IMRA MUNSTER BALLYHOURA MIDNIGHT 28k CHALLENGE & 13K DASH
The IMRA MUNSTER BALLYHOURA MIDNIGHT 28K CHALLENGE & 13K DASH was held in Kilfinane, Co. Limerick on Friday 26th January. Conditions were perfect with a nice dry night. It was a beautiful night in the mountains with a lovely full moon lighting the way. Athletes had plenty of hills and some muddy terrain in places. We had one Athlete compete in the 13k dash, and a fantastic performance from Barry Hartnett to finish 1st overall, WINNING the race. This coming just 5 days after IIMRA Corrin Hill Trail Race where Barry placed 3rd male. Barry clocked a time of 51.53.
NEWCASTLE 5K ROAD RACE
The NEWCASTLE 5K ROAD RACE was held in Newcastle, Co Tipperary on Sunday 28th January. This is an annual 5k road race in aid of the local school. The committee had a lovely tribute of memory ribbons for Athletes to wear to remember their friend Colm Ryan who was a regular at this popular race. Val Farrell took on the challenging hilly course and battled against strong winds to finish in a time of 20.26.
Featured Image: Barry Hartnett, WINNER OF IRMA MUNSTER BALLYHOURA MOONLIGHT 28K & 13K DASH