:: Inishowen Athletics Club 16.07.08

Clonmany athlete Kieran Devlin achieved a best of 11.04m in the U16 boys’ triple jump at the All-Ireland Juvenile Track and Field championships in Tullamore on Sunday last. A thigh injury sustained during the warm-up prevented Kieran from getting close to his lifetime best of 11.16m. Nevertheless, he can be well pleased with his season overall as he finished second in the Ulster and Northern Ireland Championships in June.

Buncrana runner Paddy Doherty was first in the V4 masters category at the J.G Memorial 4.2 mile Road Race in Cranford on Friday last. Doherty, who has been showing great form on the roads in recent weeks, ran 25.18. Helena Crossan was a convincing winner of the women’s race in an impressive 25.24, while Benny Barber clinched second spot in the V3 masters section with 30 minutes and 15 seconds.

Meanwhile, on Saturday last, Eilish Bell, Karen Crossan, Helena Crossan, Benny Barber, Karol Doherty, Vinnie Hegarty and Sean McLaughlin took part in a 13.9 mile charity run from the North Pole Bar in Drumfries to McGrory’s in Culdaff. This was part of the Culdaff Watersports Society weekend. The run, which was held in conjunction with a 50 mile cycle, was in aid of the RNLI. A special word of thanks to Michelle, John Paul and Georgina Houten for all their help and support and to McGrory’s for the tea and sandwiches afterwards.

Upcoming Events: The Donegal Grand Prix continues this Tuesday with the Manorcunningham 5km. This is followed by the Churchill 5km on Friday, 18 July. In the Furey Insurance series, the Jog in the Bog 5km is set for Wednesday, 23 July. All races have a 7.30pm start. Training for all senior athletes continues every Tuesday evening at 6.30pm from Buncrana Leisure Centre.

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