Portlaw 5-mile race this Friday
The seventh annual O' Neill Pharmacy Tom Jordan Memorial 5-mile road race will be held in Portlaw on this Friday evening, May 8th, at 7:30pm. This very popular event is the second race in this year's OutfieldSports.ie Three Counties Challenge which got underway in Faugheen two weeks ago. The new route which was used for the first time last year met with the approval of all runners and will no doubt see some very fast times again this year. Last year's race was won by Noel Murphy (Waterford AC) in 26:44 and Angela McCann (Clonmel AC) won the ladies' race in 30:58.
The entry fee for the race is €10 and registration will be from 6pm in the old fire station across the road from the Portlaw Heritage Centre. There will be prizes in all the usual age categories as well as team prizes for both men and ladies. There will also be a draw for all non-prizewinning participants and two lucky runners will take home a pair of New Balance running shoes valued at €130.
Prize-giving and post-race refreshments will be at the Forge Bar where all are assured of a warm welcome from Brian Nugent and the Portlaw Red Cross team. If you are looking for an enjoyable run over a fast 5-mile course then Portlaw is the place to be this Friday! For further race information contact Alan (051-641826) or Mark (086-1608165).
Waterford - Tramore Race
The annual Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile race once again attracted a big entry on Saturday last when 385 athletes lined up. Philip Harty (West Waterford AC) won the men's race in 39:31 with Orna Murray (Ferrybank AC) taking the ladies' race in 45:56. Carrick AC's Aaron O' Donnell came home in sixth place in a very fast time of 42:16, maintaining his strong recent form. Johnny Brunnock (47:02) and Mary Molloy (51:34) also ran very well in representing Carrick AC. Well done to our three runners.