Slí Cualann
European Hill Running Qualifiers - News from Cormac Conroy
The Qualifying race for the European Hill Running Championships took place on Sunday 17th June. The course was a gruelling "up only" race from the Glen of Imal to the top of Lugnaquilla. The quality field that assembled on the start line included the great Robin Bryson who has previously finished 4th in the World Championships on two occasions, along with Marathon Champions Cian Mc Loughlin and Gary Crossan. The first four senior and junior finishers automatically Qualified for the Euro Championships which will be held in France on the 9th July. Sli Cualann runner Colm Mullen had a fantastic race finishing in 2nd place behind winner Robin Bryson, with Ronan Guirey in 3rd and Stephen Duncan in 4th and Gary Crossan just missing the cut in 5th.
The Junior Race was won by Mike Dowling who also Qualifies. Mike showed his talent by finishing over a minute ahead of his nearest challenger in what was his first hill race and is delighted with his surprise result.
The race also incorporated the Inter Club Championships which was won by Rathfarnham with the Sli Cualann team of Colm Mullen, Cormac Conroy, Mike Dowling and Hugh Kinsella finishing in a strong 2nd place ahead of North Laois in 3rd and Omagh in 4th position.
Mick Byrne wins European Masters 10k Championships - news from Cormac Conroy
Thursday 17th May 2007
Mick Byrne won the European Masters 10k Road Race Championships in Germany today in a time of 32.16 with a winning margin of 5 seconds adding to the National title he won last month in Navan. Mick is said to be delighted with the result.
Sunday 20th May 2007
Mick produced another great run today in the European Half Marathon Championship event in Germany. He finished in 4th place in a time of 73.15. This is yet another incredible achievement for him, after only two days rest since winning the 10k Race, and with the temperature hitting 26C.
National Intermediate and Masters Cross Country Championships 12/2/06
Report and photos - Pat Diskin
Well done to all the Slí Cualann athletes that travelled to Carraig na bhFear in Cork for the National Intermediate and Masters Cross Country Championships.
Terence Byrne finished in 20th position in the Intermediate Championships while his dad Mick competed in the Masters Championships and finished in a very credible 12th position. He was 5th overall in the V3 category.
His club mate Cormac Conroy made his debut at these championships and finished in 22nd position. Not bad for a first outing. Well done also to Michael Byrne who competed in the Intermediate championships.