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McNALLY SWORDS GRAND PRIX: (Ballyboghil July 30) Results - Senior A: 1, Mark Sittlington (Clarke Nissan) 58 miles in 2hrs 22 mins 26 secs; 2, S. Baker (Usher IRC) same time; 3, S. Bracken (Usher IRC) at 20 secs; 4, B. Lennon (St. Tiernan’s) at 40 secs; 5, C. Bracken (Usher IRC) at 45 secs; 6, A. Crowley (unattached); 7, P. Dunne (Usher IRC) both same time Senior B: 1, W. Byrne (Dan Morrisseys); 2, P. Reid (Ravens CC); 3, Mark McLeavy (Dublin Skip); 4, D. Byrne (Orwell); 5, A. Engemann (St. Tiernans); 6, J. Doris (Sorrento CC) Juniors: 1, T. Cassidy (Usher IRC); 2, C. Murphy (McKenna Fireplaces) 3, T. Ahern (Bray Wheelers) Veterans: 1, T. Lavery (Garda Motorway); 2, B. McCormack (Ravens CC); 3, S. Kennedy (Navan Avonmore) Ladies: M. Crinnion (Usher IRC) See pictures <Senior race here> <Junior race here> McCann 3rd in Tour of the Cotswalds: England July 30 Results - 1 Mark Lovatt (Provision) 119 miles in 4hrs 52 mins 13 secs; 2, M. Stephens (Linda McCartney) at 2 secs; 3, D. MCCANN (IRELAND) at 1 min 21 secs; 4, S. Guyin (Flanders) at 1 min 34 secs; 5, J. Tanner (Provision) at 1 min 39 secs; 6, C. Selinn (Belgium) at 1 min 45 secs Also - 8 Thomas Evans (Ireland), 14 Eugene Moriarty (Ireland) WESTERN
FEDERATION TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Senior A : 1, Mark Scanlon (Etupes/Sligo
CC); 2, D. Nugent (Thermo King); 3, D. Foley (Sligo CC) Senior B: 1, G.
Winterlich (Realt CC); 2, Michael O’Sullivan (Thermo King); 3, Darragh
O’Neill (Realt CC) Junior: David Brennan (Castlebar CC); Veteran: Alex Carey
(Eire Og); U12: Daniel Brady (Byte Life CC); U14: Derek Burke (Byte Life CC);
U16 Martin Carroll (Byte Life CC); YOUTH TOUR & MILLENIUM CYCLE: (Shane Stokes) A strong field has been announced for the next weekend’s Westwood Homes youth tour, which is billed by its organizers as the richest underage race in Ireland or the UK. According to race director Michael Concannon, 140 competitors will take part in the three day race, which comprises three road stages and one time trial. Teams from England, the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland will travel for the event while the home challenge is led by an Ireland team. There are categories for under 12, under 14 and under 16 age groups and further details can be obtained from Michael Concannon at 064 44396 or at 087 2802071. Also taking place next weekend is the leisure Millenium Cycle in Portlaoise, with a choice of routes over 200, 100 and 15 kilometres. Contact Frances Brophy at 0502 21178 for information. IRISH TEAM FOR JUNIOR TOUR: (July 27) Junior manager Mark Kiely has selected the Irish team for the Junior tour on the 8th-13th of August. The team are Michael Dennehy from Kanturk CC, Philip Duignan from Four Masters CC, Tim Cassidy from the Irish road club, Colin Armstrong from Orchard wheelers. IRISH
TEAM FOR TOUR OF COTSWALDS: (Shane Stokes July
27) A strong Irish team has been assembled for this Sunday's world-ranked Tour
of the Cotswalds in England. National champion David McCann, who will contest
the Olympic road race in September, lines out alongside Tommy Evans, Paddy
Moriarty and Eugene Moriarty. The quintet is completed by the silver
medalist in the national championships, FBD Milk Ras stage winner Brian
