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Donohue and Johnson Star in Grange 5k


There was a very big turnout for the North Sligo AC Grange Good Friday 5k, a big number of families came out and supported this fundraising event in aid of victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey which happened 9 weeks ago.

Francis Donohue South Sligo AC the all ireland schools cross country champion was a very convincing winner of the race in a time of 16 mins 18 secs he was followed home by Tiernan McManus Enniskillen 17m 17 sec and Lucas Lyons North Leitrim took the 3rd spot in 17m 28 sec.

Mari Johson Sligo AC a recent silver medalist in the world masters 8k crosscountry in Poland had over 100 metres to spare when winning this 5k in fine style in a good time of 19 min 12 sec. Sarah Kelly Sligo AC finished 2nd in 19 min 40 sec with Sarah Mulvan