PHOTOS: Hundreds Remember Paul Lucey At Austin Stacks ‘Run For The Rock’

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Taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

THE sun shone for the Rockies on what was a wonderful day for the 10k/5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning from Connolly Park.

Seasoned runners joined families at the Austin Stacks base and around 500 finally took off at 11am on the routes.

Paul Lucey, who passed away in December, was a hugely popular figure in the Stacks club and coached numerous teams to success. His son Niall was delighted with the turnout.

“We’re overwhelmed by the turnout and the support, it’s a lovely way to memorialise dad. The day is perfect for it and we’re just thrilled,” said Niall.

The Mens 10k was won by Derek Griffin (32 mins), with Catherine Kiely (38 mins) first in the Women’s 10k.  The Mens 5K winner was ‘French’ Tim Francony and the Ladies 5K winner was Marie McKenna.

Everyone who completed the race received a ‘Run for the Rock’ medal.  There was a barbecue afterwards with ice-cream and free coffees on a truly great day for the Lucey family and the Rock club. Scroll down for photos and a video of the start of the race…

The first three men home Tim Long (2nd), Tim Francony (1st) and Maurice Kelter (3rd) the 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Members of the Born To Run Club taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Siobhan Daly, Catherine Kiely and Michelle Greaney at the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ashley, Micko and Cillian Horan with Pa Daly taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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David Looby and Philip Doyle taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Ciaran McCabe, Sarah Hobbert and Lorraine Counihan taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Billy and Sheila Ryle taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Angela and Rachel O’Carroll taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Yann Le Roux and Patrick Falvey taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Paul Lucey’s nieces Karen Lucey, Sandra Lucey and Aine Keogh taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Frankie Murphy with DJ and Mags Sweeney taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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Kaito Ikeuchi, Carmel O’Neill, Tommy Horan, Catriona Hanafin and Carmel Sexton taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

The first three women home Anne Kelliher (3rd), Marie McKenna (1st) and Siobhan Daly (2nd) in the 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Niall Lucey (centre) with Tim Francony and Maurice Kelter at the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Mikey Collins and family taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Eamonn Barry taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Frankie Murphy and friends taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Terry Healy taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Taking off in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Martin Moore taking part in the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

Gathering for the start of the 10K & 5K Paul Lucey Memorial Run/Walk ‘Run for the Rock’ on Monday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean

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