Raheny Shamrock AC’s Clohisey wins national 10k title

Raheny Shamrock AC star Mick Clohisey secured another national 10k title at a sunswept Great Ireland Run in the Phoenix Park on Saturday morning.

Clohisey enjoyed a great battle with Jamie Fallon of Craughwell AC which saw the pair crossing the halfway point neck-and-neck, before Clohisey slowly pulled away with 3k to go to cross in 30.49.

Athletics Ireland president John Cronin with, from from left, third place Rory O’Connor of North Cork AC, first place Michael Clohisey of Raheny Shamrock AC, Dublin, and second place, Jamie Fallon of Craughwell AC, Galway, after the Great Ireland Run incorporating the National 10k Championships at Phoenix Park in Dublin. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

The win marks a second national 10k title for the Raheny star, also marking his 11th national title overall.

Fallon would cross in second place for a superb silver, while Rory O’Connor of North Cork made the long journey all the more worthwhile to claim bronze.

Results:

Senior Men

1. Michael CLOHISEY Raheny Shamrock A.C. 30:49
2. Jamie FALLON Craughwell A.C. 30:57
3. Rory O’CONNOR North Cork A.C. 31:25

Senior Women

1. Sinead O’CONNOR Leevale A.C. 34:20
2. Ciara WILSON D.M.P. A.C. 34:43
3. Laura MCDONNELL Rathfarnham W.S.A.F. A.C. 35:29