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Aaron Hanlon leads the charge for Drogheda & District AC with Monaghan race victory
Aaron Hanlon put in a stunning performance to win the 10-mile race outright, crossing the line in a blistering time of 51:08.
There was more success in the category placings too, with Brian Martin finishing in a superb sixth overall and first in his category in 55:07, while Shane Larkin took first in his category in the five-mile race, finishing fourth overall in a time of 30:25.
Mike Staunton also completed the 10-mile race, coming home in 1:25:13, helping to round out a strong showing from the club.
The races, organised by Monaghan Town Runners AC, started and finished in Church Square and followed scenic, undulating out-and-back routes through the rolling hills of County Monaghan.
A little closer to home, the Rathkenny 5K took place on the on country roads around Tankardtown House and Rathkenny last Saturday evening and there were fine runs from Alan Foley (21:08), Andrea McArdle (22:45) Liam Farrell (24:04) and Sharon Leslie who was completing her second 5k of the day after running in the Laytown parkrun (29:52).
Shane Larkin had a season's best at the Rossin Rovers 5K Heritage run on Sunday afternoon.
The picturesque route takes participants by the entrance to Newgrange Passage Tomb and the so-called 'pocket rocket' has been motoring well all year and he finished first in his category.
Members of Drogheda & District AC also enjoyed a glorious day of running at the St Cocas AC Kilcock 10-Mile Road Race, held on Sunday.
Under bright sunshine and blue skies, the race offered a scenic and challenging course, taking in the leafy banks of the Royal Canal in County Kildare.
The club was well represented, with Shaun Conroy leading the charge in superb form, finishing in a strong 1:06:51 to top the results for Drogheda & District AC.
David Murray followed closely behind with a time of 1:07:10, while John Cooper, always a solid performer, crossed the line in 1:08:24, showing good form but acknowledging there's room for improvement.
In the women's race, Anna Isgro impressed with 1:12:30, showing strong endurance and consistency. She was followed by Eimear Knowles (1:14:20), Carmel Keenan (1:18:16) and Yvonne McMahon (1:18:59), all running well over the 10-mile distance.
Roisin McGeough (1:19:41) and Barbara Lowth Byrne (1:25:35) added further strength to the club's female contingent, while Olivia Reilly (1:27:35) and Aisling Reilly (1:47:52) rounded off the team's efforts with determination and team spirit.
