It was a brilliant day for the 23rd Annual Jingle Bells 5K. The weather played it’s part too in providing us with near perfect running conditions. The race got away sharp at 11am, with over 1,400 runners and walkers sent on their way to the festive tones of the Blanchardstown Brass Band.
By the midway point the lead pack consisted of 3 athletes including Mark Christie of Mulingar Harriers, John Coglan of MSB and Eoin Everard of Kilkenny City Harriers.  When it came to elbow with just over 100 metres to it was Mark Christie who was clear from John Coghlan and went on to win in 14.22 with Coghlan 2nd in 14.35 and Everard 3rd in 14.40.

In the Women’s race it was Michelle McGee of Brothers Pearse who took the honours in 16.54 from Kate Cronin of Raheny Shamrock AC, 17.06 and Fiona Roche also of Raheny Shamrock AC 3rd in 17.24.

A very big thank you to all who took part and a special thank you to all our members and friends of Donore who helped out yesterday and over the last few weeks. Thank you to Championchip Ireland, the Blanchardstown Brass Band, the OPW and Park Rangers, An Garda Síochána, the Civil Defence, Last Lap cafe, Caffrey’s and the Chocolate Warehouse, the BHAA, Dublin Marathon, the Garda Boat Club, Amphibian King Ashtown and to Debra Ireland. A thank you also to our club sponsor Zurich Insurance.

Full results are available here:  Jingle Bells 2013 Results

If you would like to buy the Blanchardstown Brass Band’s Christmas CD it can be purchased here:
www.blanchardstownbrassband.com/index.php/store

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