Kenneally, who makes a long-overdue return to the Irish team. LEIINSTER 10 MILE TT, NAAS: Senior 1 1 P Cassidy Navan Avonmore, 2 D Peelo Sorrento CC, 3 S Prendergast Usher IRC, Senior 2 1 A Hammond Bell Orwell, 2 A Engermann St Tiernans, 3 D Cummins Sorrento, Juniors 1 N Maloney Ravens CC, 2 P Duffy Cuchulainn CC, 3 R Reidy Kildare, Veterans 1 S Bracken Usher IRC, 2 M Usher Usher IRC, Ladies 1 M Reilly Bohermeen CC. MOTORWAY LEAGUE EVENT 2: Batterstown (July 25) Results - 1 Peter Dunne (Usher IRC); 2 B. Lennon (St. Tiernans); 3 S. Bracken, (Usher IRC); 4 R. Looby (Cahills Naas); 5 A. Hedderman (Cidona Carrick); 6 John Dorris (Sorrento) Senior B: 1 John Dorris (Sorrento); 2 K. Brannigan (Finglas Ravens), Veterans: 1 Sean Bracken (Usher IRC); 2, S. Kennedy (Navan Avonmore), Junior: 1 Ollie Gray (Cycleways); 2, R. Reidy (Kildare Newbridge). Tour de
France July 1st-23rd: <Official
Tour Site> Healion
takes Newbridge Credit Union GP: (Shane Stokes July 23) Dubliner Paul
Healion provided further proof of his current good form, in advance of next
month's European Under 23 championships, when he won yesterday's Newbridge
Credit Union GP. Healion was part of a five man Usher IRC group who hauled in
lone leader Stephen O'Sullivan early in the race, and was the only rider who
answered O'Sullivan's surge at the top of the climb on the fifth lap. Despite
strong sidewinds buffeting them on the Curragh, the two riders opened up a lead
over a chasing group. At the finish of the 60 mile race, current national
criterium champion Healion jumped clear within sight of the line to eke out a
ten second winning margin over O'Sullivan, with Colm Bracken leading home a trio
of riders to take third. Brian Lennon, who won Saturday night's Balivor GP,
finished a tired fifth after a broken gear cable meant he was stuck in the 12
sprocket for most of the race. Newbridge Credit Union GP: (July 23) Senior A: 1, Paul Healion (Usher IRC) 60 miles in 2hrs 25 mins; 2, S. O'Sullivan (Clarkes Nissan) @ 10 sec; 3, C. Bracken (Usher IRC) @ 35 sec; 4, K. Gallagher (Orchard Wheelers); 5, B. Lennon (St. Tiernan's) both same time; 6, A. Crowley (unattached) at 1 minute Senior B: 1, Jonathan Malone (Newbridge Cutlery) 50 miles in 2 hrs 3 mins; 2, S. Coughlan (unattached); 3, S. Bracken (Usher IRC); 4, T. Hogan (Dungarvan); 5, J. Morley (Staggs Lucan) all same time; 6, E. de Bulbh (Cahills Naas) at 10 secs. Junior: 1, Paul Duffy (Cuchulainn CC); 2, R. Sugrue (Bray) Ladies: 1, Marie Reilly (Bohermeen); 2, M. Crinnion (Usher IRC) Veterans: 1, Noel Gallagher (Orchard Wheelers); 2, T. Ferris (Dublin Wheelers) Caherconlish road race, Limerick: 1, Adrian Hedderman (Cidona Carrick) 60 miles in 2 hrs 18 mins 18 secs; 2, B. Kenneally (Cidona Carrick) at 5 secs; 3, M. O'Loughlin (Cidona Carrick) at 1 min 3 secs; 4, T. Barry (Triton); 5, D. Nugent (ThermoKing); 6, P. Griffin (Dan Morrissey) Junior: 1, D. O'Connor (Duhallow Safari); 2, C. Cashin (Premier CC); 3, P. Ahern (Duhallow Safari); 4, S. Ormonde (Carrick Cidona) 1st Senior B: John Horgan (unattached); 1st Veteran: Paddy Power (Cidona Carrick); Under 12: C. Enright (Kanturk Credit Union); Under 14: A. O'Shea (Killorglin CC); Under 16: P. O'Brien (Kanturk Credit Union) Ras Dhun
Na nGal: Stage 1: 1, Liam Nelson (Ballymena); 2, N. Forde (Connacht);
3, S. Hanna (Banbridge); 4, T. Cassidy (Irish Junior); 5, P. Haggerty (Toyota
