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Let’s make Killarney Ireland’s fittest town
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THERE has been a call to arms to ensure Killarney pips all others past the post in the fittest town stakes.
The fourth annual Killarney 10 Mile took place last Saturday morning and organisers are now urging the town to promote fitness. “Killarney has great pride in its Tidy Towns achievements but it needs to have pride also in the health and wellbeing of its population,” said Jerry Griffin, organiser, Killarney 10 Mile.
“We are calling on everyone to make Killarney Ireland’s fittest town.”
Last Saturday’s race was staged in a bid to generate funds for creating a community microtrack on the grounds of St Brendan’s College.
The event attracted competitors from all over Ireland, the USA, England and Spain. Minister Brendan Griffin was honorary starter while Killarney’s mayor Councillor Niall Kelleher presented each participant with a finisher’s medal as they crossed the finish line.
The winner of this year's event was Rory O'Sullivan of the St Finbarr's AC in Cork in a time of 56.27. Rory was presented with the Richard Clifford perpetual cup by Geraldine Clifford.
Killarney Valley AC cheered on member Martin Crowley who finished third in a time of 62.37, and a great round of applause went to Killarney native Sinead Tangney of Sportsworld AC who was the first woman to finish in 65.49.
Sean Coffey, principal of St Brendan's College, a co-ordinator of the community microtrack project, also ran in the race himself. “A member of Muckross Rowing Club, Sean leads by example in his school, making light of the 10 miles,” said Jerry.
To assist in fundraising for the community microtrack, contact Jerry griffin, 087-6879186, Sean Coffey, 064-6631021, or Brid Stack, 087-2650720.
Above: Competitors taking off in the Killarney 10 Mile road race.
Pic: Eamonn Keogh
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