Dunleer AC Noel Mc Guill/Sandra Floyd Memorial Open XC race 18/11/12 @12pm

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Annual Noel Mc Guill/Sandra Floyd Memorial Open Cross Country organised by Dunleer AC

Where: Darver, Co. Louth

When: 18/11/12 @ 12pm

Senior Programme beginning at 13:00

Juvenile Programme

Girls Boys
U7 Fun Run U7 Fun Run
U9 600 metres U9 600 metres
U11 1,000 metres U11 1,000 metres
U13 1,500 metres U13 1,500 metres
U15 & U17 3,000 metres U15& U17 3,000 metres

Senior:

Sandra Floyd Cup 3,000m

Prizes for first three finishers in Senior, Juniors & Master (O40, O45, O50) Categories
Prizes for first three teams (4 to score, any combination of Senior, Junior & Master athletes)


Noel McGuill 6,000m

Prizes for first three finishers in Senior, Juniors & Master (O40, O45, O50) Categories
Prizes for first three teams (4 to score, any combination of Senior, Junior & Master athletes)

Admission: Adults €5 Juveniles €3 Family €10 All Pay at Gate

More details on www.dunleerac.net

One of the few open cross country races left in the country, great value, any questions just ask!

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From the Dunleer AC facebook page:

This year will mark the 40th anniversary of the death of Noel Mc Guill in the Ras. Noel was tragically killed on the 24th June 1972 when he collided with a bridge at Ballintra Co Donegal. This years Ras paid tribute to Noel, Dunleer A.C Athlete Colin Robinson aslo took part in this race. Calling on all runners and cyclists to turn out in force to ensure Noels contribution to Irish Sport is not forgotten.

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Now that the Marathon is over, anyone for a bit of Cross Country...Do not be scared, this is not the cross country of old where one had to climb though ditches and so on...nice and flat with one slight incline (well, by cross country standards!), underfoot conditions very good!

ThePiedPiper

That little spake looks very familiar pconn!!!

Looking forward to another great day in Darver. RFR Jnr declared the last day that she wants to race cross country, so she'll be toeing the line in her wellies in the U-7 race!!

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RunForestRun wrote: »

That little spake looks very familiar pconn!!!

Looking forward to another great day in Darver. RFR Jnr declared the last day that she wants to race cross country, so she'll be toeing the line in her wellies in the U-7 race!!

My copy and paste skills are excellent!

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So only a few days left to the 40th running of the Noel McGuill/Sandra Floyd open cross country races. No need to register in advance, just show up on the day and it's one of the cheapest races in the country, only €5!! Should be a fantastic day of cross county running and all at Dunleer AC hope to see some of you there!

Will post directions to the venue in a few days.

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Races kick off at 12pm tomorrow with the senior races beginning around one. Gates will be open from 10.30 if anyone wants to come down for a long warm up, entry only 3 euro for juniors, 5 euro for adults or 10 euro for a car full of athletes! Conditions are good and it's giving a nice morning in the North East tomorrow so come down and join us for a great day of cross country running. The race venue is at the Louth County grounds, just off the main Dundalk to Ardee road near the Readypenny Inn.

From Dunleer AC:

In 1972 when Noel McGuill embarked on the "RAS" EPO was the glue used in a puncture repair kit, whilst HGH was a type of new plastic. Honest go God athlete was Noel, tragically killed doing what he loved. On Sunday many more honest to God athletes will follow in his foot steps, there may not be any Olympic Champions on view on Sunday, just athletes giving things their best effort, for the love of the sport. Not forgetting Sandra Floyd another honest to God athlete, killed in a car crash, Sunday will the World Remberance for Road Traffic victims. Join us in remembering two great ambassadors for the sport, become an ambassador.....give it socks!

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Fantastic day of running in Darver today with a great turn out for both the junior and senior races. I will post full results as soon as thy are available but for now, the women's race was won in classy fashion by Fiona Roche with Rathfarnham's Seán Hehir claiming the men's title for the second year in a row.
Thanks to everyone who came to support the event, planning is already underway for the Rás na hEireann which will taking place next February!

Ceekay

Really enjoyed todays race. The course was well marked out and the underfoot conditions were remarkably good. Myself and my daughter paid just 8 euro for both of us to run our races. So refreshing these days to run in an event where grass root athletics comes before profit. Looking forward to the results. Well done Dunleer!

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It's a good job the course was marked out yesterday, good chance it could've been very crooked if it was left until this morning.

If I could give stars for the race, it'd be 5 without a doubt. Yes, I'm biased, but it's a great race. Excellent, accessable venue, loads of parking, good quality course with a decent hill to mess you up a bit, and consistently a top quality field.

Next up for Dunleer will be the Rás.

