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John Byrne was the clear winner of the Maugherow 10k on Sunday in 33.33. The race was run over a picturesque figure of eight course on the north Sligo coast, from the local church to the causeway with a tough second half and an uphill finish. Lucy Brennan (Sligo AC) was first woman in 38.08, less than two weeks after her victory in the Cork Marathon. Mayo AC's Andrew Lynskey was third in 36.34. Tom Hunt 40.36, PJ Hall 42.25, Ann Murray 45.07, Christy O'Malley 46.05, Sarah Syron 48.50 all had good workouts on a humid afternoon. Other finishers included Breege Staunton and Fit4Life participants Chris Clarke, Clare Walshe from Claremorris, and Michelle Reynolds from Ballina.

As the end of another school year approaches parents will no doubt be trying to think of ways to ensure their kids make the most of their summer. For those with an interest in rugby, the Centra sponsored rugby camps which run in a range of venues throughout Connacht are open for registrations and will guarantee the rugby stars of the future an action packed week of training.

A very successful fancy dress night was held recently at Mullingar Rugby Club. This was part of the tag rugby tournament which runs until the end of July. The teams had to play their games dressed in their chosen attire. This can be difficult depending on the outfit.

Preparations are well under way for the Westport Festival of Sport fun day, which is to be held in conjunction with the Gaelforce adventure race weekend Sunday August 23 on the South Mall, Westport. The event, co-ordinated by the Mayo Sports Partnership, promises to be full of fun activities such as the family sports challenge (incorporating 12 different sports), water sports, demonstrations, bouncy castle/fun inflatables, walking challenges, street orienteering, inclusive games, and the fourth annual Mayo Team Challenge.

Connacht face a tough opener in this season’s Magners League when they host Welsh outfit Ospreys on the weekend of September 4.

•Galway ladies football junior team play Cork in the Aisling McGing semi-final on Sunday in Mallow (3pm).The junior team has already drawn with Cork earlier in the season. In camogie, Galway face Derry in Ballinasloe (2pm) on Saturday in the Gala Intermediate Championship, while in hurling the Galway intermediate hurlers play Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final at 5pm in Portlaoise.

Senior pre-season training is under way in Mullingar Rugby Club under the newly appointed coaching team led by Ray Murphy, that includes the very experienced Jeff Tataurangi; Mick Butler as backs coach; Pete Leahy as under 21 coach; and Chris Taaffe as team manager.

Preparations are in full swing for the Westport Festival of Sport Fun Day, which will be held in conjunction with the Gaelforce adventure race weekend, Sunday August 23 from 1pm to 5pm, centred around the Mall area in Westport.

With a week to go preparations are in full swing for the Westport Festival of Sport fun day, which is to be held in conjunction with the Gaelforce adventure race weekend on Sunday August 23 from 1pm to 5pm, centred around the Mall area in Westport.

Connacht Rugby are holding a free open day on Sunday (August 23) at the Sportsground in aid of Special Olympics Ireland.