Ras Na Nog. 16-17 April
One of Ireland`s most popular Youth events, the Drogheda based Ras na Nog, took place over the weekend of 16-17 April, with a huge turnout of riders from across the country.
Ulster riders impressed throughout the weekend`s racing, with Donegal`s Conor Halvey (Errigal CC) running out the overall winner in the Under 16 Boys category, with his fellow Donegal rider Amanda Gallagher (Caldwell Cycles) winning the Girls Under 16 event.
In the Under 15-16 combined category, Ballymoney CC took the team honours whilst in the Under 14 age group Cathal Gallagher (Errigal CC) was Ulster`s best rider in 3rd place, with Darren Rafferty (Island Wheelers) winning the Under 13s and younger brother Darren victorious in the Under 11s.
Final Overall standings
Under 16.
1 Conor Halvey. Errigal CC
2 Aaron Doherty. Covey Whs.
3 Liam Curley. SERC
4 Adam Ward. Omagh Whs.
5 Brendan Flannagan. Ballymoney CC
6 PJ Doogan. Errigal CC
Under 15
1Mark Smith. Moynalty
2 Shay Donley. Ballymoney CC
3 Cathir Doyle. Carn Wheelers.
First Girl. Amanda Gallagher. Caldwell Cycles.
Team Ballymoney CC
Under 14
1 Tom Moriarty. O`Leary Stone
2 Mark McGarry. Dungarvan
3 Cathal Gallagher. Errigal
4 Sam Barrett. Tralee
5 Darren Foy. Covey Whs
6 Fionn Desmond. Galtee Whs.
Under 13
1 Darren Rafferty. Island Wheelers
2 Callum Keane. Leinster
3 Eoghan Cooke. Leinster
First Girl. Orla Desmond. Galtee Whs.
Team. Leinster.
Under 12
1 Adam Gilsenan. Leinster
2 Adam McGeever. AAA Donegal
3 Andrew Kelly. Leinster
Conor Gallagher. Errigal
5 Scott Roberts. XMTB
6 Shea O`Kane. Phoenix CC
Under 11
1 Adam Rafferty. Island Wheelers
2 Quillan Doherty. Leinster
3 Aiofe O`Brien Leinster Girls.
First Girl. Amelia Tyler. NDCC
Team. Leinster.
Pix by Anthony Gallagher.
