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Tallaght A.C enjoyed another
great days racing at the second phase of the Dublin Athletic Board Cross
Country League last Sunday at Donabate.
Glen Connolly got the club off to a great start when finishing in fourth
place in the Boys U10 race with club mate Sean Fitzsimons not far behind
in 11th. Zara Gaynor and Roisin O Hanlon also picked up league points in
the
Girls U10 degree.
Ciara O Leary finished in fifth place in the Girls U11 and Ruth Morris
maintained her challenge for a trophy when finishing 7th in the same race.
Ciaran Dunne flew at the finish to take 5th in the Boys U12 while Rebecca
Game finished 4th in the Girls U12 race with club mates Fiona Byrne and
Aisling Abbey not far behind.
Peter Fitzsimons consolidated his grip on a league trophy with a gutsy 4th
place finish in the Boys U13 while Stacy O Connor finished 8th in the
Girls U13 race.
The performance of the day however must go to the Tallaght Boys Under 14
team. Robert Fitzsimons who is unbeaten now for months over 1500M led the
team home followed by Sean Bolger in 2nd, Luke Coleman in 3rd, Brian
Gregan in 7th and Sean Morris in 15th.
Anita Brennan continues to improve with every race and can be well pleased
with her fifth place in U14 degree.
Bronagh O Hanlon led the field from start to finish to win her U15 race in
great style with club mate Katie O Hare running bravely behind.
Tallaght were also strongly represented in the boys U15 race with David
Somerville, Shane Doody and Stephen Oman all scoring league points.
Orla Nugent dug in to secure 3rd place in the U17 2000M while David Murphy
ran into 4th place in the U17 4000M with Keith Hudson just behind in 5th.
Tracy Williams got the clubs supporters on their feet when easily winning
the Girls U18 race.
The last race of the league takes place next Sunday in the Phoenix Park
and another strong show is expected.
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