County Masters Cross Country

Catherine Dunne

Richard Daly

The County Masters Cross Country took place in Thurles on Sunday 1^st November with the club being represented by 8 athletes.  The ladies were first away and Brigid Gleeson moved to the head of the field on the first lap, keeping in touch throughout to finish an excellent 5^th overall in 16.58.  Coming through in 15^th was Catherine Dunne who had a personal best over the distance of 18.55 and not alone this but also won the bronze medal in the O/45 category.  Well done Catherine.  Liz Power ran very solidly to finish 19th in 19.35 and this trio combined to finish 4^th in the club section.  Five men lined out in the men’s race with Richard Daly leading them home in 20^th place in a time of 26.28 and this excellent placing saw Richard capture the bronze medal in the O/40 category – Richard’s first ever individual county medal.  Well done Richard.  Jody Sweeney coming back to form following a long lay-off finished 30^th in 26.58 with Paddy Doyle 31^st in 27.29 and Ray Power 54^th in 32.48.  Patrick Bowe was forced to retire with a hamstring strain and hopefully he will have fully recovered for the Novice “B” on Sunday week in Galbally.  Well done to all eight athletes on their performances.