Impressive displays in annual Edenderry AC 10-mile race

Edenderry AC hosted the penultimate round of the Buildmore Offaly Athletics Endurance Series with the annual Frank Kilrane 10-mile road race on Sunday last.

This event also served as the seventh round of the Peugeot Race Series and the Offaly 10-Mile Road Race Championships.

The race is dedicated to Frank Kilrane who is a long serving stalwart of Edenderry Athletic Club, and Frank presented the prizes following the race.

With the final round of the Endurance Series – the Tullamore Harriers Half Marathon - only weeks away, all eyes are on the overall and age group placings.

The race winner, Conor Duffy of Glaslough Harriers AC clocked a very impressive 50.27, with Eanna Ó Bradaigh (Dundrum South Dublin AC) second in 52.37 and Killian Mooney, also Dundrum South Dublin, was third in 53.21.

The top three ladies also had impressive finishes with first lady Heather Murphy of St Michael’s AC crossing the line in 59.35. Dublin City Harriers AC’s Sorcha McAllister was second in 1.00.37 and Sarah Mulligan of Dundrum South Dublin AC was third in 1.01.21.

First Offaly lady was Maria Maher (Ballyskenach AC) in 1.09.41 and first man home from an Offaly club was last year’s winner Mick Fogarty of Ferbane AC in 54.28.

Last Sunday's race saw 351 runners complete the challenging course, which featured numerous hills and short drags, making it a tough test for participants.

Despite the difficulty, the event was well-organised, with ample marshals ensuring smooth proceedings along the 10-mile stretch.

The weather conditions were favourable, with dry and calm conditions complemented by a light drizzle towards the end, providing some relief to the runners.

Age group winners

1st O40 – Nadine Forde (Leevale AC) and Dermot Gorman (Carrick-on-Suir AC).

1st O45 – Maria McCambridge (Dundrum South Dublin AC) and Mick Fogarty (Ferbane AC).

1st O50 – Olivia Martin (Bohermeen AC) and John Lee (Trim AC).

1st O60 – Mary Galvin (Tullamore Harriers AC) and Gerry O’Connell (Glenmore AC).

1st O70 – Eileen Kenny (Tullamore Harriers) and Ger Woods (Banagher AC).

