There was an historic win today at the Axa Raheny 5 Mile today for John Travers, the first Donore man to win the race since Gerry Curtis back in 1989. John had an emphatic win today, he was part of a breakaway group which took it out and which was eventually whittled down to him and the home club favourite Mick Clohisey. John made his move with a mile to go and retained his lead, powering home in 23.38. In an excellent 8th place was Eric Keogh in 24.23. Niall lynch earlier in the day was helping his young charges in the children’s races and in the main race he finished 3rd scorer and 2nd M45, helping the men’s team into 2nd place.

There were 24 Donore runners of all age groups from junior to M60. First Lady home was Audrey Gahan in a 33.44 PB. Tommy Halton ran his 35th Raheny 5. Well done all, full results below.

John Travers 1st 23.38
Eric Keogh 24.23
Niall Lynch 26.35 2nd M45
Gavin Keogh 27.38
Chris Muldoon 27.45
Peter Gaffney 27.58
Patrick Byrne 29.46
Ken McKeown 31.27
Stephen Dawson 32.20
Guillaume Nolain 33.23
Joe Murphy 33.28
Audrey Gahan 33.44
Ian Redican 34.18
Frank McNally 35.51
Karen Behan 36.33
Charlie O’Neill 38.59
Joan Lennon 39.40
Michael Barry jr 39.44
Michael Barry 40.20
Catherine McKeon 40.21
Tom Halton 43.25
Sean Kinsella 44.38
Jennifer Hogan 48.31

Report by Florence Curley
Photo by Ciaran Ryan