Another busy and good weekend of action for Rosses AC athletes across the country. At the Inter-County National League Final it was a big well done to Oisín Gillespie, who proudly represented Donegal in the High Jump and Long Jump as the county finished an excellent fifth place at the National League Finals in Morton Stadium, Dublin.
Donegal Team Manager Michael Logue also had to step up to make his debut in the 1500m Walk to help the county team. Well done to both.
At the Carrickfinn Coastal 10K Rosses AC athletes once again excelled on the spectacular but challenging Carrickfinn course, with victories in both the men’s and women’s races. Declan Ferry stormed to victory in 35:39, followed by training partner Shane O’Donnell in 36:45. Bernie Boyle claimed the women’s title in a superb 43:17.
There were strong performances throughout the field from Fergal Rafferty, Paul McKelvey, Joe Gallagher, Frankie McGinley, James McGeehan, Noel O’Donnell, Shane Trearty, Xavier Gallagher, Denis Boner, Cathy Breslin, Deacon Parker, Rachel Brennan, Michael Doherty, Riley and Lee Gallagher, Justin McCreevy and Marie Gallagher.
At the Dublin Mountain Backyard Ultra Huge congratulations to Ryan Wilson, who took victory in the demanding Dublin Mountain Backyard Ultra. Covering multiple 6.71km loops and over 2,000m of climbing across the day, Ryan paced the event perfectly to take the win. Cross Country training for juveniles has started Mondays, Thursday and Saturdays and is open to all from seven years upwards.