Buckley wins inaugural St Colman’s 5k

CARRAIG na bhFear athlete Jamie Buckley came home a very convincing winner of the inaugural St. Colman’s College 5k run held in Fermoy on May 14, 2015.

Buckley’s posted time of 16:44 was well ahead of the pack on a fine evening ideally suited for running. Denis McCarthy took second place while Evan McGrath was third. The first woman home was Joan Ennis and the first St. Colman’s student was Shane Hurley in fifth place.

Starting and finishing in the impressive St. Colman’s College sports grounds, the 5k event was organised and run in a very streamlined manner. A huge crowd of walkers and runners took part and full advantage was taken of the open green space to include the final kilometre on grass before a sprint to the finish.

As well as a competitive sporting event the St. Colman’s 5k run / 2k walk was also very much an inclusive community event, attracting young and old from Fermoy and hinterland. The St. Colman’s Parents’ Association provided tea, coffee and food for the assembled masses after the run and student group ‘The Drive’ provided musical entertainment. Winners all round you might say!

St. Colman’s College Principal Veronica O’Donoghue expressed her sincere thanks to all the many people and community and business organisations who helped to make this event a success. She particularly thanked the Parents’ Association, members of the College staff, students and all who helped out with varied tasks from laying out the course to stewarding.

A special thanks went to the Gardai and the Fermoy Municipal Council for facilitating the run and ensuring all went off without a hitch.