Cross Country is back and Nice Half Marathon Victory from Michael Harty - September 24th, 2023

Charleville Half Marathon:
Michael and Kenneth travelled to nearby Charleville to compete in their great half marathon. Michael held off a strong field to take the win in his first race at this distance in 67.03. Well done Michael. Kenneth continues his marathon build up with a strong 75.07 for 17th.

East Cork Novice XC:
The opening cross country race of the season was on last weekend in Ballynoe, hosted by St Catherines. John Spelman won the mens race finally! He won it 2 years ago but was too young to qualify for the title so has had a bone to pick ever since. He lead the mens race from start to finish and held off fast finishing David Barrett in the final 400m. Stephen finished in 3rd place to round off the podium, hopefully he received his medal this time. Chris Kelly was next in 4th. Ciaran McNamee was running as an individual as his transfer is going through, he finished 7th. Ollie Smiddy was right behind in 8th. John, Stephen, Chris and Ollie won the mens team

Annelise lead the women team home with a 4th place finish. Eadaoin was hot on her tail in 5th with Christine on her 2nd year of cross country looking very strong in 7th. Norah made her long anticipated racing comeback with a great run in 11th with Claire not too far behind in 14th. Annelise, Eadaoin, Christine and Norah also won the womens team title.

Next Up:
- East Cork Senior and Masters: Sep 24th - Carrignafear
- County Senior XC: Oct 1st
- County Novice XC: Oct 8th