Fitness, friendsh 2023 Ferry

Fitness, friendship and fun was the order of the day at the Wexford FC clubhouse at Ferrycarrig Park on Sunday, January 22nd, as the Gallagher-sponsored 2023 Ferrycarrig ‘5’ Five Mile Road Race took place in conjunction with St. Killian’s Athletics Club. Approximately 300 runners, joggers and walkers from across the county and further afield limbered up to take on the popular five-mile event which helps to raise funds for the continued development of Crossabeg Ballymurn Community Centre.

Dublin-based Olympian and Raheny Shamrock clubman Mick Clohisey was first home in a stellar time of 24 minutes and 31 seconds.

Mick was followed closely behind by Denis Whelan (Slaney Olympic AC), Sean Doran (Clonliffe Harriers), Alan Duffy (Slí Cualann AC) and local athlete Niall Sheil (St. Killians AC).

First woman home was Clare Barrett of Wexford club DMP, who finished in a time of 29 minutes and 59 seconds.

Katie Wilson (Wexford Marathon Club), Clodagh Kelly (Croghan AC), Julie Kirwan and Jackie Carty (Kilmore AC) claimed the prized places of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th females home respectively.

As the first Co. Wexford male and female to finish, Denis and Clare were presented with Seamus Kehoe Perpetual Trophies in memory of the visionary community man who was one of the original co-founders of the Ferrycarrig Five race.

In the highly competitive veteran categories: Myles Gibbons and Audrey Gahan were the