Over 600 runners, joggers & walkers of all ages and abilities took part in the 2nd annual Garden of Ireland 7K Run & 3K Family Walk in Powerscourt Estate, Enniskerry on Saturday 7th July The sun certainly helped in attracting such large numbers to one of Irelands most popular tourist destination’s for the scenic 7K run and a 3K family walk.
Competition was fierce with winner Mick Byrne from Rathdrum taking the 1st spot in the 7K run. He was closely followed by Finbarr Kirwan from Bray Runners in 2nd place and Wayne Drea from Real Fitness in 3rd place.
In the women’s category, 1st home was Grace O’Rourke from DSD with Sheelagh Jones from Enniskerry in 2nd place and Patricia Mahoney from Bray in 3rd place.
Full results are available on www.actiontiming.ie
Race director Conor O’Leary says ‘We were delighted with the turnout today, the weather was on our side. The post race BBQ and music by Bray Gospel Choir really helped create a great fun atmosphere. We would like to thank everyone who participated today as 100% of the proceeds will go to Bray Cancer Support Centre’s support services in Wicklow & South Dublin. Today’s event could not have taken place without the support of Wicklow Civil Defence, the Gardai & our sponsors CPI Foam LTD, The Wicklow Times, Amphibian King, DK Orthotics, Windsor Motors & Greenstar , we would like to say a big thank you to them.’
Results:
Male:
1st Mick Byrne. Time: 25.16
2nd Finbarr Kirwan. Time: 25.37
3rd Wayne Drea. Time: 25.46
4th Gary Condon. Time: 26.06
5th Brandon Wise. Time: 26.21
6th Neil Wirtorski. Time: 26.33
7th Fergal Connolly. Time: 26.57
8th Kieran O’Leary. Time: 27.39
9th Andrew Lawless. Time: 27.50
10th Billy Porter. Time: 28.13
Female:
1st Grace O’ Rourke. Time: 29.39
2nd Sheelagh Jones. Time: 31.01
3rd Patricia Mahoney. Time: 33.28
4th Tara Quirke. Time: 34.40
5th Teresa Maguire. Time: 34.45
6th Lisa Crossingham. Time: 34.54
7th Siobhan Butler. Time: 35.47
8th Maura MacArdle. Time: 36.13
9th Orla Molloy. Time: 37.00
10th Toni O’ Driscoll. Time: 37.12