by Caoimhinn Barr, Inishowen Independent
UP TO 200 athletes will descend on Burt this Sunday
for a cross-country event in the Donegal Novice
Championship series.
With runners set to arrive in the peninsula from all
over the county, this is the first time that
Inishowen AC has hosted such a marquee event.
With the action set to get underway in the field
beside the local GAA pitch at 11am, one of the
organisers, Seamus McDaid said it was a huge honour
for the local club.
“This is the first time we’ve taken on such an event
and hopefully there will be a large crowd of
spectators as we don’t usually see cross-country
meetings here in Inishowen. Some of the top talent
in Donegal will be on show and if things go well
this weekend we could host Ulster or All-Ireland
events in the futures,” he said.
“We have been planning all week, marking out the
course and we think it will prove a good challenge
to the athletes. The going will be heavy and it will
take a lot out of the competitors,” Seamus added.
Turning to the possibility of some Inishowen
success, Seamus said local athletes could well be
among the medals come Sunday evening.
“The Inishowen ladies team is definitely in with a
shout of team gold this weekend and they could do
well in the individuals too. For the men, it will be
more of an uphill battle,” Seamus added.
Cross-country racing begins in Burt on Sunday at
11am. |
