Celbridge 5k and DULEEK 10k. Huge PB For Diana/// Fine Run From Diarmuid.

The annual Celbridge 5k was held today, 18th August. Almost 400 athletes took part and first home was David Heffernan, Donore, in a time of 15.50. First woman home was Eileen Brennan, Portlaoise AC, in 16.45. Diana Doll put in a great performance in running 23.38, which smashed her old Pb of 25.11, well done Diana. Full results on www.redtagtiming.com  

Also today we had the inaugural running of the Duleek 10k. A large field of over 400 athletes took part in what was a well organised event over a tough and demanding course. There was also a large prize fund on offer for the various winners. The mens race was won by Eoin Callaghan, Star of the Sea, in 33.49, and the ladies race was won by Fiona O'Rourke in 38.28. Diarmuid Potts, running his best 10k since August 2009, clocked 40.48 to finish in an excellent 30th place. Well done to all who took part. Full results on www.precisiontiming.net