Midlands Athletes Shine In Derry For National Cross Country

Nick Griggs, Brian Fay, and Cormac Dalton (Mullingar Harrier) battle for top honours in Derry with Jack O'Leary (Mullingar Harrier) in pursuit - Photo Credit: Facebook/Athletics Ireland

Runners from Laois, Offaly and Westmeath were involved in the shake up for medals.

Midlands athletes delivered strong performances at the National Cross Country Championships in Derry this weekend.

2023 champion, Mullingar Harrier Cormac Dalton finished third in the men's senior race behind winner Brian Fahy, and runner up Nick Griggs.

In the women's senior race, Danielle Donegan of the Tullamore Harriers secured bronze after Fiona Everard won gold for Bandon, and Niamh Allen won silver for Leevale.

While Portlaoise AC's Mary Mulhare just missed out on a podium finish in fourth.

Elsewhere Sinead Fitztpatrick of St Abban's AC in Laois is the national champion in the under 14s girls section, and Ally Duffy finished second for the Tullamore Harriers in the girls under 16 race.

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