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4th September 2011 Bogle Makes Commonwealth Team and Young Spartans in Sheffield

Congratulations to Allan Bogle who has been confirmed on the NI team for the Commonwealth Mountain Running championships in Wales at the end of September. The City of Derry athlete clinched selection for the five man 12K squad on the back of an impressive third place finish at Saturdays Donard race and a couple of earlier shorter distance wins. He will hope to improve significantly before the championships and will target the NI kingpin Des Woods of Mourne Runners on the testing up and down North Wales course.

Congratulations also to six young Spartans in Sheffield since Wednesday at the UK Schools Games. The competitive action began yesterday and concludes on Sunday. The athletes are Anna Barr who captains the NI girls squad, Claire Dougherty,Ciara Armstrong,Mark McGarvey, Ryan McParland and Andrew Bolster. Details of their endeavours next week and more about Mark McGarveys impending trip to the Isle of Man for the Commonwealth Youth Games.

The weekend road race action kicks off tonight Friday in Ballybofey with the Sean Mac Cumhaills 5K ,starting at 7 30pm. Its the opposite end of the island on Saturday and the National Half Marathon championships in Waterford. The local challange for honours will be much reduced from recent years given the location but the evergreen Christy McMonagle will line up in search of yet another Masters 65 success. The Spartan went well last Wednesday night at Dessies Run and will start as gold medal favourite in his age group tomorrow.
Letterkenny and Inishowen may have some athletes in action as well to boost the North West challange.