Salthill 5km 2011 The annual Salthill 5km took place on Tuesday, 19th April in aid of the Galway children’s summer camp: Christian Camp of the Arts. About 250 runners showed up on a beautiful evening to run down the prom in Salthill.
The winner was Michael Shannon with a time of 16:12 who finished just four seconds in front of second place, Ruadhri Geraghty. Timmie Glavey came third. The first Lady Home was Nicole O Ceallaigh at 20:10, second lady home was Ruthann Sheahan (20:41) and the third lady home was Marie Boyle (21:10). The Fit4Life Winners were: 1st place Frank Byrnes (20:25), 2nd place Don Deacy (22:32), 3rd place Joe O’Neill (22:33).
A sincere thanks to Run Ireland for helping to make this year’s event the best yet! Thank you also to pace-setter and measurer, Andrew Tolbet, for a great new course. Many thanks, as well, to Ian Egan from the Galway City Harriers who also assisted in so many ways to make it a great event. John Cunniffe of Redtag Timing expertly handled the clock on the day. Thank you also to the Galway Civil Defense Team, the Salthill Garda, Richard Donovan and everyone else that pitched in. Refreshment and sandwiches were kindly provided by Lohan’s Restaurant across the street.
Yasmin Reid from Christian Camp of the Arts organised this year’s race and did an excellent job! A good time was had by all.
Christian Camp of the Arts was awarded a medal by The Primary Times and was voted by parents one of the best camps in the West in 2010! You can find more info at www.christiancampofthearts.ie. With thanks in part to this fundraiser, our camp has not had to raise its fees in 10 years.