The 2025 Galway 5k series sponsored by EY continues in earnest, with Abbeyknockmoy hosting the race on May 6 under the command of East Galway AC.
The event on May 6 featured another win for Evan O'Rourke of Maree AC with a personal best of 15.49, ahead of Paul Kearney and Ger Hartnett of Tuam AC. First lady was again Grainne Ni Uallachain of Galway City Harriers with her third consecutive victory in a series best of 18.35, with Caron Ryan second home for Craughwell and Nora McMahon of GCH third.
Great Limerick Run
The Great Limerick Run took place last weekend and hosted three races, a Marathon, Half Marathon and 6 Mile.
Galway athletes travelled in huge numbers, and secured several podium spots.
In the Ladies Marathon, Fiona Molloy, based in Galway and a GCH and University of Galway alumna, placed second overall behind winner Ava Crean, clocking 2 hours 57 minutes. Neasa De Burca of Galway City Harriers ran strongly to come in next in third, in another sub three hour run, running 2 hours 58 minutes. Ger Cuddy and Louis Coyne both clocked well under three hours in the Men's event.
In the Ladies Half Marathon, Eimear O'Leary was fifth home in 1 hours 24 mins.
The GCH Mens Relay team came in second in the Marathon Relay, via the squad of Bryan Lalor, Michale Conway, Paul Fahy and Shane McDonagh.
In the 6 Mile race Jamie Fallon of Craughwell AC ran well to place third, while Ellen Moran made a strong return to action with fourth in the Ladies race.
Galway City Harriers travelled in huge numbers, as part of a fundraiser for Galway Hospice, and in memory of their recently deceased clubmate Jimmy Ward, on a poignant yet memorable day for the club.
Galway County Track and Field
This weekend sees the Galway Outdoor Juvenile Track and Field Championships take place in Dangan, at the University grounds, from 10am on both Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11. Events from U9 to U19 are on the cards.
Patrons are reminded to park at the Park and Ride facility at the Corrib Village entrance to the university.
