Offaly Intermediate Cross Country Championships
Keen competition at Offaly cross country race
Ferbane AC enjoyed a superb day at the Offaly Intermediate Cross Country Championships, taking the men's team title, while Tullamore Harriers AC claimed victory in the ladies' competition.
In the men's race, Adam Courtney of Ferbane AC led the field with an impressive winning time of 30:59. William Delahunty of Ballyskenach AC finished second in 31:01, with Kevin Looby of Naomh Mhuire AC third in 31:18.
Ferbane AC secured the men's team title through Adam Courtney, Donough McBrearty, Niall Kelly and Mark Barrett. Naomh Mhuire AC finished second, with Ballyskenagh AC taking third place.
The ladies' race saw Charlotte Abbott of Tullamore Harriers AC take first place in 22:18. Ciara Greene of Ferbane AC finished second in 22:30, followed by Niamh McEnhill of Tullamore Harriers AC in 22:44.
Tullamore Harriers AC secured the ladies' team title, with Ferbane AC finishing runners-up.
Both races produced excellent performances from clubs across the county, highlighting the strength and depth of Offaly distance running.
Offaly Athletics congratulates all individual athletes, teams and clubs on their performances and thanks everyone involved in supporting the championships.
Men's team placings
1st Ferbane AC: Adam Courtney, Donough McBrearty, Niall Kelly, Mark Barrett
2nd Naomh Mhuire AC: Kevin Looby, Darren Bermingham, Gerard Cleary, John Kirwan
3rd Ballyskenagh AC: William Delahunty, Patrick McCarthy, Howard Hendy, John Mitchell
Ladies' team placings
1st Tullamore Harriers AC
2nd Ferbane AC