ND); 6, P. Sweeney (Cavan CC) Ballivor GP: (July 22) Brian Lennon of the St. Tiernans club won Saturday's Ballivor GP race. Lennon jumped clear with 400 metres remaining and capitalized on the hesitation of his fellow breakaway companions to cross the line first. The victory marks the third win this season for the Dundrum cyclist. Results - 1, Brian Lennon (St. Tiernans); 2, R. Looby (Cahils Naas); 3, S. Bracken (Usher IRC); 4, T. McManus (Finglas Ravens); 5, S. O'Sullivan (Clarkes Nissan); 6, G. McQuaid (Emerald) Senior B. 1, Stephen Looby (Cahills Naas); 2, H. Nowack (Navan Avonmore) Veteran: 1, Bernie McCormack (Finglas Ravens); 2, K. Gallagher (Garda Motorway); First lady: Marie Reilly (Bohermeen) BCR PRESS CUP: Navan: (July 20) 1 Stephen O'Sullivan Clarkes Nissan, 2 Brian Lennon St Tiernan's, 3 Phil Cassidy Avonmore Navan, 4 Colm Bracken Usher IRC, 5 Adrian Hedderman Carrick Cidona, 6 Aidan Crowley unattached. The Monie
Nolan race will be promoted by
Balbriggan CC on Tuesday evening JUNIOR TOUR ROUTE, AUGUST 8TH- 13TH: Details - Stage 1: Tuesday 8th, Howth Head prologue time trial, 2.4 miles. Stage 2: Wednesday 9th, 52-mile circuit race in Miltown, Newbridge. Stage 3: Thursday 10th, 50-mile circuit race in Balbriggan. Stage 4: Friday 11th, 48mile circuit race on Clonee-Dunboyne course. Stage 5: Saturday 12th, 68-mile mountain stage, Roundwood, Wicklow Gap, Sally Gap, Glenmacnass waterfall, Roundwood. Stage 6: Sunday 13th, 64-mile race on Dunlavin Circuit. PALMERSTOWN GRAND PRIX: (Phoenix Park July 18) Results: 1 Colm Bracken Usher IRC, 2 Aidan Crowley Unatt, 3 John Doras Sorrento, 4 JP Hillard Dublin Skip, 5 Keith Brannon Bray Whlrs, 6 Shane Connaughton Cycleways, Jun Tim Cassidy Usher IRC, Vet Tosh Lavery Garda M'world, Lady Lorraine Manning Usher IRC. O'LOUGHLIN'S GOOD FORM CONTINUES: (July 16) Having finished 4th in the recent Irish road race championships, Italian-based David O'Loughlin's run of good results continued in a major Italian race. The 22-year-old, who is racing this season with the Zalf Fior team, finished an excellent 9th in the U-23 World Cup race at Bassano Montegrappa, which ended with a 25km climb. O'Loughlin's performance is a major confidence boost for the Mayo cyclist, who has high hopes for the forthcoming European C'ships in Poland on August 3. He will dispute both the road race and the time trial with the Irish team. David McQuaid rode the Alberto Tronca Memorial (150km) last Sunday. He was part of a select break from the start but crashed heavily on a descent after 60 miles after a very bad rain shower. The full extent of his injuries, while not serious is not yet known. Unfortunately his brand new Federation Trek bore the brunt of the fall. DUFF FINDS FORM IN FRANCE: (July 16) After a knee injury led to his withdrawal from the FBD Milk Ras in May, Dundrum cyclist Aidan Duff has posted signs he has regained top form. The Nantes 44 rider won a stage in the recent Tours of Dordogne and Deux Sevres, and retained the yellow jersey until the race ended two days later. He was tipped for professionalism three years ago by Stephen Roche, but dispite finishing 8th in the U-23 Paris Roubaix classic he failed to make the step up His good form this season, however, has given the 24-year-old confidence that he will be vying for a contract with a professional team later this year.
