Strong Performances at Laois Masters Road Championships
There was a great evening of racing in Portlaoise on Wednesday last as athletes from across
the county competed in the Laois Masters Road Championships, with impressive individual
and team performances on display throughout the event.
The women’s 3K race saw excellent competition across all age categories. In the O/35
section, Claire Phelan claimed gold, followed by Paula Guinan in second place and Deirdre
Delaney in third. While Karen Kavanagh secured victory in the O/55 race.
In the women’s team standings, St. Abban’s AC, Claire, Deirdre and Sinead captured the
O/35 title, with St. Michael’s AC finishing second and Camross Runners AC taking third
place..
The men’s 6K race also produced strong performances across the various age grades. In the
O55 category, Ronan O’Rielly claimed gold followed by Liam Byrne and Aengus Burke, while
Martin McDonald took victory in the O/65 category ahead of Francis Fleming and JJ
Stapleton.
Congratulations to all athletes who took part and represented their clubs so proudly at
another successful county championship event.