Smiles and sunshine light up Drogheda 10K
At the front of the pack, it was Sean Doran of Clonliffe Harriers AC who claimed victory in an impressive time of 32 minutes and 13 seconds, with Drogheda & District AC's Paul Smith following closely behind in 33:32, earning him both the runner-up position and the Over-40s category win.
Colin Dyas continued his strong form with a standout 34:45, while Rodney Thornton clocked a top-10 finish in 37:12.
Just outside his personal best, Paul Kierans crossed the line in 38:02, contributing alongside Colin, Rodney and Paul Smith to claim the Louth County Team Prize.
In the second wave, Jordi Romera was thrilled with his performance, finishing in 38:07. Aedan Prone pushed to the line with grit, clocking 38:11, while the returning Colm Reilly proved he's still got it with a time of 38:35.
Newcomer Shaun Conroy had perhaps the debut of the year, completing the challenging course in 40:11, while veteran Paddy Murphy claimed the Over-50s title with a solid 40:41.
But it wasn't just about times and trophies. The atmosphere was electric and joyful, with spectators soaking in the sun and applauding every effort. The course offered runners stunning views - from the climb up Rathmullen to the serene banks of the Boyne and the sweep of Mary McAleese Bridge over fields golden and green. Highlights included Nuala Reilly, running in aid of the Derek Winters family, and the inspiring duo Linda and Barney Flannery, who completed the race to raise awareness for sight loss in sport - running blind and side-by-side every step of the way.
The 2025 Drogheda 10K wasn't just a race. It was a celebration of endurance, unity, and love - on every corner, bridge and finish line cheer.
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