‘Relay’ strong finish earns Glenmore gold

ATHLETICS

GLENMORE AC seniors Fiona McQuaid, Michael Mc Shane, Ronan Callan and Barry Woods ran the Clontarf half Marathon and 5 miler on Saturday last.

On Sunday our juveniles competed in the Louth Juvenile Cross Country Relays at Newtownstalaban in perfect but cold conditions.

First up were the U10 girls Emma Mc Carragher, Grace Keenan, Katie Mc Donald and Jessica White finishing strong just outside the medals. Glenmore fielded two U12 girls teams, Lucy White, Orlaith Daly, Ava Brady & Lisa Conlon and Emily Touhy, Sophia Rennick, Aoife Mc Gee & Anna Dawson all running well.

U12 boys Shane Gallager, Cormac McCoy, Aaron Hanratty & Fionn Reilly competed well in their event.

Saving the best until last the U16 boys stormed home in gold position, the team James Mc Ardle, Andrew Moore, Glen Stewart & Niall Brady each contributed to a fantastic team performance. Well done to all.

Training continues on Tuesday and Thursdays 7-8pm at bush track. For more details and photos please see www.glenmoreac.com.

Meanwhile, last Friday Glenmore AC hosted their annual fundraising quiz in Fergusons Bar, Gyles Quay and thanks are due to all those who participated to make it a great evening.

As ever quizmaster Tony Loughran played a blinder with all enjoying the fun.

Thanks also to Fergusons Bar for hosting the club and their generous donation and to those who sponsored the spot prizes: Ciaran Walsh Castletown Pharmacy, Lush Boutique Carlingford, Martins Pub Riverstown, Bradleys Pharmacy Carlingford, Mary McArdle, Joan Farnon, Bradys.

In all, €1,221.80 was raised for the club on the night!