Murray & Britton take cross country titles – Inter county
– Murphy Memorial / Iniscarra 4 Mile Classic results Murray & Britton take cross country titles
Sunday, 25 November 2007 18:33 (from RTE sports website)
Donegal’s Gary Murray has won the men’s national senior inter-county cross country title at the Curragh in Kildare.
He came home in a time of 31 minutes and 46 seconds with Gareth Turnbull a further 11 seconds behind in second place and last year’s winner Mark Christie finishing third.
Earlier, county Wicklow’s Fionnuala Britton retained her women’s title.
She had just over 100 metres to spare over second-placed
Deirdre Byrne in the eight kilometre race, with a winning time of 28 minutes and 48 Seconds.
Dundrum South Dublin athlete Linda Byrne finished in third place.
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Murphy Memorial 4 Mile Classic / Inniscarra Community Centre
The organising committee wishes to thank all those who participated in the Murphy Memorial 4
Mile Classic 2007 road race last Sunday.
A special thanks to all those who travelled long distances to be present.
Sincere thanks to those who assisted with stewarding, catering, results etc. on race day and all
those who helped in race preparation.
The organisers also wish to thank the Committee of Cork BHAA for their support, advice and help
in ensuring the success of the race.
We extend our gratitude to the Gardaí and the Red Cross for providing their services.
Of course, we would not be able to organise our race without the assistance of our very generous
sponsors – main sponsors The Ramada Hotel, Tower and David Scally of Scally’s Super Valu in Blarney.
Go dtí an t-am seo arís an bhliain seo chugainn, guímid rath Dé oraibh uilig agus saol fada rasaíochta.
Máire Uí Chonghaile on behalf of the Organising Committee
