Brandon Hargreaves wins Irish Runner 5 Mile

Recent new Clonliffe recruit Brandon Hargreaves took an excellent win in this morning`s Irish Runner 5 Mile in a fast 24.18, some 7 seconds clear of pre race favourite Sean Hehir (Rathfarnham). This was the Australian born Clonliffe man`s first race on Irish soil, since his arrival here at the start of the month. Also well to the fore was Michael McDiarmada placing 5th in 25.18. Davy Byrne was 3rd O/40 in 27.45. David Brady ran 27.48. For full race results click: http://dublinmarathon.ie/results/.

Meanwhile Gary O`Hanlon took in another marathon today, 2nd in the Waterford Viking Marathon in 2.31.56