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 MorrisOil.ie Piltown 10k     

 

The MorrisOil.ie 10k road race attracted a field of 163 runners to Piltown on Friday evening last.This was the third of the four races in this year's Outfield Sports Three-Counties Challenge and conditions were perfect for running.In the men's race, there was a very clear winner in Carrick AC's Brian Murphy who came home over a minute ahead of Frank Quinlan (Waterford AC).In third place was Paul Deegan (Gowran AC).

This was Brian's second win in this year's series following his win at the Deadman's 5  and it puts him in a strong position to retain the overall title which he won for the first time last year.His winning time was a very impressive 32:23.

It proved a very successful evening for Carrick AC athletes as Pat O' Sullivan won the O/45 category in a time of 35:12 and Brendan Cronin took first O/50 prize in 37:37.Victory in the team event also went to Carrick AC with Michael Murphy, David Waters and Tommy Falconer all putting in excellent performances.

The ladies' race was won in great style by Clonmel AC's Angela McCann who clocked 38:28 ahead of Claire Annan (Carrick AC) and Mary Molloy (Clonmel AC).Theresa Cunningham and Nanette O' Connell put in fine runs and were the second and third Carrick AC ladies to finish.

Carrick AC would like to thank all who helped to make this year's race such a great success.Thanks to the many stewards who ensured the safety of all runners, to Carrick-on-Suir Red Cross for their assistance and to those who helped with race registration and results.Special thanks to Mick Ryan for providing the lead motorbike.The club is very grateful for the use of Piltown GAA Club's excellent facilities and to Kildalton Horticultural College for the use of their grounds.Thanks also to race sponsor, Morris Oil, for their continued support of this hugely popular event.

Our very hard-working committee are now turning their efforts to the final race of this year's series, the AutoPower Rathgormack 5-mile race on Friday, August 5th at 7:30pm.All runners who complete the four races will receive a €25 ASICS voucher for Outfield Sports and there will be a series souvenir for those who complete three of the races. 

 

MorrisOil.ie 10k Winners

 

Senior Men :  1. Brian Murphy (Carrick AC) 32:23    2. Frank Quinlan (Waterford AC) 33:25     3. Paul Deegan (Gowran AC) 33:44

 

O/40 :  Declan Doherty (Thurles Crokes) 35:48

O/45 : Pat O' Sullivan (Carrick AC)   35:12

O/50 : Brendan Cronin (Carrick AC) 37:37

O/55 : Joe Gough (West Waterford)  37:28

Junior : Gary Cantwell (KCK)  37:07

Team : Carrick AC (Michael Murphy,David Waters,Tommy Falconer)

 

Senior Ladies :

1. Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) 38:28    2. Claire Annan (Carrick AC) 41:16   3. Mary Molloy (Clonmel AC) 41:40

 

O/35 : Adele Walsh (St. Senan's AC) 41:57

O/40 : Diane Behan (Waterford AC) 42:11

O/45 : Liz Nolan (Waterford Triathlon) 43:38

O/50 : Bernie Prendergast (West Waterford) 47:27

O/60: Terri Gough (West Waterford) 61:39         

 

Carrick AC finishers:

1st. Brian Murphy  32:23 ;  7th. Pat O' Sullivan 35:12  ; 9th Michael Murphy 35:22 ;  11th Davd Waters 35:34 ;  14th Tommy Falconer 36:37 ;  Brendan Cronin 37:37 ;  Paddy Kerwick 40:27 ;  Cornelius McFadden 40:28 ;  Keith Barry 40:30 ;  Claire Annan 41:16 ;  Seamus Ward 41:25 ;  Tom Egan 42:13 ;  Andrew O' Meara 42:56 ;  Anthony Grace 43:48 ;  Paddy Brunnock 45:36 ;  Theresa Cunningham 45:52 ;  Eamonn O' Meara 45:53 ;  Paul O' Donnell 47:06 ;  Nanette O' Connell 47:20 ;  Emer O' Brien 49:49 ;  Geraldine Houlihan 50:23 ; Ethan Blackmore 51:48 ;  Mags Quinlan 56:30 ;  Karri Aylward 56:47 ;  Lisa Bartley 56:50   Well done to all our runners.

 

 

Well done to Martina O' Dwyer and Pat O' Sullivan who were successful at the County Tipperary Masters road races held in Ballingarry recently.Martina won the ladies' race while Pat took first place in the men's O/45 event.

 

 

Training continues every Tuesday from the Sean Kelly Sports Centre at 7pm.There is a variety of routes and training groups to choose from and all are welcome.

 

Thurs. 28th July : Clogheen 5k road race, 8pm

Sun. 31st July : Ballynonty 10-mile road race, 11am

Fri. 5th August : AutoPower Rathgormack 5-mile road race, 7:30pm

Wed. 10th Aug. : Co. Tipperary 10-mile road championships, Ballynonty

Sun. 21st Aug. : Boston Scientific Half-Marathon, Clonmel,10am