In Pictures: Huge turnout for annual St Ernan's 5K Walk and Run in Ballintra

A very well attended St Ernan’s annual 5km Run and Walk took place in Ballintra on the evening of Thursday, May 28.

The large crowd of parents, children and athletics clubs took on a new course as a mark of respect for the Anderson family. An enjoyable evening was had by all, with funds raised going to the St Ernan’s National School Parents Association.

First Senior Male home was Tír Chonaill A/C’s Alex Mc Mullin with a stunning time of 17.48. Hot on his heels was Ryan O Leary with another impressive time of 18.38.

The first Senior woman to cross the line was Nicola McGuire of Tír Chonaill A/C in a swift time of 22.42. Leanne Doherty was the second Senior woman home with a fantastic time of 23.47

The M40 category was awarded to Conor McBrearty who stormed home in a time of 20.27. The W40 category prize went to Trazie Smyth, who came home in a great time of 25.31.

The M50 category winner was won by Trevor Speer of Enniskillen AC in a time of 22.19. Mary Hippsley took the win for the F50 prize in a time of 25.29

The M60 prize went to Sean O'Leary of Finn Valley Fit for Life in a time of 23.56.

In the F60 category Jackie Harvey of Tír Chonaill A/C took the honours in a superb time of 29.15.

The Juvenile male winner was Tír Chonaill A/C’s Adam McBrearty in a time of 21.10 with second place going to Ben McCafferty in a time of 22.30.

The Juvenile Female first prize went another Tír Chonaill A/C athelete Meghan McBrearty in a time of 23.50. Kadi Doherty was the second Juvenile home in a time of 24.03

A spokesperson said: “Our annual 5Km has been growing year on year, and we would like to thank everyone for their help and thank all who supported us.

“We will revert to the usual route next year.”