Letterkenny

Letterkenny

Road running enthusiasts will switch their attention to Co.Donegal where the AAI organised National Half-Marathon Championships will take place. This is a race where Galway clubs have performed particularly well in the past and indeed GCH fielded the winning men’s team last year. Although the course for this has remained a closely guarded secret I suppose there’s always a few hills on any stretch of Donegal road and with blustery and wet weather predicted it could well be a tough race.

Athenry AC will field a full team in the men’s race headed up by our double national champion Paul McNamara. Paul will have Peter Delmer, Alan Burke, Gary Doherty, Brian O’Connor and Mick Rice for company. Although Paul McNamara has just completed an arduous track season he may just have enough fitness left to run well over the hills of Donegal. As a team Athenry will be anxious to improve on their 16th place finish last year in Carlow.

Good luck to all in Letterkenny.