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Monday, September 05, 2016
Aidan Hogan of Rising Sun AC selected for Irish team for the 24 hour European Championships
Following his Silver medal performace at the Irish 24 hour championships in June, it was announced today that Aidan Hogan of Rising Sun AC in Cork has been selected for the Irish team which will take part in the 24-hour European Championships in Albi, France on Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd October 2016
The race in June was Aidan's inaugural 24 hour race as he completed an impressive 238.132kms (147.9 miles). He is joined on the Irish team by the current National Champion Eoin Keith (Sportsworld, Dublin), Eddie Gallen (Finn Valley AC, Donegal) and John O’Regan (Le Cheile AC, Kildare).
The team captain will be Eoin Keith who is originally from Cobh in Co. Cork.
Amy Masner of Parnell AC in Wicklow will represent Ireland in the women's 24 hour race.
I often heard of Parnell AC but didn't realise it is in Wexford.
ReplyDeleteCorrection...Parnell AC is a small juvenile club in Co.Wicklow.
ReplyDeleteWell done Aidan delighted for you and your family pure gentleman
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to Aidan great runner and a gent
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