PHOTOS: Hundreds Take Part In Kerins O’Rahillys Annual 10k Run

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Noreen Quirke, Rita Ryan, Carmel Foran, Carmel Hobbert, and Joan Griffin at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.

THERE was a huge turnout on Sunday morning at the Kerins O’Rahillys annual 10k run. Over 300 runners braved the cold to honour local athletics legend John Griffin, winner of the 1988 and 1989 Dublin City Marathon.

The route was similar to other years, taking in Ballyvelly, The Kerries, Knockanish and culminating in a lap of Cahills Park before participants crossing the finish line at the club house to collect their special medal.

The 10k attracted an entry of over 100 and the first three home were Derek Griffin (35:24), Patrick O’Connor (35:58) and Tommy O’Brien (36:31).

Maria McCarthy was the first lady home in 39:28 followed by Marie Claire Healy (40:48) and Sharon Cahill ( 41:39).  Another 100 + competitors took part in the 5k run with Francis Boyle first home in a time of 18:44. Scroll down for photos…

John O’Shea, Paschal Boylan, Marilyn O’Shea, Danny O’Shea and David Hughes at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Eric McMahon, Sam McCarthy and Donnie Harrisey the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
David Fahey and Craig Murphy at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Anthony Donnelly, Clodagh Donnelly and Mary Donnelly at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
Rory O’Connor and Sean Griffin at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Adrian O’Connor, Catherine Hannon and Conor Cusack at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
Conor Freeman and Jeff Stacey at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Sarah and Kelly Hayes at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
Danielle Shanahan and Jennifer Shanahan at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
Helen Merritt and Susan O’Shea at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Caroline Diggit and Amanda Burke at the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
Participants of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
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Participants of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
Participants of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
Participants of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
Participants of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.
Participants of the Kerins O’Rahillys 10k run on Sunday morning. Photos by Lisa O’Mahony.