Despite the threat of rain, conditions were almost perfect for this years Carrigaline 5 mile road race. Thanks to everyone who took part. We had 379 finishers this year, up 24% on the 305 of 2015.

The winner of the mens race was Alan O’Shea of Bantry AC while in the womens race, we had a dead heat between Laoise Ni Thuama and Helen Leonard.

1 0:25:07 O’SHEA, Alan Bantry AC
2 0:25:56 MCGRATH, Sean East Cork AC
3 0:27:24 SHEEHAN, Andrew Leevale AC
1 0:31:20 NITHUAMA, Laoise
1 0:31:20 LEONARD, Helen Leevale AC F40
3 0:31:28 O’NEILL, Nollaig Leevale AC F40

The full results can be seen here… https://eagleac.net/race-carrigaline-5-mile/2015-results/

The first mens team home was Eagle AC who retain their title…

Vanessa Clarke, General Manager of Pepsico Carrigaline and Pat Twomey, Chairman of Eagle AC presenting the prize for the winning mens team to Eagle AC

The first womens team was Bandon AC…

Vanessa Clarke, General Manager of Pepsico Carrigaline and Pat Twomey, Chairman of Eagle AC presenting the prize for the winning womens team to Bandon AC

One of the aims of the race is to contribute to charities in the local community. This year with the increased numbers, we donated €800 compared to €650 last year.

Vanessa Clarke, General Manager of Pepsico Carrigaline and Pat Twomey, Chairman of Eagle AC presenting a cheque for €400 to Deirdre Nagle of Carrigaline Youth Drugs Initiative

Vanessa Clarke, General Manager of Pepsico Carrigaline and Pat Twomey, Chairman of Eagle AC presenting a cheque for €400 to Bobbie Lambe of Carrigaline Meals-on-Wheels

All participants in the race received a discount voucher from the Edge Sports Shop, a sponsor of the race. These should be used before the end of September 2015.