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Mens results from yesterday

Position Name Club Category Time
1 Sean Hehir Rathfarnham Senior 18.57
2 Aaron Hanlon Cloniffe Senior 19.17
3 Simon Ryan Raheny Senior 19.29
4 Brian McCluskey North East Runners Senior 20.03
5 Chris McPeake Spartan - Derry Senior 20.58
6 Stephen Mulholland North East Runners Senior 21.07
7 Dermot Clarke Bohermeen O50 21.17
8 Paul Smith Drogheda & District Senior 21.22
9 Patrick O'Grady Drogheda & District O50 21.24
10 Derek Croal Bohermeen Senior 21.43
11 Kiaran Peters Skerries Senior 21.49
12 Paddy Moore Drogheda & District Senior 22.05
13 Paddy Mangan Dunshaughlin O50 22.12
14 David O'Connell Bohermeen O45 22.16
15 Jim Gonnelly North East Runners O45 22.20
16 Ray Carolan Carrick Aces Senior 22.43
17 James Rothwell Dunleer O40 22.44
18 Aonghus Rooney Dunleer Senior 22.48
19 Noel Woods Unattached Senior 22.56
20 Colin Mullen North East Runners Senior 22.59
21 Conor Dunne Dunleer Junior 23.07
22 Niall McGill Drogheda & District Senior 23.12
23 Aonghus O'Connor Drogheda & District O40 23.22
24 Jim Connolly Carrick Aces O45 23.25
25 Padraig O'Dwyer Drogheda & District O45 23.27
26 Gerry Kenny North East Runners O45 23.29
27 Paddy Connolly Dunleer Senior 23.32
28 Paddy Fitzpatrick Dunleer Senior 23.34
29 Ian Donagh Drogheda & District O40 23.38
30 Chris Keeling Skerries O50 23.39
31 John Whte Portarlington O40 24.00
32 David O'Brien Drogheda & District O45 24.02
33 Garreth Curran Drogheda & District O40 24.05
34 Declan Monaghan Drogheda & District Senior 24.09
35 Garry Dixon Duleek Senior 24.23
36 Ian Kavanagh Lusk O40 24.31
37 Anthony Connolly Dunleer Senior 24.41
38 Brian Moore Star of the Sea Senior 24.44
39 Colm McNally Lusk O45 25.25
40 Shane McNally Lusk Junior 25.56
41 Paul McCluskey Lusk O40 25.57
42 Conor Cooney Drogheda & District O50 26.04
43 John Holmes Dunleer O40 26.09
44 Des Feeley Drogheda & District O40 26.12
45 Dylan Byrne Skerries O40 26.16
46 Rory Cassin Duleek O40 26.50
47 Simon Gregory Drogheda & District Senior 26.59
48 Eddie Reid Donboyne O50 27.20
49 Jordan Flood DunDealgan Junior 27.30
50 Frank McCarthy Drogheda & District O50 20.02
51 Michael Coleman Duleek O45 29.07
52 Tony Walsh Bohermeen O40 30.10
53 John McCoole North East Runners O45 30.41
54 Seamus Flynn Lusk O45 31.05
55 Ian Carroll Dunleer O50 31.09
56 Derek Cummins Drogheda & District O45 31.11
57 Kevin McGeough Bohermeen O50 31.23
58 Gerard Casserly Dunshaughlin O50 32.48
Categories

Category Position Name Club
Senior 1 Sean Hehir Rathfarnham
Senior 2 Aaron Hanlon Cloniffe
Senior 3 Simon Ryan Raheny
Senior 4 Brian McCluskey North East Runners
Senior 5 Chris McPeake Spartan - Derry
Senior 6 Stephen Mulholland North East Runners
Senior 7 Paul Smith Drogheda & District
Senior 8 Derek Croal Bohermeen
Senior 9 Kiaran Peters Skerries
Senior 10 Paddy Moore Drogheda & District
Senior 11 Ray Carolan Carrick Aces
Senior 12 Aonghus Rooney Dunleer
Senior 13 Noel Woods Unattached
Senior 14 Colin Mullen North East Runners
Senior 15 Niall McGill Drogheda & District
Senior 16 Paddy Connolly Dunleer
Senior 17 Paddy Fitzpatrick Dunleer
Senior 18 Declan Monaghan Drogheda & District
Senior 19 Garry Dixon Duleek
Senior 20 Anthony Connolly Dunleer
Senior 21 Brian Moore Star of the Sea
Senior 22 Simon Gregory Drogheda & District

Category Position Name Club
Junior 1 Conor Dunne Dunleer
Junior 2 Shane McNally Lusk
Junior 3 Jordan Flood DunDealgan

Category Position Name Club
O40 1 James Rothwell Dunleer
O40 2 Aonghus O'Connor Drogheda & District
O40 3 Ian Donagh Drogheda & District
O40 4 John Whte Portarlington
O40 5 Garreth Curran Drogheda & District
O40 6 Ian Kavanagh Lusk
O40 7 Paul McCluskey Lusk
O40 8 John Holmes Dunleer
O40 9 Des Feeley Drogheda & District
O40 10 Dylan Byrne Skerries
O40 11 Rory Cassin Duleek
O40 12 Tony Walsh Bohermeen

