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Irish Independent
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Louth boat race a tremendous spectacle through Drogheda's town centre
The River Boyne played host to the 9th Annual Boyne Boat Race, and while the elements didn't fully cooperate, the spirit of rowing and community triumphed. Hosted by Inver Colpa Rowing Club, crews from across Ireland and even the UK, gathered once more in the Wee County for a memorable day of sport. Due to strong winds and uncooperative tides, organisers made the difficult call on Saturday evening to alter the original sea-to-river course and instead hold a river-only race. The revised route began at Crook Point in Mornington, flowing through the heart of Drogheda and back again. The change, led seamlessly by Race Coordinator Shirley Byrne, turned out to be a blessing in disguise, offering spectators the rare sight of boats and runners sharing the river path as the event coincided with the Drogheda 10K race.
Irish Independent
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Smiles and sunshine light up Drogheda 10K
Spectators lined the steps of St Peter's Church and the length of West Street, cheering on athletes from across the region in what turned out to be a festival of sport, community, and heartfelt stories. At the front of the pack, it was Sean Doran of Clonliffe Harriers AC who claimed victory in an impressive time of 32 minutes and 13 seconds, with Drogheda & District AC's Paul Smith following closely behind in 33:32, earning him both the runner-up position and the Over-40s category win. Colin Dyas continued his strong form with a standout 34:45, while Rodney Thornton clocked a top-10 finish in 37:12. Just outside his personal best, Paul Kierans crossed the line in 38:02, contributing alongside Colin, Rodney and Paul Smith to claim the Louth County Team Prize. In the second wave, Jordi Romera was thrilled with his performance, finishing in 38:07. Aedan Prone pushed to the line with grit, clocking 38:11, while the returning Colm Reilly proved he's still got it with a time of 38:35. Newcomer Shaun Conroy had perhaps the debut of the year, completing the challenging course in 40:11, while veteran Paddy Murphy claimed the Over-50s title with a solid 40:41. But it wasn't just about times and trophies. The atmosphere was electric and joyful, with spectators soaking in the sun and applauding every effort. The course offered runners stunning views - from the climb up Rathmullen to the serene banks of the Boyne and the sweep of Mary McAleese Bridge over fields golden and green. Highlights included Nuala Reilly, running in aid of the Derek Winters family, and the inspiring duo Linda and Barney Flannery, who completed the race to raise awareness for sight loss in sport - running blind and side-by-side every step of the way. The 2025 Drogheda 10K wasn't just a race. It was a celebration of endurance, unity, and love - on every corner, bridge and finish line cheer.
