2014 Ballyhaunis 8k, results, photos

Brendan Hession 3rd man, Norah Newcombe 1st woman

Brendan Hession 3rd man, Norah Newcombe 1st woman

The 7th Annual Go West Ballyhaunis 8k took place on Sunday afternoon. Conditions were warm and at times humid with the temperatures in the upper teens, and with tough climbs at 4/5k provided a extra challenge for the big field. Photos added 2 Oct,  thanks to Ballyhaunis Parish facebook.

This year’s field was boosted by an encouraging number of students, teachers and parents from Ballyhaunis Community School – over 90 of them included in the 224 starters.The colours of their jerseys and t-shirts mingled well with club singlets and created a wonderful rainbow of energy as they raced down the main street. The race was used by the school as a fundraiser. Headteacher David McDonagh said he was delighted at the turnout and the opportunity it gave to promote the school’s “healthier lifestyle, healthier choices” ethos.
The race was also the fifth in Mayo AC’s Move2Improve Series sponsored by C&C Cellular, with points to be won at all three levels.

Ballyhaunis 8k race winner, John Byrne

Ballyhaunis 8k race winner, John Byrne

Once again John Byrne (Mayo AC) and Norah Newcombe (Ballina AC) were the clear winners. Like many in the field they completed many training miles in the previous week in preparation for the Dublin Marathon just four weeks away.   Mayo AC runners won most of the prizes, with the local Meet & Train and the Community School also prominent.

Martin Fitzmaurice and his team put on another brilliantly organised and value for money event, with a grand spread of refreshments at the Rugby Club presentation HQ. He thanked Marion Mattimoe for the results, the students, teachers and Parents Association of the Community School, sponsors, stewards, Garda, Order of Malta, Mayo AC and various helpers on and off the course.
The final race in the Move2Improve Series is the Breaffy 10k on Sunday 12th October. Details on events calendar.
Photos from the event will be published later.

Sunday 28th September: Prizewinners 7th Annual Go West Ballyhaunis 8k

Senior Men
1 John  Byrne (Mayo AC) 27:41
2 Tadgh McGinty  (Swinford AC) 28:41
3 Brendan Hession (Mayo AC) 29:32

M40

1 John Nolan (Mayo AC) 30:04

2 Anto Devaney  (Mayo AC) 30:25

M50
1 Dominic Regan (Mayo AC) 31:49
2 Hugh Duffy Urlaur 32:21
 M60
1 Tom Hunt (Mayo AC) 35:15
Junior u19
1 Joseph Wagachu (Ballyhaunis Community School) 33:40Senior Women
Women:
1 Norah Newcombe (Ballina AC) 29:28
2  Colette Tuohy W45 (Mayo AC) 31.31
3  Sarah Syron (Mayo AC) 32:36
W40
1  Eileen Donnellan  (B’haunis F4L) 40:28
2 Ursula O’Grady 42:03
W45
1 Angela O’Connor (Mayo AC) 33:27
2  Susan Gannon Roscommon 37:34
W50
1 Bernadette Morris 40:20
2 Orla Loftus Moran 51:27
W55
1 Pauline Moran (Mayo AC) 37:04
2 Susan Hoban Ballyhaunis  52:59
Junior u19
1 Clare Moran 42:10
at the start 2014 Ballyhaunis 8k

at the start 2014 Ballyhaunis 8k

Ballyhaunis 8k 2014 results: Ballyhaunis 8k Race & Walk

Ballyhaunis 8k Race & Walk PDF

Edel Feeney

Edel Feeney

Pat, Colette and Dominic head for finish

Pat, Colette and Dominic head for finish

Sarah Syron, 3rd woman

Sarah Syron, 3rd woman

Owen and PJ

Owen and PJ

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