Category Position Name Club
O45 1 David O'Connell Bohermeen
O45 2 Jim Gonnelly North East Runners
O45 3 Jim Connolly Carrick Aces
O45 4 Padraig O'Dwyer Drogheda & District
O45 5 Gerry Kenny North East Runners
O45 6 David O'Brien Drogheda & District
O45 7 Colm McNally Lusk
O45 8 Michael Coleman Duleek
O45 9 John McCoole North East Runners
O45 10 Seamus Flynn Lusk
O45 11 Derek Cummins Drogheda & District

Category Position Name Club
O50 1 Dermot Clarke Bohermeen
O50 2 Patrick O'Grady Drogheda & District
O50 3 Paddy Mangan Dunshaughlin
O50 4 Chris Keeling Skerries
O50 5 Conor Cooney Drogheda & District
O50 6 Eddie Reade Donboyne
O50 7 Frank McCarthy Drogheda & District
O50 8 Ian Carroll Dunleer
O50 9 Kevin McGeough Bohermeen
O50 10 Gerard Casserly Dunshaughlin

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Here are yesterday's Ladies results

Position Name Club Category Time
1 Fiona Roche Raheny Senior 10.55
2 Fiona Mahon Bohermeen Senior 11.31
3 Marion Doherty Drogheda & District Senior 12.13
4 Ursula Byrne Dunshaughlin O45 12.23
5 Emma Fay Dunleer Junior 12.27
6 Karen Costello Dunleer Senior 12.32
7 Denise Murphy North East Runners Senior 13.03
8 Sarah Haak Dunleer Junior 13.08
9 Nuala Reilly Drogheda & District O50 13.12
10 Sandra Doheny Dunleer O40 13.16
11 Geraldine Finnegan Dunleer o45 13.20
12 Mary McGrehan Drogheda & District o45 13.23
13 Nicola Welsh Unattached Senior 13.33
14 Jennifer Gregory Drogheda & District Senior 13.59
15 Yvonne McMahon Drogheda & District Senior 14.04
16 Helen Cheshire Dunleer O45 14.17
17 Tara Gleeson Lusk Senior 14.19
18 Fiona Murphy Drogheda & District Senior 14.29
19 Niamh Fussey St Peter's Junior 14.31
20 Pauline Lennon Drogheda & District O40 14.33
21 Emma Harte North East Runners Senior 14.48
22 Lisa Connaughton Dunleer Senior 14.53
23 Jodie Mullen Star of the sea Senior 15.02
24 Debbie Mullen North East Runners Senior 15.10
25 Donna Brennan Dunleer Senior 15.13
26 Margaret McAuley Drogheda & District O50 15.21
27 Susan Hughes Drogheda & District Senior 15.30
28 Julie Moore Drogheda & District Senior 15.33
29 Margaret Finley Unattached O45 15.38
30 Mary Toner Drogheda & District O50 15.40
31 Mary Lynn Drogheda & District O50 15.53
32 Aine McKenna St Peter's Senior 16.10
33 Caroline Walsh Bohermeen O40 16.45
34 Iseult McCluskey Lusk O40 16.57
35 Deirdre McFerron Drogheda & District O50 17.12
36 Cathy Joyce Drogheda & District Senior 19.05

Categories below

Category Position Name Club
Senior 1 Fiona Roche Raheny
Senior 2 Fiona Mahon Bohermeen
Senior 3 Marion Doherty Drogheda & District
Senior 4 Karen Costello Dunleer
Senior 5 Denise Murphy North East Runners
Senior 6 Nicola Welsh Unattached
Senior 7 Jennifer Gregory Drogheda & District
Senior 8 Yvonne McMahon Drogheda & District
Senior 9 Tara Gleeson Lusk
Senior 10 Fiona Murphy Drogheda & District
Senior 11 Emma Harte North East Runners
Senior 12 Lisa Connaughton Dunleer
Senior 13 Jodie Mullen Star of the sea
Senior 14 Debbie Mullen North East Runners
Senior 15 Donna Brennan Dunleer
Senior 16 Susan Hughes Drogheda & District
Senior 17 Julie Moore Drogheda & District
Senior 18 Aine McKenna St Peter's
Senior 19 Cathy Joyce Drogheda & District

Category Position Name Club
Junior 1 Emma Fay Dunleer
Junior 2 Sarah Haak Dunleer
Junior 3 Niamh Fussey St Peter's

Category Position Name Club
O40 1 Sandra Doheny Dunleer
O40 2 Pauline Lennon Drogheda & District
O40 3 Caroline Walsh Bohermeen
O40 4 Iseult McCluskey Lusk

Category Position Name Club
O45 1 Ursula Byrne Dunshaughlin
O45 2 Geraldine Finnegan Dunleer
O45 3 Mary McGrehan Drogheda & District
O45 4 Helen Cheshire Dunleer
O45 5 Margaret Finley Unattached

Category Position Name Club
O50 1 Nuala Reilly Drogheda & District
O50 2 Margaret McAuley Drogheda & District
O50 3 Mary Toner Drogheda & District
O50 4 Mary Lynn Drogheda & District
O50 5 Deirdre McFerron Drogheda & District

Ceekay

Thanks for the quick results!