Caroline McLoughlin and Paul McNamara ran strongly in the first of the Craughwell handicap chase races for 2007. Recent Athenry AC recruit Caroline McLoughlin, fresh from the Women's Mini-Marathon in Dublin, showed that she has retained her fitness by being first home on handicap over the 5k course. The innovative handicap format used by Craughwell AC allows everyone in the field a chance of competing for top honours but Caroline demolished her handicap and came home well clear of the rest of the field.

Another Athenry star Paul McNamara posted the fastest time on the road on the night just ducking under sixteen minutes. The race was well attended and ran flawlessly despite slightly damp conditions.

Results to follow.