Top 100 finishers

Conor Duffy (Glaslough Harriers AC) 50:28; Eanna Ó Bradaigh (Dundrum South Dublin AC) 52:37; Killian Mooney (Dundrum South Dublin AC) 53:21; Kevin Moore (Mullingar Harriers AC) 53:40; Matthew Glennon (Mullingar Harriers) 54:18; Mick Fogarty (Ferbane AC) 54:28; Dermot Gorman (Carrick-on-Suir AC) 54:37; Declan O'Meara (Dundrum South Dublin AC) 54:46; Andy Nevin (Mullingar Harriers) 55:14; Micheal Morgan (St Finbarr's) 55:19; Andrew O'Brien 55:29; Kevin Minnock (Tullamore Harriers) 55:30; Oscar Lubliner (Dundrum South Dublin AC) 56:16; Jonathan Dunne (Tullamore Harriers) 56:20; Terry Shanley (Clane AC) 56:26; John Lee (Trim AC) 56:31; Barry Minnock (Tullamore Harriers) 56:46; Aidan Murphy (Dundrum South Dublin AC) 56:52; Mark Gilligan (Dublin City Harriers AC) 57:42; Ruben Bartelink (Dundrum South Dublin AC) 57:50; Eimhin Kenny (Tullamore Harriers) 58:14; Shane McCarthy 58:26; Peter Mooney (Na Fianna AC) 58:55; Oliver Galvin (Clara AC) 59:19; Ronan Hoare (Birr AC) 59:22; Heather Murphy (St. Michael's AC) 59:35; Conor Murphy (Dublin City Harriers) 59:38; Matthew Moffatt (Dunboyne AC) 59:46; Barry Comer (Dunboyne AC) 1:00:17; Brendan Donagher (Naomh Mhuire AC) 1:00:21; Sorcha McAllister (Dublin City Harriers) 1:00:37; Gerard Cleary (Naomh Mhuire AC) 1:00:44; David Staunton (Clara AC) 1:00:56; Derek Bracken (St. Michael's AC) 1:01:10; Sarah Mulligan (Dundrum South Dublin AC) 1:01:21; Paddy Kavanagh (St. Laurence O'Toole AC) 1:01:38; Ruairi Ganley 1:01:49; Stephen Holland (Na Fianna AC) 1:01:53; Kevin Looby (Naomh Mhuire AC) 1:02:15; John Scott (Longford AC) 1:02:22; Rob O'Brien (Naas AC) 1:02:31; Eavan McLoughlin (Dublin City Harriers) 1:02:34; Ryan Lawlor 1:03:05; Ivan Briody (Dublin City Harriers) 1:03:16; Jerome Debize (Galway City Harriers AC) 1:03:52; Maria McCambridge (Dundrum South Dublin AC) 1:03:56; Alan O'Neill (Clane AC) 1:04:10; Nadine Forde (Leevale AC) 1:04:14; Peter Maguire (Edenderry AC) 1:04:16; Andrew Glennon (Mullingar Harriers) 1:05:15; Niall Delaney (Donadea Running Club) 1:05:22; Gary Whittle (Tullamore Harriers) 1:05:20; Gerry O'Connell (Glenmore AC) 1:05:35; Decky Madden (Castlegar) 1:05:39; Shane McGuinness (Tullamore Harriers) 1:05:41; Glen Finlay (Tullamore Harriers) 1:05:54; Dervish Bartlett (Birr AC) 1:06:09; Declan Murphy (Naomh Mhuire AC) 1:06:22; Darren Bermingham (Naomh Mhuire AC) 1:06:40; Brian Fogarty (Birr AC) 1:06:47; Aoife Donaghy (Dublin City Harriers) 1:06:51; Andy Masterson (Birr AC) 1:06:53; Glen Mangan (Edenderry AC) 1:07:13; Nick McGowan (Tullamore Harriers) 1:07:14; Dermot Egan (Ferbane AC) 1:07:21; Jim Whelehan (Coralstown/Kinnegad AC) 1:07:23; Olivia Martin (Bohermeen AC) 1:07:49; Gavin Finlay (Sportsworld Terenure) 1:07:59; Ken Hume (Clara AC) 1:07:59; Alan Heffernan (Tullamore Harriers) 1:07:59; JP McLoughlin (Rhode AC) 1:08:07; Mikie Horan (Banagher AC) 1:08:14; Tommy Byrne (Mullingar Harriers) 1:08:23; Andrew Linsley (Trim AC) 1:08:27; Joe Brophy (Birr AC) 1:08:29; Dave Dunican (Tullamore Harriers) 1:08:31; Jody O'Reilly (Tullamore Harriers) 1:08:39; Stephen Murphy (Newbridge AC) 1:08:45; David Buckley (Tullamore Harriers) 1:08:44; Stephen Gibney 1:08:48; Eoin Kealy 1:08:45; Piotr Obara 1:08:47; Mary Stuart (Mullingar Harriers) 1:08:50; Francis Marty (Kilcormac Killoughey AC) 1:09:02; Martin Delaney (Kilcormac Killoughey AC) 1:09:03; Liam Coughlan (Banagher AC) 1:09:09; Stephen Gallagher (Clara AC) 1:09:17; Shannon Denagher (Clane AC) 1:09:17; Tim Camon (Ferbane AC) 1:09:19; George Sharp (St. Michael's AC) 1:09:35; Maria Maher (Ballyskenach AC) 1:09:41; Brendan McCarthy 1:10:08; Daniel McGee (Birr AC) 1:10:15; Fred Webb 1:10:16; Aisling Corcoran (Mullingar Harriers) 1:10:25; Willie Duffy (Naomh Mhuire AC) 1:10:45; Sarah McNamee (Rhode AC) 1:10:57; Evelyn Herlihy (Tullamore Harriers) 1:11:35; Liam Dunne (Tullamore Harriers) 1:11:36; Joe Byrne 1:11:46.

*See more photos in this week's paper.