2021 Hollymount Road races results

Race winner Maura Ginty (42) leads out at the start of women’s 6k

It was a bright and chilly 7°c on Sunday morning as the village of Hollymount welcomed athletes back for the 55th ‘real’ road races  Like many recent events the Hollymount Road Races was contested virtually in 2020.

As usual the excellent local organising team were on duty at the Community Centre, delighted to see familiar faces pick up their bib numbers and Beanie hats, and welcome the traditional contingent from Liverpool. Neil Chester led their 12 competitors.

There was a combined total of over 100 in the two adult events.

The first race was the women’s 6k over two laps. The winner was by  Maura Ginty (Sportsworld) leading from start to finish in 23:53. A great second lap by Angela O’Connor (Mayo AC) saw her move up the leading group for an impressive second place in 24:14. Third place on the podium went to Nicky Bird (Liverpool) 24:18.

Mayo AC’s other 6k finishers were Paula Donnellan 5th 24:32, 9th Ann McDonnell 26:29, Angela McVann 28:52, Geraldine Murphy 29:20, Geraldine Heneghan 32:59

Category prizewinners were Paula Donnellan, Martina McIntyre and Geraldine Heneghan.

Ann McDonnell flying up the Main Street to an excellent 26:29 9th place finish

This year’s 10k winner was Hugh McArdle Roscommon Harriers 32:50, 2nd Dan Charlton 33:30, 3rd Pauric Ennis (Tullamore Harriers) 33:51 – 2019 winner.

Category prizewinners were Danny Carr GCH, Alan Ashton and John Mullin.

10k men’s podium

Anto Devaney was the first Mayo AC man home 9th in 37:26.

Other Mayo AC finishers: John Brennan 38:11, Tadgh Hanrahan 38:22, Greg Barry 40:41, Johnny Cribbin 40:55, Padraic McVann 41:19, John Nolan 41:44, James Malone 43:17, Darren Brewer 44:32, John Nyland 48:30, Ger Fahy 49:27. Some great times there including a brilliant and well deserved PB by Greg Barry by about 8 minutes. Great reward for a recent long spell of dedicated training.

Well done to all our representatives at Hollymount today. Many enjoyed a long awaited opportunity to renew friendships and meet runners from near and far.

Results:Results – 6k Results – 10k