Nuala Reilly had a terrific double win at the European Masters Championships in Madeira, Portugal. A difficult late start and heat didn’t put off the F65 Irish team that took silver in the the F65 Irish 10k road race and Nuala delivered an incredible performance on the European stage.
This is a phenomenal achievement and a proud moment for both Nuala and the club. To medal at European level is no small feat. Then four days later Nuala did it again when Team Ireland secured European Team gold F65 in half marathon – again in really tough conditions, 27 degrees C.
Nuala just keeps getting better and better. Drogheda & District ladies were in action at the annual Autumn open cross country being held in Santry. Mary Leech was 31st (26:03) and Yasmin Canning 33rd (26:40) Liam Mulligan finished 17th in the Senior race in a time of 26:05, while Paul Smith was 24th in the masters race (28:20).
Meanwhile at the Juvenile event also being held in Santry, Drogheda & Distric under 12 mixed team comprised of Dearbla Johnston, Cian Bolton, Eve Cunningham and Darragh Minogue battled bravely to finish a very respectable 17th from 43 teams. And the girls under 15 team (Hannah Cunningham, Emily Garvey, Beatrice Cunningham and Eve Russell were terrific in the 4 x 1k race and finished 7th!
Sunshine, Speed & Superb Running in Palma! Drogheda & District AC were on the move abroad again this weekend as four of our athletes took on the stunning Palma Half Marathon in Mallorca — and what a set of performances they delivered!
Under the Mediterranean sun, Alan Foley led the DDAC charge with a brilliant 1:36:06, followed closely by Andrea McArdle, who ran an excellent 1:41:44. Eimear Marron continued her fine form, finishing in 1:44:01, while Helen Dillon rounded out a fantastic team effort with a strong 1:45:22.
A great day of running, sunshine, and smiles — congratulations to all four on representing the club in style on international ground! Alan Foley 1:36:06 Andrea McArdle 1:41:44 Eimear Marron 1:44:01 Helen Dillon 1:45:22
