Dromore Road Race Report 2016

June 29, 2016

The eighth Dromore 10K and 5K Run/Walk took place on Saturday 25th June with just under 400 participants taking part over three events- the 10K, 5K Run and 5K Walk. The route takes in the picturesque ‘Riverside Walk’ with a finish through the centre of the town and was once again sponsored by McDermott’s Pharmacy Dromore.

 

The 10K was won by Martin Cox from Derry Track Clun who had a clear lead throughout and came over the line in 34.25 followed by Stephen Cassidy from Irvinestown in 35.16. First local and third place finisher was Conor Maguire from Dromore in 37.24, improving on his 5th place in the Enniskillen 10K.

 

In the Ladies race Paula Donnelly from Brookeborough was first over the line in 43.06 followed by local Dromore runner Mairead McCann (45.33) who is returning from injury and Pamela Woods (Fintona) was third in 46.47

 

Omagh Harriers had a clean sweep in the 5K run taking the top three male spots led by Matthew Neill (19.12), Martin McLaughlin (19.22) and Ryan Reid (19.53). Victory for the local town went to Aisling O’Neill (23.37) and Coleen O’Neill (24.35) in the female race with Irene Clements from Enniskillen in third (25.03).


A huge number of locals came out to support the annual event including the Dromore Sports Complex Running Group, Dromore Walking group and many from the local football team and businesses.


10K Winners:

1. Martin Cox (Derry Track Club)

2. Steven Cassidy (Irvinestown)

3. Conor Maguire (Dromore)

 

1. Paula Donnelly (Brookeborough)

2. Mairead McCann (Dromore)

3. Pamela Woods (Fintona)

 

5K Winners

1. Matthew Neill (Omagh Harriers)

2. Martin McLaughlin (Omagh Harriers)

3. Ryan Reid (Omagh Harriers)

 

1. Aisling O'Neill (Dromore)

2. Coleen O'Neill (Dromore)

3. Irene Clements (Enniskillen)

 

Dromore 2016 Road Race Launched

June 2, 2016
he 2016 Dromore 10K and 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday 25th June (12 noon) in what will be the town’s eighth year at hosting this cross community event.

A new route was introduced in 2014 and the 10K has less hills to battle and both races (10K & 5K) run along the picturesque ‘Riverside Walk’ with a finish through the centre of the town. McDermott’s Pharmacy have had a successful year since their move to the Main Street and have returned for their sixth year as title sponsors of ...

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Dromore Road Race raises £2K for Charity

May 9, 2016
L -R. Liam McQuaid (Dromore 10K Committee & Chairman of Dromore 2000), Ita Mc Cullough receiving £500 for Marie Curie, Bernard Maguire, Sponsor, Bridie Duffy, Trocaire representative receiving £1000, Mary McCoy and Kate McLaughlin (Dromore 2000). Missing from the photo is Una Leonard who will receive £500 for Support 2Gether. The UK Government will double all monies donated to Trocaire this year turning our donation into £2000.


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