MCNENA
TAKES MAYO GRAND PRIX: Castlebar Criterium: 1 Brian Kenneally Carrick Cidona, 2 Michael McNena Sintoform Italy, 3 Paul Healion Usher IRC, 4 Stephen O'Sullivan Clarke Nissan, 5 Adrian Hedderman Carrick Cidona, 6 Simon Kelly Thermo King, 1st Jun Mark Quigley Mayo Whl, 1st lady Lorraine Manning Usher IRC, 1st Vet Tom O'Toole Mayo Whl Ulster Hill Climb Championships: 1 Philip Duignan Fourmasters, 2 Stephan Hannah Banbridge CC, 3 Chris Beatty Clarke Contracts, 4 Chris White Northern CC, 5 Larry Gallagher Fourmasters, 6 Eddie Sweeney Fourmasters, 1st Vet Martin Birney Maryland Whl. UNDERAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS, Charleville: U11 E Dennehy Kanturk CU U12 J O'Sullivan Killorglin CU U13 B Henning Newry Wheelers U14 S O'Halloran Duhallow Wheelers U15 O Concannon Killorglin CU U16 P O'Brien Kanturk CU. JUNIOR TEAM FOR RÁS DUN NA GALL: (July 11) National Junior Team manager Mark Keily has selected a National Junior team for the Donegal 3 day on the 21st-23rd of July, the team is Philip Duignan (Donegal Four Masters cc and winner of the Dunboyne 3 day) Michael Dennehy (Kanturk cc ex National champion and 2nd this year) Tim Cassady (Irish road club winner of the Meath GP) Sean Lacey (Tralee cc and 3rd in this years national champs). Des Twamley Memorial 16k 2-up T.T. Ballyboughal July 13th. 1st Philip Cassidy (Navan
Avonmore)& Shane Connaughton (Cycleways) 20min05:95sec
All Ireland Criterium Championship in Midleton Cork: (Ciaran McKenna ICF PR July 9) Paul Healion (Usher IRC) claimed his biggest win of his career when he won the All Ireland Criterium Championships in Midleton Cork. Healion who is hoping for a place in the U23 European Championships next month, held off some seasoned Internationals including Ciaran Power back from Professional duties for a rest. A group of 13 riders went clear after 3 laps and they stayed together for the first 30 laps when Healion made his break. He gained 30" sec, and with 12 laps to go Eugene Moriarty and Ciaran Power went in pursuit and pull the lead back to 15sec but it was not enough as Healion never faltered. Results: 1 Paul Healion Usher IRC 1:02'42", 2 Eugene Moriarty Listowel CC @15", 3 Ciaran Power Linda McCartney @same, 4 Colm Bracken Usher IRC @35", 5 Aidan Crowley UnAtt @same, 6 Kieran McMahon Dan Morrissey @same Motorway League Race Batterstown: (July 11) 1 Com Bracken Usher IRC, 2 Shane Connaughton Cycleways, 3 Gary McQuaid Emerald CC, 4 JP Hillard Dublin Skip, 5 Adrian Hedderman Carrick Cidona. Leinster Underage Championships in Athlone: U12: 1 Niall Rock McNally Swords, 2 Colm Enright Aqua IRC, 3 Cleo Farrell Hillcrest U14: 1 Stephen McKenna Drogheda Whl, 2 Thomas Jensen Sorrento, 3 Alan Coyle Shannonside CC U16: 1 Stephen Enright Aqua IRC, 2 Robert Fox Shannonside CC, 3 James Lattermore Aqua IRC Olympic Selection for McCann: (Ciaran McKenna ICF RR July 6) David McCann has been nominated to join Ciaran Power for the Olympic road race in Sidney in September. McCann represented Ireland in the last Olympic Games in Atlanta, made his bid for selection with a string of good performances in this years FBD Milk Ras where he won a stage, Points jersey and Mountain jersey. He then went