Mr Oil County Novice Cross Country.

Cross Country season started today with an unusually sunny & warm day with a dry field, something Cross Country runners are not used to. Kindly hosted by Croghan AC they provided a course of a downhill and an uphill for competitors to contend with and was well received by all who raced. After the underage races were complete it was time for the ladies to step onto the start line and 4 were in our black & red vests. After pushing themselves throughout the 4 lap route they claimed team bronze so many congratulations to Ilze Bedrite 10th, Mary Gaynor 11th, Paula Gondard 12th & Helen Sinnott 16th.

Immediately afterwards the men's race started and it was eyeballs out and empty lungs for 6 laps of the field. Our 6 men who performed well on the day were Tony Harpur 8th,Brian Smyth 15th, Rob Casey 26th, Gavin Hayes 28th, Darren O'Grady 29th & John Dier 30th.

Thanks to those who supported us on the day and to Catherine & Padraig who volunteered also.

Thanks to the County Board and hosts Croghan Athletics Club for a well organised event.

The Mr Oil County Intermediate CC takes place next Sunday in Adamstown so look forward to seeing everyone again.