Red hot Doran wins Frank White 5

Race report – Liam Hennessy: Thursday, 31st March marked the commencement of the Clonliffe Harriers Grand Prix Series for 2022 with the running of The Frank White Memorial Cup 5 Mile Track Race at Morton Stadium. The Weather showed 7 degrees and clear. There was a sense of excitement that we had a Grand Prix Series actually happening after such an emotional few years of Covid. A sizeable group of athletes were called to the line and the race was off. From the start, Sean Doran was intent on taking out the pace, followed by Anto Doran with Mick Mc Mahon, Ray Dunne and George Brady were in close pursuit. Within a lap the entire field was strung out with many small groups working together. There were plenty of officials on hand, counting laps remaining for the large number of runners. As the race continued and in to the late stages Sean Doran took a commanding lead to finish in a fine time of 25.20, two clear laps ahead of second place finisher Anto Doran who recorded a time of 28.04 with Mick Mc Mahon finishing in third place in a time of 29.46.

 On behalf of the Grand Prix Committee we would like to thank the Club President, Paddy Marley, Club Captain, Noel Guiden and the many officials who attended to make this race happen. And thanks to the runners who competed. 

Next Grand Prix Race for your diary – Thursday, 14th April – Mc Donald Cup – 4 Mile Track Race, Morton Stadium.

Frank White 5 Mile Results:

Place	First Name	Surname	Time
1	Sean	Doran	25.20
2	Anto	Doran	28.04
3	Mick	McMahon	29.46
4	Ray	Dunne	29.50
5	George	Brady	30.10
6	Steve	Barnes	30.57
7	Mick	Birmingham	31.47
8	Eamonn	O’Neill	31.57
9	Murray	Ahern	32.02
10	Kevin	Dowling	32.05
11	Shane	Casey	32.15
12	Tommy	Griffin	32.23
13	Rachel	McFadden	32.41
14	Desie	Shorten	32.44
15	Siobhan	Devaney	33.17
16	Marie	Howard	33.21
17	Philip	Matthews	33.30
18	Richard	Barr	33.35
19	Declan	Grant	33.49
20	Dave	Commiskey	34.11
21	Shane	Rooney	34.19
22	Sean	Grimes	34.30
23	Aisling	Andrews	35.02
24	Emma	Dunne	35.32
25	Aimee	Ahern	36.48
26	Aideen	O’Connor	37.08
27	Declan	Murray	37.10
28	Colm	McDonnell	37.53
29	Clodagh	Moriarity	38.10
30	David	O’Sullivan	38.22
31	Paula	Prunty (Hogan)	38.24
32	Joe	Fowler	38.49
33	Jean	Dunne	39.09
34	Dave	Hanley	39.50
35	Ciara	O’Reagan	41.13
36	Shey	Byrne	42.37