to the Isle of Man to finish second in the International race and third in the Mountain TT. Last Sunday week McCann went on to win the All Ireland Road race Championships in Cork, which sealed his nomination. There will be disappointment for the three remaining riders that are on the Olympic panel, Morgan Fox, Eugene Moriarty and Tommy Evans. Moriarty fifth place in last years B Worlds and Ciaran Power's third got Ireland its two places in the Olympic's. All Olympic positions have now been filled they are: Mens Road Race: Ciaran Power, David McCann Womens Road Race: Deirdre Murphy Mountain Biking: Robin Seymour. IRISH CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS: Midleton Cycling Club will host the 2000 All Ireland Criteriun in Midleton, Co. Cork on Sunday July 9th at 1.00pm. The event is sponsored by Kentz Ireland Ltd. and will be run on a half mile fast circuit around the town. Entries will be limited to the first 60 riders - get your entry in soon. More details from: Liam Leahy 087 2380082, Ted Crowley 086 2552990 or club secretary Donal Buckley 021 4632132. IRISH YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS: Duhallow Wheelers/Safari's Nite Club are hosting the All-Ireland Underage Road Championships in Charleville, Co. Cork on the weekend of the 15 and 16 of July 2000 sponsored by Charleville Credit Union Any queries regarding the Championships contact: John O' Sullivan-(022) 28713, John O' Donoghue-(029) 50921, Joan O' Connor-(029) 58175, Breeda Ahern-(029) 50281. JP Hillard Wins Park Race: (July 4) In a close finish JP Hillard was awarded the win from Colm Bracken by the judges decision Ciaran Farrell was third - See Pictures Here >> - Download MPEG of Sprint Here >> Matt
Corcoran Memorial in Naas: (Ciaran McKenna ICF PR) Tommy Evans
(Clarke Nissan) was the winner of the Matt Corcoran in Naas, Evans won from a
group of 8 riders who came to the finish together. A group of 10 riders went
clear on the first lap which went down to 8 riders going into the last lap with
the bunch hovering at 1 min with Philip Cassidy doing most of the work. The
group split with Evans, Stephen O'Sullivan, Paul Healion, Dermot Finnagan
leaving Brian Kenneally, Gary McQuaid, Eugene Moriarty and Philip Finnegan.
Kenneally punctured and the four went back to the bunch. Kenneally emerged out
of the bunch 2 miles later with David McQuaid, Adrian Hedderman, and Danial
Lynch. They caught the leading four with 2 miles to go with Evans winning easily
after a lead out from O'Sullivan. Duane Delaney Mem in Ballybougal: (July 1) 1 Stephen O'Sullivan Clake Nissan, 2 Paul Healion Usher IRC, 3 Colm Bracken Usher IRC, 4 Derry McVeigh Cahills Naas, 5 Mark Kiernan Provision, 6 Peter Dunne Usher IRC, 1st Jun Tim Ahern Bray Whl, 1st Vet Terry Ferris Dublin Whl, 1st Lady Lorraine Manning Usher IRC. <See More> Mid Ulster Grand Prix: 1 Chris Green Clann Eireann, 2 Mark Sittleton Clarke Nissan, 3 Jonathan Demsey Clarke Contracts, 4 Robert Crory Clarke Contract, 5 Paul Kane Northern CC, 6 Gary Kristansen North Down CC, 1st Vet Michael Gallon Omagh Whl, 1st Jun Stephen Hanna Banbridge Whl, U16 Stephen Adare Northern CC, U14 Joe Dunlop Ballymena, U12 Michael Furphy Lurgan RC |
