16:00.7 and Davinia Gaughan in 1:16:07. The Grange 10k took place on Sunday, October 4th
BHS Riding and Road Safety Test at Markree Riding School Taken by more than 4,000 candidates a year, the BHS Riding and Road Safety Test helps educate riders in road safety in order to minimise the risk involved when riding horses on the roads. The test is available to all riders from 12 years of age and is supported by the Department for Transport. It is probably the only test that any rider will undertake that has the potential to save not only their own life but that of their horse and other road users as well. This test is required for your BHS teaching exams. RIDE AND ROAD SAFETY EXAM SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29TH 2015 HELD AT MARKREE RIDING STABLES COLLOONEY, SLIGO TRAINING DATES: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH 10am4pm SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21ST 10am -4pm SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28th 2.30pm -5.30pm Canidtates will receive sample theory tests, Rules Of the Road, BHS training book, training for the simulated and real road. 100% pass rate 2013, 2014 & 2015 Enquries and Bookings to BHS Ride & Road Safety Officer Caroline Curtin Carty. Markree Riding Stables are also delighted to invite the Parents and friends of ThisAbility Equestrian Club to participate at their one day workshop on Monday 18th Oct from 11-1am. T:0719130727 M: 0872191786 E: carolinecurtincarty@gmail.com ELISA AND HAZELBERGS ERIK JUMPING IN THE 148 GRAND PRIX IN CAVAN RECENTLY.
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