Galway 5km Series
Race three of the 2018 Galway 5km Series was held Tuesday last in Loughrea with another massive field in attendance. Philip Niland of Celbridge AC was first man home after a dramatic sprint finish with Damien Larkin of Craughwell AC with both men clocking the same time of 17.14. Greg Lundon of South Galway AC was third in 17.39. First lady home was Aine O'Farrell of Athenry AC in a time of 19.07 with Deirdre Brophy of Athenry second in 19.39 and Niamh Hennelly of GCH third in 19.43.Claregalway are hosting this week’s race with Athenry on 22nd May.
Galway Track and Field Senior and Masters Championships
The dates for the 2018 Galway Track and Field Senior Championships have been announced, with the first day being Thursday 24th May at the Dangan track, NUIGalway, and Day two the following Thursday 31st May. The first day’s schedule features the 100m, 400m, 1500m and the 100m and 110m Hurdles, Shot Putt, Javelin and Long Jump events.
The programme will kick off at 7pm. Entries are in advance to club secretaries. Day two will see the following events 200m, 800m, 3000m (Women) / 5000m Men, 400m hurdles, Discus, Weight throw, High Jump, Triple Jump and relays.
Irish Universities selection
NUI Galway Athletes have received a number of call ups for the Irish Universities squad for the upcoming Celtic Games match versus Scotland. Talon Thompson and Finley Daly of NUI Galway have both been selected on the 3000m steeplechase team, as have Bridget McDyer in the Shot Putt, Aisling Forkan over 400m, Aengus Meldon at 800m and Sarah Quinn in the 100m hurdles.
Fixtures
The Connacht Schools Track and Field championships take place this Thursday in Athlone IT
Philip Niland of Celbridge AC and Aine O'Farrell, Athenry AC who won the Loughrea leg of the Galway 5k series (Pic Credit John O'Connor).
